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History of East Carolina University

Established in 1907 as East Carolina Teachers Training School, East Carolina University (ECU) has grown from a regional teacher training school to the fourth largest institution in the University of North Carolina System. Now recognized as a leader in teaching and research, ECU continues to work diligently to fulfill its mission to be a national model for student success, public service and regional transformation. Click the link below to access Joyner Library’s Heritage Hall where you can learn more about ECU’s colorful history.

ECU Chronicles: Our History >


ECU’s Organizational Structure

Like any large organization, East Carolina University is divided into eight functional divisions that each accomplish a vital task that supports ECU in its mission to be a national model for student success, public service, and regional transformation. Click the link below to learn more about how our university is structure as well as more about our leadership at ECU.

ECU’s Organizational Structure & Leadership Info >


About Greenville, NC

Since its founding in 1771, Greenville, North Carolina has grown into a health, educational, and entertainment hub in eastern North Carolina. Click the links below to discover more about the city that some call the “Capital of Eastern North Carolina.”


Athletics

ECU has a rich Athletics history and now competes in the American Athletic Conference. We have 8 men’s and 10 women’s teams that compete at the NCAA Division 1 level. ECU Athletics offers discounted season tickets for football, men’s basketball and baseball to all ECU employees, along with opportunities for discounted single game tickets throughout the year.

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