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Founded in 1907, ECU makes way – exemplifying education, advancing wellness, and embodying service and innovation. 🏴‍☠️
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Pirates are shedding light on travel transparency. ✈️

New research from #ECU shows how airline-pricing practices may be fueling litigation and could be costing travelers more than they realize.

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Airline pricing study informs ongoing litigation
An ECU study of airline pricing transparency has been cited in ongoing litigation between several major airlines and the U.S. DOT.
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December 8, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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#DYK? #ECU offers a range of scholarship opportunities for incoming, transfer and currently enrolled #Pirates. 🏴‍☠️

Scholarships recognize merit, field-of-study, leadership and more.

Find your match and apply before the Jan. 15 deadline ➡️ https://bit.ly/49Su5w7
A student stands beside a whiteboard and explains a math equation to classmates during a study session in a bright ECU academic space. She gestures with one hand while another student in the foreground listens with her head propped on her hand. Laptops, notebooks and a drink sit on the table between them.
December 4, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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Big news for #ECU25! 🎓

Former Pirate baseball player Clayton McCullough — now Miami Marlins manager and a World Series–winning coach — is returning home to deliver ECU's fall commencement keynote. ⚾️

Meet McCullough ⤵️ https://bit.ly/48PU4Di
Marlins manager to deliver ECU commencement address
Pirate baseball alum, Marlins manager and World Series winning coach Clayton McCullough to be ECU fall commencement speaker.
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December 4, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Art and music are taking center stage and you’re invited! 🎨

Experience the talent of #ECU students, faculty and staff as campus brings art, music and #Pirate spirit together ahead of the holiday season.

Learn more ⤵️ https://bit.ly/3Mz9anZ
ECU to open its doors for a season of art and music
ECU invites the community to celebrate the season with holiday art, handmade gifts and a festive choral performance.
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December 1, 2025 at 11:47 PM
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This group of #Pirates has struck gold. 🥇

After consecutive second-place finishes in prior years, the ECU robotics team claimed 1st place at the Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering national robot competition. 🤖

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ECU robotics team wins national competition
ECU's robotics team won the Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering national student robot competition.
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December 1, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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ECU students participated in the “Making Cent$ of Life After College” simulation to see how unexpected costs can derail long-term plans. 💰

Learn how they’re preparing for their financial future ⤵️ https://bit.ly/49IUzAc
Life happens: Students plan post-graduation budgets
ECU students see how everyday expenses and unexpected events can impact or upend carefully planned budgets.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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A holiday feast — served by future hospitality leaders. 🍽️

Students in the ECU School of Hospitality Leadership coordinated a Thanksgiving luncheon for faculty and staff, gaining hands-on experience in an authentic professional kitchen and dining room.

Learn more ⤵️ https://bit.ly/3Mbvsfr
Hospitality Leadership students prepare Thanksgiving feast
Students in the ECU School of Hospitality Leadership prepare a Thanksgiving feast for university faculty and staff.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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Global learning with boundless impact. 🌎

#ECU Global Affairs hosted its ninth annual International Awards ceremony in celebration of International Education Week.

Meet the students, faculty and staff recognized for their efforts in research and service ➡️ https://bit.ly/3LNITlG
Award ceremony recognizes internationalization at ECU
ECU recognized faculty, staff and students for their contributions to internationalization.
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November 21, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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Big ideas. Three minutes. ⏳

#ECU graduate students took the stage to tackle real-world challenges with research-driven solutions.

Meet the winners of the Three-Minute Thesis competition ⤵️ https://bit.ly/3JULycz
ECU graduate students present their research in competition
East Carolina University graduate students had an opportunity to explain their research in the 12th annual Three-Minute Thesis competition.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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"What, like it's hard?" 💅

The ECU School of Theatre of Dance is bringing its long-requested production of 'Legally Blonde: The Musical' to #PirateNation.

Secure tickets and step into Elle Woods’ world ⤵️ https://bit.ly/4oednuM
‘Legally Blonde: The Musical,’ an energetic production
By popular School of Theatre and Dance student demand, “Legally Blonde: The Musical” offers an energetic, memorable performance.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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In its final meeting of 2025, the #ECU Board of Trustees approved the conferral of degrees for more than 1,800 fall graduates, highlighting the university's commitment to student success.

View the recap ⤵️ https://bit.ly/47MAqb2
Trustees approve degree conferral at November meeting
The ECU Board of Trustees approved the conferral of degrees, a site for a new chancellor’s residence and tuition changes at their November meeting.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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Spaces that spark creativity. 💡

#ECU’s Teaching Resources Center has been reimagined to shape the future of education.

See the latest ⤵️ https://bit.ly/4oIDuKC
Redesigned Resource
The Teaching Resources Center was redesigned to be a brighter, more collaborative space in Joyner Library for future and current educators.
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November 11, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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Each person plays an important role in health care. 💜

#ECU health sciences students participated in the Keepers of the House event to recognize and honor the vital role housekeepers play in health care.

Learn more ⤵️ https://bit.ly/47wBTRl
Recognizing housekeepers’ role in health care
ECU students learn from housekeepers about their vital role in keeping hospitals clean and safe for patient care.
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November 11, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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#PirateNation is proud to support military-affiliated students and their families as they continue their mission of service through education, leadership and community. 💜

Explore resources available to military-affiliated students at ECU ➡️ https://bit.ly/3LGSVox
November 11, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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Student leaders from the ECU Honors College participated in community service, met Pirate alumni and explored new leadership strategies during a trip to Atlanta. 🏴‍☠️

See a recap of the trip ⤵️ https://bit.ly/47J5M0U
Honors student leaders find inspiration in Atlanta
ECU Honors College students spent fall break in Atlanta soaking up leadership lessons, service opportunities and connections with alumni.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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Homecoming Week is here, and #PirateNation is celebrating with events across campus leading up to game day. 🏴‍☠️

Find the full schedule ➡️ https://bit.ly/4hOzTJ2
November 3, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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#ECUOnline is the state's leader and a national trailblazer in #DistanceEd. 💻

With more than 100 online degree and certificate programs in business, health care, education, technology and more – #ECU's online courses offer real options for real life.

Get started ➡️ https://bit.ly/48P84Od
November 3, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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An interdisciplinary #ECUResearch initiative has secured $1.65 million to explore behavior and risk associated with gambling disorder. 🎰

Learn more ⤵️ https://bit.ly/3WthfN1
GRPI awarded $1.65 million to research gambling behavior, risk
ECU's Gambling Research Policy Initiative has received $1.65 million to support three years of research into gambling behaviors and risks.
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October 31, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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A Trey Day for the Books! 🔥

Down go a dozen. Congratulations to #ECU baseball alum Trey Yesavage on making #WorldSeries history with 12 strikeouts, the most ever by a rookie. 🏆

Shoutout to fellow #Pirate alum Jeff Hoffman for closing out Wednesday night's Toronto Blue Jays victory. ⚾️
Trey Yesavage, a former East Carolina University baseball pitcher in a white uniform with a purple hat, is pitching a baseball during a game.
October 30, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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Three faculty members in the #ECU Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences have been recognized for their exceptional teaching, research and service to ECU and beyond. 🏆

Meet the scholars ⤵️ https://bit.ly/4otEeTV
Harriot College honors faculty excellence through professorships
Three Harriot College professorships represent a breadth of knowledge and excellence in teaching and research within the arts and sciences.
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October 24, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Investing in the future of education 🍎

A recent Maynard family gift is strengthening the #ECU College of Education scholarship program, empowering more students to pursue teaching in eastern and central #NC.

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Maynard family gift strengthens College of Education scholarship program
A multi-million dollar commitment enhances the James and Connie Maynard Scholars program and increases the scholarship award to $40,000.
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October 22, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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A golden investment in the future of health care. ✨

The Golden LEAF Foundation has awarded the #ECU Brody School of Medicine a grant to equip the new Center for Medical Education with simulation labs and 360° learning technology.

Learn more about the future of health care ⤵️ https://bit.ly/4nflvuc
Center for Medical Education gains golden support
A $1 million award from the Golden LEAF Foundation will outfit the CME’s learning studio with 360-degree screens and the software to run the whitebox simulation room.
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October 22, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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The gift of music 🎶

Thanks to a legacy gift from longtime faculty member Beatrice A. Chauncey, the #ECU School of Music has nearly doubled its number of scholarships offered.

See the impact ⤵️ https://bit.ly/499x1E6
ECU music students benefit from long-time faculty member’s gift
All ECU music students — particularly at the graduate level — are benefiting from an award program endowed by a long-time faculty member.
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October 21, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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This #ECUResearcher turned a global award into local impact. 🌎

Dr. Fidy Rasambainarivo received an award for his research on how diseases spread between animals and humans — then donated half the prize to support student research at #ECU and in Madagascar.

Learn more ⤵️ https://bit.ly/3KRyHYW
Biologist’s genuine love of research to benefit others
In a selfless act of generosity, an ECU biologist is donating award money to research for students at ECU and in Madagascar.
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October 20, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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Investing in student success ✅

The ECU College of Education is celebrating a historic milestone of offering more than $1.2 million in scholarships for the 2025-26 academic year.

Learn more ⤵️ https://bit.ly/4nehyG5
College of Education celebrates $1.2 in awarded scholarships
The East Carolina University College of Education celebrated a historic milestone of awarding more than $1.2 million in scholarships.
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October 17, 2025 at 11:17 PM