Inaugural convocation ceremony marks a turning point for exceptional students and the creation of prestigious college at East Carolina University

Beginning with the opening game against Tulsa on September 5, ECU, in conjunction with the Department of Homeland Security, will enforce a new policy for personal bags brought into Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Any bag (purses, back packs, diaper bags) carried into the stadium by fans cannot exceed a size specification of 10" x 10" x 10".

The center of Pirate sports Jimmy Creech '73 '74, who played center on ECU's first NCAA conference championship team, is the new Pirate Club president. He's still at the center of Pirate sports....read more