Timeline: History of East Carolina University

Mar 8, 1907

East Carolina University is Founded

Aug 15, 1920

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

Jun 11, 1963

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.

Feb 4, 2006

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

Apr 7, 2011

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

Aug 16, 2018