Elite Research Institution
East Carolina University has officially been designated a Research 1 (R1) university. This achievement places ECU among the nation’s top-tier research universities.
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Undergraduate students at ECU have the unique opportunity to participate in research projects across disciplines. Learn more about one program, MARC, which pairs students with faculty mentors.
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ECU reaches a milestone achievement with its designation as an R1 university, marking its place among the nation’s top research institutions.
A semester in England led to a lifetime of love for ECU alumna Laurel Currie and inspiration to champion study abroad scholarships.
Nutrition students learn their craft, address Health Sciences Campus food need.
Experience the world premiere of “Wild Heart” at ECU. This musical reimagines the story of Joan of Arc with a modern soundtrack.
An ECU biology professor is helping identify biomarkers that may detect infants at risk for SIDS.
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