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ECSU Receives $5 Million in CARES Act Funding
Robert Kelly-Goss June 3, 2020
Elizabeth City State University has been awarded more than $5 million in CARES Act funds for student financial aid relief and institutional support. The CARES Act funds have been issued to universities across the country while campuses navigate challenges that...

ECSU’s G.R. Little Library Receives $200,000 Cannon Foundation Grant
Robert Kelly-Goss May 27, 2020
As Elizabeth City State University’s G.R. Library prepares for its re-opening during the fall 2020 semester, a $200,000 grant from The Cannon Foundation will fund new furnishings for the work and lounge stations inside the facility, said Anita Walton, vice...


New ECSU Fall Academic Calendar Addresses COVID-19 Concerns
Robert Kelly-Goss May 26, 2020
Plans for Elizabeth City State University’s return to campus have been set. According to Chancellor Karrie G. Dixon, the first day of class is scheduled for Aug. 11, and precautions are being taken to address the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “I...

ECSU 2020 Day of Giving May 29
Robert Kelly-Goss May 22, 2020
It’s Day of Giving season and Elizabeth City State University is holding the fourth annual event on Friday, May 29.The theme this year is Reimagine Roebuck, putting the focus on the renovation of the university’s football field.  Donor contributions will help...


Moody’s Investment Services Gives ECSU ‘Stable’ Rating
Robert Kelly-Goss May 19, 2020
Moody’s Investment Services has issued a new credit rating for Elizabeth City State University, declaring it once again “stable,” with a Baa2 rating, according to the organization’s latest report. “The affirmation of the Baa2 rating incorporates the sizeable appropriations Elizabeth...

ECSU Chancellor Karrie G. Dixon Named to National Women in Aviation Advisory Board
Robert Kelly-Goss May 15, 2020
Elizabeth City State University Chancellor, Dr. Karrie G. Dixon, has been named to the newly-formed national Women in Aviation Advisory (WIAAB) board by U.S. Dept. of Transportation Secretary, Elaine L. Chao. The 30-member board will be chaired by former U.S....


Former WNBA and Wolfpack Player Tynesha Lewis Named ECSU Women’s Basketball Head Coach
Robert Kelly-Goss May 7, 2020
Elizabeth City State University has named former WNBA and Wolfpack player Tynesha Lewis as its next Head Women’s Basketball Coach. Athletic Director George Bright announced the hire at a virtual press conference Thursday evening held in the Thorpe Administration building.   “The pressure faced to provide an incredible head coach...

Roebuck Stadium Closes for Renovation
Robert Kelly-Goss May 5, 2020
Elizabeth City State University will close access to Roebuck Stadium for 60 days during the final phase of the renovation of the football field.   This temporary closing is for the safety and well-being of the local citizens who use...


ECSU’s Vikings Care Food Pantry Donates 400 Pounds of Food to Food Bank of the Albemarle
Robert Kelly-Goss April 24, 2020
Elizabeth City State University continues to fight hunger in the Elizabeth City community during the COVID-19 crisis. The university’s award-winning Vikings Care Food Pantry has been stocked with non-perishable food to assist students, but while the majority of students are...

ECSU History Professor Dr. Charles Reed Receives 2020 UNC Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching
Robert Kelly-Goss April 8, 2020
Elizabeth City State University history professor, Dr. Charles Reed, has been selected by The University of North Carolina Board of Governors to receive the 2020 Awards for Excellence in Teaching.  The recipients, who represent all 16 of North Carolina’s public...