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ECSU Joins 39 Other Aviation Programs in the World with AABI Accreditation
ECSU March 24, 2022
Elizabeth City State University (ECSU)’s Bachelor of Science in Aviation Science degree program has received accreditation from the prestigious Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI).  Including ECSU, a total of 40 aviation programs in the world have accreditation from AABI, which...

ECSU Receives $825,000 Research Grant to Provide STEM Career-Readiness Skills
ECSU March 4, 2022
Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) is helping students prepare for future careers in materials science and photonic engineering thanks to a five-year grant totaling $825,000 from the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) as part of the...


VOTE NOW with Viking Pride to Help ECSU Win!
Stephanie Marquis March 3, 2022
You can help ECSU win $75,000 from Home Depot’s Retool Your School (RYS) competition.  We’re up against other universities our size, so we need your vote! Voting is unlimited:  each person can vote as many times as they want every...

ECSU Board of Trustees Meeting – March 25, 2022
ECSU March 3, 2022
  AGENDA Committee on Academic Excellence and Strategic Growth 8:30 – 9:10 a.m. Committee on Operational Excellence 9:10 – 9:40 a.m. Committee on Finance, Audit and University Advancement 9:40 – 10:15 a.m. Committee on Regional Development 10:15 – 10:30 a.m....


ECSU Scholarship Gala and Founding Celebration
ECSU February 22, 2022
Join Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) on March 11-12 as the university commemorates its founding 131 years ago.  Each year, university faculty and staff, alumni, and friends gather for the Founders Day Convocation, followed by the Scholarship Gala.  These events...

ECSU Receives PNC Grant to Expand Entrepreneurship Resources
ECSU February 2, 2022
The PNC Foundation is awarding more than $2 million in total to five Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in North Carolina to establish the PNC North Carolina HBCU Initiative, an effort that aims to enrich the future of entrepreneurship...


ECSU Board of Visitors Elects New Officers
Stephanie Marquis February 2, 2022
At its January 31, 2022, meeting, the Board of Visitors unanimously approved the appointment of Bryan Spence, Wendy Pierce, and D. Cole Phelps to officer positions on the Board. This volunteer advisory organization serves as an advocate for the university...

ECSU is #1 HBCU in Nation for Helping Students from Lower-Income Households Get Ahead
ECSU February 2, 2022
Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) is the #1 historically black college and university (HBCU) in the United States for helping students from lower- and moderate-income households achieve economic success.  The university ranked #12 overall in the nation in the newly-released...


ECSU Breaks Ground on New Drone Training Pavilion
ECSU January 26, 2022
One-of-a-kind facility helps students prepare for careers in public safety, disaster response, homeland security, and more   Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) broke ground today on its new Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) – or drone – facility. The open-air outdoor...

ECSU Classes + Operations to Start at 10AM on Monday, Jan. 24
Stephanie Marquis January 23, 2022
The ECSU campus will return to normal operating hours starting at 10:00AM on Monday, January 24.  This will provide additional time for crews to finish clearing the roadways. STUDENTS:  all face-to-face and online classes will resume at 10:00AM.  You will...