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.
Spring 2025 Commencement
Pirate Nation is preparing to welcome graduates, families and friends to Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium for the Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremony on May 9.
Life on Campus
Learn about life on campus and virtually tour residence halls, explore campus neighborhoods and learn about Living Learning Communities.
Academics at ECU
Find yourself immersed in a vibrant and academically rigorous community built around twelve colleges and schools, including eight that offer undergraduate degree programs.
The Princeton Review: 2024 Best 389 Colleges
in producing medical grads who practice in N.C.
Graduate programs, U.S. News & World Report
For commitment to economic engagement
In the news
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A campuswide celebration of ECU’s R1 status featured a panel discussion, student research posters, jazz and more.
Physical therapy doctoral student investigates how carbon-fiber running shoes impact foot mechanics.
Geoff Anthony’s journey blends his Marine Corps legacy with a passion for maritime studies and service recovery.
Charlotte Pete battled through a devastating COVID-19 related brain injury to graduate as a Pirate occupational therapist.
ECU undergrads in music therapy and exercise physiology are leading research to support local communities.
Pirate profiles
Campus Snapshot
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