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ECSU Launches ‘1891 Strong’ Fundraising Campaign Oct. 1
Robert Kelly-Goss September 24, 2020
During the month of October, Elizabeth City State University will be holding “1891 Strong,” an online fundraising event.  As part of the Viking Forward initiative, led by the Division of University Advancement, the fundraising campaign will take place from Oct....

U.S. News and World Report, The Washington Monthly Give ECSU Top Marks in Annual Ranking Publications
Robert Kelly-Goss September 17, 2020
Two national publications, U.S. News and World Report and the Washington Monthly, have released their 2020-2021 college rankings. Elizabeth City State University has once again made high marks in these annual reports. U.S. News and World Report ranked ECSU 7thfor...


ECSU Awarded More than $15 Million in Grants
Robert Kelly-Goss September 11, 2020
Grants awarded to Elizabeth City State University continue to grow. According to the Office of Sponsored Programs, grant funding has exceeded $15 million.  Director of Sponsored Programs, Annemarie Delgado, says that at the end of the 2020 fiscal year, ECSU...

ECSU Hosts State Launch of Suicide Prevention Red Flag Project
Robert Kelly-Goss September 10, 2020
When you drive through the main entrance of Elizabeth City State University and see a field of red flags on the grounds adjacent to the arch, know that you are entering the location of the state launch of the American...


WRVS-FM Announces Launch of New Jazz Radio Station
Robert Kelly-Goss August 31, 2020
Elizabeth City State University’s WRVS-FM 89.9announced today the launch ofJazzy 89.9, a new radio station featuring jazzmusic through its HD2 signal.  The station officially debuts on Sept. 1.   The Jazzy 89.9 moniker was previously used on WRVS-FM from 1997-2003. “Jazzy 89.9 gives us...

FAA Designates ECSU a UAS-CTI School as Aviation Program Enrollment Growth Continues
Robert Kelly-Goss August 28, 2020
Just as Elizabeth City State University is celebrating record enrollment, and another year of enrollment growth in its aviation science program, the Federal Aviation Administration announced that the university’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), or drone, degree program has been selected...


National Endowment for the Arts Grant Aids Funding for ECSU Community Connections Performance and Lecture Series
Robert Kelly-Goss August 27, 2020
Talks with The Virginia Symphony is part of the event planning for ECSU’S recently formed Community Connections Performance and Lecture Series. A $10,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts will match a $12,000 private donation by Elizabeth City...

ECSU Marks Highest Enrollment Since 2014
Robert Kelly-Goss August 25, 2020
Elizabeth City State University has experienced the highest enrollment since the fall 2014 semester when ECSU had 1,867 students. According to the fall 2020 enrollment census, released Monday, Aug. 24, total enrollment is 2,002, a 13 percent increase over fall...


ECSU to Confer Honorary Doctorate to Dr. William L. Roper, former UNC System Interim President
Robert Kelly-Goss August 24, 2020
Former UNC System Interim Pres. William Roper, right, joined ECSU Chancellor Karrie G. Dixon during a visit to campus in April 2019. ECSU will confer an honorary doctorate to Dr. Roper Aug. 26. Elizabeth City State University will confer to...

ECSU Awarded $1.8 Million Grant to Aid Student Success for Income Eligible First Generation Students
Robert Kelly-Goss August 20, 2020
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...