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Meet ECU’s Class of 2026
The ECU Class of 2026 is ready to advance by doing and answer the call to serve others.
A man in a suit with a gold tie sits on a brick wall outdoors, smiling as he talks with two college-aged students. The students—a young man in a blue T-shirt and shorts and a young woman in a purple T-shirt—sit on either side of him, engaged in the conversation. Behind them, bright pink flowers and greenery create a vibrant campus setting, suggesting a relaxed, friendly moment of connection or mentorship.
Chancellor’s Scholars Initiative
Chancellor Philip Rogers announces next steps to reach a goal of 300 endowed recruitment scholarships.
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Unified soccer kicks off
Student leaders turned an idea into reality, establishing Unified soccer as the first sport for ECU Special Olympics Club.
A group of East Carolina University award recipients pose indoors, holding framed certificates while standing and sitting around a purple couch, smiling during a recognition event.
Servant Leaders
More than 130 faculty, staff and students who embody ECU’s motto, Servire, were honored during the University Awards for Service ceremony.
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ECU Family Ties
Purple and gold run deep for one ECU family celebrating spring commencement.
Pirate Profiles
Smiling ECU medical student Maya Parker stands outdoors near a fountain and trees, wearing a white coat with a stethoscope around her neck. The coat features the East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine logo. A “Pirate Profiles” graphic appears to the right, highlighting her story as a future surgeon.
Student: Maya Parker
Smiling woman with short gray-blonde hair sits with arms crossed at a table in a bright, modern indoor space, looking at the camera. She wears a textured brown top. On the left side of the image, a purple and gold graphic reads “Pirate™ Profiles” with a stylized ECU flag and sunburst design.
Faculty: Suzanne Lea
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