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Research at ECU
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.
Life on Campus
Learn about life on campus and virtually tour residence halls, explore campus neighborhoods and learn about Living Learning Communities.
The Pirate Experience
Take a look at the hundreds of student organizations, club sports, and recreation and wellness programs that make life at ECU an amazing experience.
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
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In recognition of extraordinary commitment to community engagement, innovation and economic prosperity, East Carolina University received two national awards from the Association of Public and…
Actor and literacy advocate LeVar Burton visited ECU for the 2024-25 Voyages of Discovery series on Nov. 14.
A homecoming where student success and leadership were on full display
ECU is set to entertain audiences with its captivating production of ‘Sweeney Todd’.
ECU’s support of military members and veterans ranked Best for Vets
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