Tonya Thompson’s job in the U.S. Army was aircraft refueling. Sometimes, she’d get to fly with the pilots in their aircraft. “I think that stemmed my love of flying,” she said. “I would often be over the pilot’s shoulder asking...
When Jazmyne Smith walks across the stage for her graduation May 6, she’s pretty sure her mother will cry. This might be because her mom will witness her daughter graduate from Elizabeth City State University (ECSU), also her alma mater,...
William Bailey had three requirements on his list for selecting the ideal college: it was in North Carolina, as he had a goal of graduating debt free; a small school where he could get to know both the professors and...
Telisha Hicks started her journey at Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) in August 2002. The Elizabeth City, N.C., native had just graduated from high school and was the mother of one toddler, Makiah, and a newborn. “I was young and...
Derek Felton Jr. grew up in Elizabeth City, N.C., and knew his journey would take him to Elizabeth City State University (ECSU). It could have been because he was following a strong family legacy that led through the institution or...
Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) will honor the 2022 CIAA Championship-winning volleyball team and 2023 CIAA Championship-winning women’s basketball team in a community celebration on Thursday, March 2, 2023, beginning at 6 p.m., in the Robert L. Vaughan Center on the...
Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) will host PSA Airlines on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at 11 a.m. The visit will also include a gift presentation to the university. ECSU is building a relationship with PSA Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines that...
Join Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) and artist-in-residence Patrick “9th Wonder” Douthit on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at 7 p.m., for a Black History Month edition of the Community Connections Performance and Lecture Series. The event, titled “Beats, Rhymes and VOICE: A Hip-Hop Experience,” will take place...
Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) is the newest university selected as a partner for Delta Air Lines’ Propel Program’s Collegiate Pilot Career Path, a new initiative for college aviation students. The partnership announcement was made during a formal launch held on ECSU’s...
Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) student Aleathia Hudson, a junior, Aviation Science major, will attend the State of the Union Address to be delivered by U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, in Washington, D.C. She will witness...
