“Purple logo featuring a bold ‘R1’ on the left and the words ‘Top-Tier Research University’ stacked on the right.”
ECU is recognized as a top research university
Number one in producing medical grads who practice in N.C.
in producing health care professionals in N.C.
Top twenty-five percent in graduate programs, U.S. News & World Report
Graduate programs, U.S. News & World Report
Innovation and Economic Prosperity University APLU CICEP
For commitment to economic engagement
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Pickleball serves up connections
Pickleball connects students and older adults, encouraging interaction, community building and research on the sport’s role in well-being and healthy aging.
A young smiling man is seated while two older women on either side and behind him, place hands on both of his shoulders.
A glimpse into career success
ECU’s workforce pipeline program showed one student what his “rare” major could mean to a large, local employer.
ECU’s top 10 stories of 2025
Relive the stories behind ECU’s defining moments of the year, from earning the prestigious R1 designation to unforgettable performances.
A male student with dreadlocks and a black and gray jacket sits with his head propped on his arm, resting on a table in a classroom.
Engaging Students
Students who participate in problem-based learning classrooms are more engaged, interested and acquire transferable skills.
People gather at a table inside the Main Campus Student Center where a woman hands purple-and-gold cords to another attendee during a Pirate Nation Gives event.
Pirate Nation celebrates milestone
On March 4, Pirate Nation can cap a decade of success by participating in the 10th annual fundraising event.
Pirate profiles
A smiling nontraditional student stands outdoors with arms crossed in front of a brick academic building. A graphic on the left reads “Pirate Profiles.”
Student: Johnny McCarter III
A smiling ECU faculty member stands outdoors in front of a campus building featuring the Pirate logo, with autumn trees and a blue sky behind him. A graphic on the right reads “Pirate Profiles.”
Faculty: Dr. Tony Kulas
Campus Snapshot
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ECU at a glance
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ECU is the only university in North Carolina with a dental school, medical school, and college of engineering at the same institution.