Press Releases

The U.S. Department of Education announced that Elizabeth City State University has been awarded a federal TRiO Student Support Services grant of $1,849,045.00 to aid student success efforts on campus.  ECSU has received this grant since the early 1970s and...

On Saturday, Aug. 22, Elizabeth City State University will hold its 170th commencement ceremony for the Class of 2020 at the Mickey L. Burnim Fine Arts Center.  Scheduled to take place in May, the commencement ceremony was postponed due to...

Elizabeth City State University has received a grant for $35,000 from the Governor’s Crime Commission, according to University Campus Police Chief John Manley. Focused on campus safety, the grant will support the campus police.  According to Chief Manley, the current...

Elizabeth City State University has received a $400,000 grant from the U.S. Dept. of Energy to enhance STEM education with an eye on preparing minority and underrepresented students for the energy workforce.  According to the dean of the ESCU School...

Elizabeth City State University is hosting a virtual town hall meeting with College of The Albemarle, Mid-Atlantic Christian University and the City of Elizabeth City, “Returning to Elizabeth City,” Tuesday, July 21. The meeting will include important information about students...

Elizabeth City State University will receive $6 million for chiller and HVAC system replacement and repairs thanks to the efforts of the North Carolina General Assembly.  District 1 Sen. Bob Steinburg introduced Senate Bill 750 – Capital Projects Elizabeth City...

Elizabeth City State University’s five-year strategic plan, “Forging Our Future,” is finalized and launched Wednesday, July 1.  Every five years, University of North Carolina System campuses are tasked with developing a strategic plan that moves the institutions forward, addressing goals...