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History of East Carolina University

  • East Carolina University is Founded

  • First 4-year study program is created by President Robert Wright

  • Laura Leary graduates as the first African-American from ECU

    Laura Leary graduates as the first African-American from ECU
    Laura Leary, an African-American, is the first to graduate of the race from ECU. There is now a Laura Leary scholarship available to a limited amount of African-American students who meet requirements of a 3.0 GPA.
  • ECU opens its School of Dental Medicine

    ECU opens its School of Dental Medicine
    The East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine opens its doors to the university and public, offering services to communities across NC and says they will open a specialty of pediatric dentistry. ECU's Dental School Website
  • Mamie Jenkins cuts the ribbon for the ECU Honors College

    Mamie Jenkins cuts the ribbon for the ECU Honors College
    Mamie Jenkins, a teacher of English at ECU from 1909 to 1946, cuts the ribbon for renovations of ECU's Honors College building, costing about $340,000.
    ECU Mamie Jenkins cuts ribbon for renovations of Honors College
  • Rylee Attends ECU!

    Rylee will attend ECU in the fall semester of 2018!