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ECSU Drone Lab Partners with Audubon North Carolina for Marsh Ecosystem Research in Currituck Sound
Robert Kelly-Goss February 21, 2020 0
Elizabeth City State University’s drone technology team is partnering with the Audubon Society to survey Pine Island in the Currituck Sound, along North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Using the university’s drones, experts and program students, surveys of the island’s flora will...

Vote for ECSU in the HBCUgrow LEAD Awards Online Now
Robert Kelly-Goss February 19, 2020 3
Elizabeth City State University is in the running to be one of the winners in four categories for the 2020 HBCUgrow LEAD Awards, but we need your votes. This year’s LEAD Award categories include marketing, website, military-friendly, innovation, and best...


Lisa McClinton Named Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance
Robert Kelly-Goss February 19, 2020 7
Lisa McClinton has been named Elizabeth City State University’s new vice chancellor for business and finance. ECSU Chancellor Karrie G. Dixon announced today that Ms. McClinton will begin her role as vice chancellor on April 1. Ms. McClinton is coming...

ECSU Named One of Nation’s Military Friendly Schools for Fifth Year
Robert Kelly-Goss February 19, 2020 0
Elizabeth City State University has once again been ranked as one of the nation’s Military Friendly Schools for small public universities, receiving a gold medal award for its service to the men and women who serve or have served in...


Internationally Acclaimed Photographer and ECSU Alumnus Joshua Rashaad McFadden Examines Black Masculinity in Latest Exhibit
Robert Kelly-Goss February 14, 2020 1
Elizabeth City State University graduate and internationally acclaimed photographer, Joshua Rashaad McFadden’s latest exhibition, “Evidence,” aims to share new ideas on black masculinity. Mr. McFadden’s work is on display at Visual Studies Workshop from Feb. 21 to June 27, and...

ECSU’s Dr. Sharon Raynor Honored with Old North State Award
Robert Kelly-Goss February 13, 2020 5
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has awarded Elizabeth City State University dean of the School of Humanities and Social Science, Dr. Sharon Raynor, The Old North State Award. The award was presented to Dr. Raynor during the African American Veteran...


Students Attend ‘Just Mercy’ Screening as Part of ECSU’s Black History Month Celebration
Robert Kelly-Goss February 12, 2020 3
ECSU students, faculty, staff and alumni attend a screening of “Just Mercy,” at Elizabeth City’s RCE Theater Tuesday, Feb. 11, as part of the university’s Black History Month celebration. As part of Elizabeth City State University’s Black History Month celebration,...

Blue Cross Blue and Shield of North Carolina Awards Elizabeth City State University $250,000 for Financial Assistance Program
Robert Kelly-Goss February 12, 2020 0
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) has awarded Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) a $250,000 grant to assist with student retention. According to ECSU provost, Dr. Farrah J. Ward, the grant funds will assist in...


ECSU Co-Organizes 2nd NC African American Veteran Lineage Day Ceremony and Documentary at NC Museum of History
Robert Kelly-Goss February 11, 2020 0
On Thursday, Feb. 13, Elizabeth City State University will participate in a statewide program to honor North Carolina’s African American veterans. The second North Carolina African American Veteran Lineage Day Ceremony and Documentary will take place starting at 8:30 a.m....

ECSU Forms Education Taskforce with Area School Districts
Robert Kelly-Goss February 10, 2020 0
Elizabeth City State University’s Department of Education has formed an education taskforce to determine how to better prepare the next generation of teachers. The first taskforce meeting will be held Thursday, Feb. 13, according to ECSU’s director of teacher education,...