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ECSU To Hold Coronavirus Response Virtual Town Hall Meeting Tuesday, March 17 at 3:30 p.m.
Robert Kelly-Goss March 16, 2020 0
As Elizabeth City State University prepares for the impact of the coronavirus, the ECSU community has many questions. Chancellor Karrie G. Dixon wants to answer as many of those questions as possible and therefore has scheduled a Coronavirus Response Virtual...

Alan Woo March 17 Piano Recital Canceled
Robert Kelly-Goss March 11, 2020 0
Due to growing concerns over the coronavirus, Elizabeth City State University faculty member Alan Woo’s March 17 piano recital has been canceled. No alternative date has been announced at this time. Mr. Woo’s recital was scheduled to feature works by...


Dr. Mickey L. Burnim Honored as ECSU Chancellor Emeritus During 129th Founders Day Convocation
Robert Kelly-Goss March 6, 2020 0
Former ECSU chancellor, Dr. Mickey L. Burnim, addresses the 129th Founders Day Convocation Friday, March 6, 2020. Dr. Burnim was honored as ECSU Chancellor Emeritus later during the convocation ceremony. Little did former Elizabeth City State University chancellor, Dr. Mickey...

Steve Buckingham Kicks Off New Performance and Lecture Series
Michelle Ball March 4, 2020 0
Elizabeth City State University is launching Community Connections performance + lecture series designed to bridge the university and community.  “Our mission is to produce cultural experiences which can be enjoyed by students, faculty, and staff, as well as the community...


ECSU Student Selected for Coast Guard CSPI Scholarship Program
Michelle Ball February 28, 2020 11
Elizabeth City State University sophomore, Nomar Proctor, has been selected to join the United States Coast Guard’s College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative scholarship program.  “The Coast Guard in general, and I as the ECSU champion specifically, are thrilled to have Nomar...

ECSU Drone Lab Partners with Audubon North Carolina for Marsh Ecosystem Research in Currituck Sound
Robert Kelly-Goss February 21, 2020 1
Elizabeth City State University’s drone technology team is partnering with the Audubon Society to survey Pine Island in the Currituck Sound, along North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Using the university’s drones, experts and program students, surveys of the island’s flora will...


Lisa McClinton Named Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance
Robert Kelly-Goss February 19, 2020 8
Lisa McClinton has been named Elizabeth City State University’s new vice chancellor for business and finance. ECSU Chancellor Karrie G. Dixon announced today that Ms. McClinton will begin her role as vice chancellor on April 1. Ms. McClinton is coming...

ECSU Named One of Nation’s Military Friendly Schools for Fifth Year
Robert Kelly-Goss February 19, 2020 0
Elizabeth City State University has once again been ranked as one of the nation’s Military Friendly Schools for small public universities, receiving a gold medal award for its service to the men and women who serve or have served in...


ECSU’s Dr. Sharon Raynor Honored with Old North State Award
Robert Kelly-Goss February 13, 2020 6
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has awarded Elizabeth City State University dean of the School of Humanities and Social Science, Dr. Sharon Raynor, The Old North State Award. The award was presented to Dr. Raynor during the African American Veteran...

Blue Cross Blue and Shield of North Carolina Awards Elizabeth City State University $250,000 for Financial Assistance Program
Robert Kelly-Goss February 12, 2020 0
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) has awarded Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) a $250,000 grant to assist with student retention. According to ECSU provost, Dr. Farrah J. Ward, the grant funds will assist in...