East Carolina University

06/17/2026

Happy National Mascot Day to the cutest ! 🥰🏴‍☠️

06/15/2026

Creativity with a purpose. 🎨

Students from the ECU School of Art and Design recently showcased their artwork to state leaders, creating opportunities to discuss the role of art through a new rotating exhibition inside the North Carolina General Assembly.

Connection between ECU and state legislators encourages student art displays in General Assembly offices, and visits to campus to learn art with students.

06/13/2026

Leading with purpose, together. 🇺🇸

Through service and shared experiences, ROTC cadets are finding community and purpose while preparing for future readiness and service.

ECU’s ROTC programs prepare cadets for military and civilian careers through rigorous training, mentorship and teamwork.

06/11/2026

Innovation takes flight in eastern North Carolina. ✈️

Through a new partnership at the Senator Jim Perry Aviation Center for Excellence, students pursuing careers in aviation, aerospace and manufacturing are gaining hands-on experience at the new North Carolina Global TransPark in Kinston.

Hundreds gathered at the North Carolina Global TransPark to celebrate the opening of the Senator Jim Perry Aviation Center for Excellence.

06/10/2026

caught in the warp 🌀

06/10/2026

Growing the future of life sciences in eastern North Carolina. 💊

More than 110 pharmaceutical and life sciences organizations gathered at 's Spring Pharma Conference to explore emerging technologies, career pathways and the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing.

ECU’s Pharma Conference brought together industry professionals to highlight innovation and workforce development in North Carolina's pharmaceutical sector.

06/09/2026

Honoring a legacy of leadership. 🏴‍☠️

At the Nicholas H. Benson Lecture, Jack Jenkins reflected on his father, former ECU President and Chancellor Leo Jenkins, whose leadership helped shape ECU’s future and expand its impact across eastern North Carolina.

Jack Jenkins, son of former ECU chancellor Leo Jenkins, delivered this year’s Nicholas H. Benson Lecture at the Brody School of Medicine.