ECU Program in University Studies

05/22/2026

ECU and Halifax Community College (HCC) recently formalized a new academic partnership during the ECU–HCC Dental Hygiene Articulation Signing Day on HCC’s campus. The partnership will expand educational pathways for students pursuing careers in dental hygiene and related health sciences fields. The articulation agreement establishes a transfer opportunity for HCC students to continue their education at ECU through a University Studies degree, streamlining the pathway of skilled healthcare professionals across the region.

Pictured are Dr. Mark Moss, chair of Foundation Sciences and division director of Public Health Dentistry at the ECU dental school; Dr. Patrena Elliott, HCC president and CEO; Dr. Allison Danell, outgoing dean of ECU's Harriott College of Arts and Sciences; Dr. Amy Shannon, director of University Studies at ECU and Dr. Levy Brown, vice president of academic success at HCC.

Learn more about the new degree : https://news.ecu.edu/2026/04/10/community-college-transfer-agreement-offers-dental-hygiene-graduates-new-ecu-degree-option/

05/09/2026

We LOVE graduation! Congratulations University Studies Class of 2026!

05/08/2026

Celebrate from wherever you are! Join for live commencement coverage at 10 a.m. EDT. 🎓

Watch the university ceremony live on:
📺 Facebook: bit.ly/ECUFBlive
📺 YouTube: bit.ly/ECUYTlive

ECU Spring 2026 University Commencement

04/29/2026

Purple and gold run deep for one East Carolina University family as they come together to celebrate spring commencement.

04/29/2026

Celebrate and watch commencement live from wherever you are! 🎉

Watch the ceremony Friday, May 8, at 10 a.m. EDT on:
📺 Facebook: https://bit.ly/4cyqrXW
📺 YouTube: https://bit.ly/4mHFKSJ

04/29/2026

🔎 Happy Find a Job Friday! 🔎

1000s of employers are hiring for students and graduates in Handshake, our #1 job and internship searching platform. Interested in one of these positions or looking for another opportunity? Check out Handshake today! Click the link below:

https://ecu.joinhandshake.com/

04/14/2026

East Carolina University’s Bachelor of Science in University Studies is pleased to offer a dedicated transfer pathway for dental hygiene graduates. This partnership with North Carolina community colleges creates a streamlined path for continued education and workforce advancement.
https://news.ecu.edu/2026/04/10/community-college-transfer-agreement-offers-dental-hygiene-graduates-new-ecu-degree-option/

East Carolina University ECU Thomas Harriot College of Arts & Sciences

A transfer agreement allows graduates of dental hygiene associate degree programs from community colleges to pursue a Bachelor of Science in University Studies.

04/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined our University Studies Career Services Insights Power Hour! Big thanks to Career Counselor Mrs. Rachel Person for sharing her expertise. Stay tuned for our next Virtual Connection event.

04/08/2026

Join us today for our Career Power Hour!

Whether you are exploring your next step, supporting a student, or looking to better understand available resources, this session is designed for you.

April 8
6–7:00 p.m.

Presented by Rachel Person, Career Counselor
Open to students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community supporters.

Join here:
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/28047822157141?p=mzfCJCqHYiKQgMKSDc

ECU Career Services ECU Thomas Harriot College of Arts & Sciences

04/07/2026

✨ TWO WEEKS AWAY ✨

Are you scrambling trying to find a job for this summer? Look no further! We are hosting our LAST job fair of the school year in TWO WEEKS on April 16th from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm in the Main Campus Student Center on the 2nd floor in the ballrooms! We will have 50+ employers in attendance looking to recruit ECU students for summer positions!

Don’t miss out!