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Alexis Martin is Spring 2020 Bearer of the Mace
Robert Kelly-Goss May 26, 2020
Even though a faculty member predicted it in her freshman year, Elizabeth City State University’s spring 2020 Bearer of the Mace, Alexis Martin, says she couldn’t be more surprised by the honor. The university registrar, Dr. Althea Riddick, contacted Ms....

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...


Two ECSU Spring 2020 ROTC Graduates Commissioned as U.S. Army Officers
Robert Kelly-Goss May 22, 2020
Two Elizabeth City State University students have been commissioned into the United States Army as officers. Second Lt. Adrian Pickett and Second Lt. Christian Nathaniel Ulmer took their oaths to become officers Wednesday morning, May 20. The commissioning was done...

Brenna Daniel Follows Her Aviation Dream at ECSU
Robert Kelly-Goss May 21, 2020
Brenna Daniel is an aviator. It’s been a dream for the recent Elizabeth City State University graduate and thanks to the university’s signature aviation program, a degree in aviation science and her pilot’s license, Ms. Daniel is ready to take...


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’s 11th Chief Executive, Dr. Thomas E.H. Conway, Jr. Passes
Robert Kelly-Goss May 16, 2020
Former Elizabeth City State University Chancellor, Dr. Thomas E.H. Conway, Jr. has passed. Installed as the university’s 11thchief executive officer and sixth chancellor in 2017, he took over operations in 2016 when he was appointed interim chancellor by former UNC...


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....

Study Abroad Students Receive Scholarships, Prepare for Travel in Spring and Summer 2021
Robert Kelly-Goss May 14, 2020
ECSU study abroad students attend an online meeting. From the top, left to right, they are Jaida Ellis, Krystal Lopez, Ye Oo, Erica Acheampomaa, Caya Carter, Naja Carter, Omar Richardson, and D’Kota Hinton-Louis. Although the COVID-19 crisis persists, Elizabeth City...


Celebrate the Class of 2020 with ESSENCE Virtual Commencement Event Saturday, May 16
Robert Kelly-Goss May 13, 2020
COVID-19 may have kept Elizabeth City State University’s Class of 2020 home on the day of their commencement ceremony, but a coalition of HBCU leaders and various organizations have partnered with ESSENCE Studios for a livestreamed celebration scheduled for Saturday,...

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...