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The ECSU Bowling team heads to the CIAA Bowling Championship at the Bowlero Bowling Alley in Mechanicsville, VA, competing over the course of the next three days. Live stream available at theciaasn.com. More information can be found here... theciaa.com/tournaments/?i…

Ensuring the safety, healing, and success of our students, ECSU has received a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Education through the Project SERV initiative to support recovery efforts and strengthen campus wellness services. Read more here: ecsu.edu/news/ecsu-rece…

ECSU Tennis returns home for their second match in as many days, hosting Frostburg State TODAY at 11 am.

Today, we celebrated 135 years of Viking Pride! We honored our three founding fathers - Hugh Cale, Peter W. Moore, and John H. Bias - and shared stories of their determination, resilience, and creative genius! You can watch it on our YouTube channel at: youtube.com/ECSUVikings.

Historic moment for Viking Nation! Today, Chancellor Hargrove announced that ECSU has received a $42 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. As we celebrate 135 years of excellence, this marks a powerful step toward a brighter future for our students and community.

For those who didn’t get to celebrate with us in Baltimore and for those who want to reminisce about the fun we had, here is a little recap of CIAA 2026.

ECSU has partnered with Juniper Networks Cloud and Automation Academy to provide students with access to industry-recognized certifications and real-world experience in next-generation networking. Read more about the benefits of the partnership here: ecsu.edu/news/ecsus-ted…

@ECSU Yesterday we brushed off the old jigsaw 🧩 instructional strategy in the Management class. Was reminded of this strategy @Ecsu_CTL #kinesiology #vikingpride #ecsu

Golden Leaf scholars Krisshauna Norman, elementary education major from Washington County, and Tyzhae Williams, sport management major from Washington County, shared their Viking journeys with representatives from @NCgoldenLEAF during their campus visit.

@ECSU @UNC_System @NCCollaboratory @NAKHEorg @NCSHAPE @SHAPEAmerica The 4th week of the Spring 2026 Move Smart - Cook Smart program is today at @FoodbankerEC & we are cooking Chicken Stir Fry. #ECSU #VikingPride #nakhe #kinesiology #eathealthy

Spring is near, and that mean's ECSU Golf action heats back up. The Vikings head to Pawleys Island, SC for the Pawleys Island Beach Bash, hosted by Ohio Dominican. Live scoring info found at the link below here... scoreboard.clippd.com/tournaments/24…

🌸🏈 Spring football is back and the Vikings are ready to bring the heat! The wait is over. New energy, new plays, same Viking pride. Pull up to Roebuck Stadium and watch the squad show out as we kick off the spring season. 💪🔥 📅 April 11, 2026 ⏰ 12:00 PM 📍 Roebuck Stadium

Congratulations Dr. James R. Martin II on your installation as the 13th Chancellor of @ncatsuaggies. It is an honor to serve alongside you in the @uncsystem as we work to expand opportunity, innovation, and impact for our students and communities across North Carolina.

The Blue and Bold Tour visited Rocky Mount where future Vikings not only applied to attend, heard from students, and met with faculty and staff, they also had the opportunity to win scholarships! Go Bold. Choose Blue!

Join us on March 13 at 10 a.m. in the Mickey L. Burnim Fine Arts Center to celebrate 135 years of excellence. As the keynote speaker, I will be honoring our legacy and making an announcement that will have a significant impact on the transformative power of education at ECSU.

Chancellor S. Keith Hargrove will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Founders Day Convocation, where we will celebrate 135 years of excellence. Plan to join us as we honor our legacy and make a special announcement about our future.

Viking seniors ordered their cap and gowns, class rings and graduation announcements, and had their graduation photos taken at today’s Grad Fest.

Amber Lennon and Tameka Gibbs are proving that rural roots can make a big impact in a NACE article now live on the organization’s website, which leads up to their presentation at the 2026 NACE HBCU Summit. Read more here: ecsu.edu/news/ecsu-lenn…

Rev. Jesse Jackson said, “The only way we keep hope alive is go to the ballot and vote. Keep hope alive. Let's go vote." Today, faculty, staff and students kept hope alive as they marched to the polls to vote!

135 years of excellence! Today we honor the vision, resilience and legacy that continue to shape ECSU. From 1891 to today, Vikings have led with purpose, pride and power. Here’s to 135 years of transforming lives, uplifting communities and building a future rooted in greatness.