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Conversation with Actor J. Alphonse Nicholson on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
ECSU September 22, 2022
Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) is welcoming North Carolina native and television, film and stage actor J. Alphonse Nicholson to Vikingland on Sunday, September 25, 2022, at 3 p.m. for a conversation on diversity, equity and inclusion. This event is free and open...

ECSU Registers Highest Student Count in Eight Years
ECSU August 30, 2022
Enrollment Grows by More than 52 Percent Over the Last Five Consecutive Years Elizabeth City State University (ECSU)’s student population increased by 4.6% from the 2022 to 2023 academic year, recording growth in nearly every student category. The university registered its overall total enrollment...


Hip Hop Producer 9th Wonder Joins ECSU as Artist-in-Residence for Upcoming Academic Year
ECSU July 28, 2022
Artist has collaborated with Jay-Z, Mary J. Blige, Drake, Ludacris, and others Elizabeth City, N.C. – Patrick Douthit, better known as 9th Wonder, is joining Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) as Artist-in-Residence. This Grammy Award-winning producer and executive has worked...

ECSU Receiving $76k+ Grant for Campus and Community Wellness Initiative
ECSU July 11, 2022
Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) has been awarded $76,150 from Sentara Healthcare to support a year-long university initiative called WELL. Through this new program, ECSU will sponsor a series of events over 12 months for both the campus and surrounding...


ECSU Student Selected for Governor’s HBCU Internship Program
ECSU June 15, 2022
Tracy Dotse, an ECSU Senior majoring in Business Administration, was chosen to participate in the North Carolina Governor’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Internship Program this summer. A total of 36 students from nine of the state’s HBCUs were...

ECSU Students Travel the World, Gain New Experiences as They Study Abroad This Summer and Fall
ECSU June 6, 2022
Nearly a dozen Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) students will learn in locations across the globe this summer and fall in countries ranging from Costa Rica to South Korea.  They will learn different languages, soak in other cultures, acquire global...


ECSU Students Participate in Eye-opening Homelessness Exercise
ECSU May 8, 2022
“Hey, that’s a lady in that box!” “Look at this sign: Housing is a Human Right!” “That’s right; Housing is a human right .” “Yo, man, this is important.” “I’m glad you are doing this.” “Ssshh, be quiet.  Can’t you...

ECSU’s 174th Commencement Ceremony
ECSU May 7, 2022
Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) celebrated its Spring 2022 graduating class on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at the Robert L. Vaughan Center on campus.  A total of 246 students earned degrees ranging from Digital Media to Homeland Security to Sports...


Celebrate ECSU’s Viking Spirit Award Winners!
ECSU May 7, 2022
Every year, ECSU’s Viking Spirit Awards recognize student leaders, organizations, and campus faculty and staff that made significant strides to better the university. These individuals demonstrated excellence in leadership, scholarship, and service. Join us in celebrating the 2021 winners!  ...

Barnes & Noble College to Manage University Bookstore
ECSU May 6, 2022
Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) announces Barnes & Noble College (BNC) will manage its university bookstore starting June 22, 2022.  BNC will manage course materials, retail merchandise, and online bookstore services for the university and school community.  The company currently provides...