Blog Archives

ECU mascot PeeDee the Pirate faces the camera with his arms stretched out as if showing off campus.
Feb 17, 2025
  • Will Lukas

Setting the Record Straight: Why Greenville is The Best College Town in North Carolina (and possibly the country!)

Hey there, Future Pirates! If you’re reading this post, it’s likely because you’re considering ECU as a possible home for the next four years of your life. It’s a big...

A group of students jumping into a swimming pool at night, making splashes
Jan 30, 2025
  • Will Lukas

Dive Into Tradition: ECU’s Polar Bear Plunge Is Back!

Get ready to dive into one of ECU’s most exciting and anticipated traditions, the 29th Annual Polar Bear Plunge, taking place on Thursday, January 30! This exhilarating event has been...

Nearly 2,000 Pirates look forward to crossing the stage at ECU’s Fall 2024 Commencement later this week
Dec 12, 2024
  • Will Lukas

Reflecting on an Incredible Fall 2024 Semester at ECU: A Journey of Achievements and Memories

70 days, 1,680 hours, 100,800 minutes, and over 6 million seconds. Each moment of the Fall 2024 semester was filled with unforgettable experiences, boundless energy, and the true spirit of...

A Pirate Navigator in a purple collared shirt holding an ‘Ask a Pirate’ sign helps direct prospective students around campus.
Nov 07, 2024
  • Will Lukas

Tips for ECU’s Fall 2024 Open House

Pirate Nation is buzzing with excitement this week as we prepare to welcome more than 2,000 future Pirates and their families to our ARRRGH campus for ECU’s Fall 2024 Open...

two alumni wave to fellow Pirates from a parade float.
Oct 18, 2024
  • Will Lukas

Set Sail for Homecoming in Pirate Nation

ARRRGH you ready for a week packed with fun, campus activities, skits, prizes and more? Homecoming Week 2024 is about to blast off, and this year's theme is ECUniverse! Homecoming...

Sep 17, 2024
  • Will Lukas

Welcome aboard, opportunities abound!

Ahoy Mateys, Captain Will here! So, my crew told me that you’re interested in attending ECU after high school, and I am thrilled to hear that! I wanted to share...

Jul 15, 2024
  • Will Lukas

Set Sail for Success: Tips for a Successful Transition to ECU

Welcome aboard, new Pirates! ARRRGH you excited?! It is almost time for you to embark on your journey in Pirate Nation and everyone here at ECU is eagerly awaiting your...

Will Lukas (Contributed Photos)
May 07, 2024
  • Will Lukas

Tips from a Transfer Pirate

Ahoy there, transfer Pirate! We ARRRGH so excited that you’re considering climbing aboard our pirate ship and sailing the seas with us to find the treasure that is your ECU...

Nov 09, 2023
  • Haven Bowers

Sailing Smoothly Through Final Exams

Ahoy, Pirates! As we hoist the flag of finals and prepare to navigate the treacherous waters of exams, it's time to muster our academic prowess and set sail toward success....

Female student decorates room
Jul 21, 2023
  • Haven Bowers

Pack like a Pirate: 5 Packing Tips for Your First Semester at ECU

Moving into a dorm room for the first time can be a challenge. Living with someone in addition to having smaller living quarters takes adjusting to, but can be a...