💙 Viking Pride Through Our Students!
This week, hear from Mister Sophomore Kevin Jones as he shares what Viking Pride means to him.
Every Viking's story is unique, but our commitment to excellence, community, and tradition brings us together.
Chair Justin Waddell, Vice Chancellor Kevin Wade, and I recognized Jasmine Jackson during her final Board of Trustees meeting as our student representative. Jasmine brought the student perspective to the Board table with professionalism, insight, and a deep commitment to ECSU.
Using one of the oldest oak trees on campus, biology students are the first researchers from an HBCU to participate in the American Campus Tree Genome Project and have their work accepted into a worldwide genetic database. Read more here: ecsu.edu/news/ecsu-students-…
As a proud H.E.L.F. Kappa Cohort alum, I appreciate the opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations about the systems, partnerships, and pathways necessary to ensure our nation’s HBCUs remain strong, well-resourced, and positioned for long-term success.
Viking Pride is more than a phrase—it’s a feeling. This summer, you'll hear directly from our students as they share what Viking Pride means through their own journeys. This week, meet Jaharah Yahaya and hear what Viking Pride means to her.
What does #VikingPride mean to you? 💙
Big congratulations to ECSU cheerleader Janiah Beach on being named a 2026 McLendon/CIAA Scholar! 💙⚡️
Janiah continues to represent Elizabeth City State University with excellence, leadership, and Viking pride.
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Big things are taking flight! ✈️🏗️
Tune in to @WTKR3 tomorrow morning, May 29, for a look at the future home of ECSU’s Aviation Science program. This exciting addition will help prepare the next generation of aviation professionals. You can watch live at wtkr.com.
Two ECSU professors have each been awarded grants of $25,000 by NC Innovation that support efforts to move existing research toward real-world impact.
Click here to read more about their work: ecsu.edu/news/ecsu-researche…
ECSU and Lenoir Community College celebrated a new aviation partnership with the opening of LCC’s Senator Jim Perry Aviation Center for Excellence at the N.C. Global TransPark.
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In the same region where the Wright brothers once chased the seemingly impossible dream of flight, ECSU has emerged as a nationally recognized aviation program, now helping launch the next generation of aviation professionals.
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Through a new partnership between @ECSU and Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools, we are creating new pathways for students at Northeastern HS to explore careers in aviation. At ECSU, we are committed to ensuring local students can see themselves in these high-demand careers.
Thank you to the North Carolina General Assembly HBCU Caucus for hosting the 2026 Advocacy Day. I highlighted our ninth consecutive year of enrollment growth, the launch ASCEND 2030, the celebration of our 135-year anniversary, and the expansion of our Aviation Science program.
We are still celebrating the special moments from the 182nd Commencement Ceremony. Congratulations to our graduates, to alumnus Claudie Mackey, and professor Andre P. Stevenson. 💙
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Congratulations to the @ECSU Class of 2026! It was a privilege to celebrate your achievements, resilience, and bright futures. Thank you to @NC_Governor Josh Stein for delivering a powerful keynote address that inspired our graduates to lead with purpose and serve with impact.💙