ELIZABETH CITY – When it comes to meeting students where they are, not many institutions go as deep as Elizabeth City State University. Elizabeth City is within 50 miles of the massive Norfolk Naval Station. In the accompanying video, Dr. Kuldeep Rawat, Director of ECSU’s Aviation Science Program, explains how the university is working with… READ MORE
Elizabeth City State turns the corner
ELIZABETH CITY – Things are looking up at Elizabeth City State University. Over a six-year period from 2010 to 2016, the small HBCU in Northeastern North Carolina saw enrollment fall from more than 3,100 to 1,357.1 At one point in an early draft of the 2014-15 state budget, leaders in the NC Senate even proposed… READ MORE
ECSU Aviation Science: A worldwide shortage of pilots
ELIZABETH CITY – Aviation science is complex. But for Elizabeth City State University Chancellor Thomas Conway, the economics of aviation are a matter of simple supply and demand. “The aviation business worldwide is growing, and there’s a worldwide shortage of pilots. All of these things come together to make Aviation Science a very viable degree… READ MORE
Elizabeth City State: ‘An economic development necessity’
ELIZABETH CITY – Elizabeth City State University Chancellor Thomas Conway says ECSU started as an economic development necessity in Northeastern North Carolina – and it remains so today. “This was an institution founded for reasons in Northeastern North Carolina that I believe were part of an economic development necessity,” Conway says in the accompanying video…. READ MORE
NC Promise: Huge savings for students and their families
ELIZABETH CITY – The NC Promise Tuition Program – in-state tuition of just $500 a semester – will take effect next fall at three UNC System universities. And Elizabeth City State University is poised to take advantage. “Annually, we’re talking about in-state – a thousand dollars. Out-of-state students, five thousand dollars,” ECSU Chancellor Thomas Conway… READ MORE
NC Promise: $500 a semester tuition at WCU, UNCP, ECSU
CULLOWHEE – It was a bold move by the 2016 General Assembly – reducing tuition at three state universities to $500 a semester for in-state students, starting in the fall of 2018. Once room, board, books and fees are taken into account, Western Carolina University Chancellor David Belcher says, the NC Promise program should reduce… READ MORE
Taking ownership of your education at ECSU
ELIZABETH CITY – Dr. Ngozi Oriaku knows the value of good teaching. But she also knows students have the final responsibility for getting the most out of college, and she isn’t afraid to say so. “Take ownership in your education” is the first pillar in Dr. Oriaku’s five keys to success, which she shares every… READ MORE
ECSU Chancellor: Train students to create jobs, not just fill them
^ PHOTO ABOVE: Elizabeth City State University Chancellor Thomas Conway with UNC President Margaret Spellings as she visits ECSU’s aviation program. ELIZABETH CITY – Thomas Conway took over as Chancellor of Elizabeth City State University in January, following a tumultuous few years of leadership changes and enrollment challenges at the campus. Widely respected by his… READ MORE
HOUSE BONDS: $900M for Universities, $300M for Community Colleges
RALEIGH (Aug. 4, 2015) – A bond proposal unveiled Monday by state House leaders improves on a plan offered by Gov. Pat McCrory, devoting more than $900 million in bonds to University projects and $300 million to community college projects. House Speaker Tim Moore said the proposal – which would be put to voters in… READ MORE
EXPLODING SODA: ECSU science camp trains teachers and students
By Eric Johnson Courtesy UNC@Work ELIZABETH CITY – On a humid July night, with the sun setting behind the trees on the Elizabeth City State University campus, a crowd of parents and high school students gathered in front of Lane Hall. As the group looked on, a student volunteer dumped a whole pack of Mentos into… READ MORE