As a proud H.E.L.F. Kappa Cohort alum, I appreciate the opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations about the systems, partnerships, and pathways necessary to ensure our nation’s HBCUs remain strong, well-resourced, and positioned for long-term success.
Viking Pride is more than a phrase—it’s a feeling. This summer, you'll hear directly from our students as they share what Viking Pride means through their own journeys. This week, meet Jaharah Yahaya and hear what Viking Pride means to her.
What does #VikingPride mean to you? 💙
Big congratulations to ECSU cheerleader Janiah Beach on being named a 2026 McLendon/CIAA Scholar! 💙⚡️
Janiah continues to represent Elizabeth City State University with excellence, leadership, and Viking pride.
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Big things are taking flight! ✈️🏗️
Tune in to @WTKR3 tomorrow morning, May 29, for a look at the future home of ECSU’s Aviation Science program. This exciting addition will help prepare the next generation of aviation professionals. You can watch live at https://t.co/PFZXpSVald.
Two ECSU professors have each been awarded grants of $25,000 by NC Innovation that support efforts to move existing research toward real-world impact.
Click here to read more about their work: https://t.co/4xB7C5BZ8V
ECSU and Lenoir Community College celebrated a new aviation partnership with the opening of LCC’s Senator Jim Perry Aviation Center for Excellence at the N.C. Global TransPark.
Click here to read more: https://t.co/h4iQKKOq1S
In the same region where the Wright brothers once chased the seemingly impossible dream of flight, ECSU has emerged as a nationally recognized aviation program, now helping launch the next generation of aviation professionals.
Click here to read more: https://t.co/d3ROcH7SJ0
Through a new partnership between @ECSU and Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools, we are creating new pathways for students at Northeastern HS to explore careers in aviation. At ECSU, we are committed to ensuring local students can see themselves in these high-demand careers.
Thank you to the North Carolina General Assembly HBCU Caucus for hosting the 2026 Advocacy Day. I highlighted our ninth consecutive year of enrollment growth, the launch ASCEND 2030, the celebration of our 135-year anniversary, and the expansion of our Aviation Science program.
We are still celebrating the special moments from the 182nd Commencement Ceremony. Congratulations to our graduates, to alumnus Claudie Mackey, and professor Andre P. Stevenson. 💙
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Congratulations to the @ECSU Class of 2026! It was a privilege to celebrate your achievements, resilience, and bright futures. Thank you to @NC_Governor Josh Stein for delivering a powerful keynote address that inspired our graduates to lead with purpose and serve with impact.💙
🎓What an unforgettable celebration of achievement, legacy, and Viking pride at our 182nd Commencement Ceremony. A special thank you to @NC_Governor Josh Stein for delivering an inspiring keynote address and sharing words of encouragement with our newest alumni. Viking Pride!💙
My hope for the Class of 2026 is that you each will stay open to new opportunities, and, no matter which ladder you climb, you reach behind you and bring others along with you.
It was an honor to deliver the commencement address to @ECSU’s graduating class. Congratulations on all of your achievements, and I am excited to see all that you accomplish.
ECSU named seven graduating seniors as its 2026 Bearers of the Shield, recognizing the students for achieving the highest cumulative grade point averages among transfer students in the graduating class. Read more about these high performers at: https://t.co/qvFBZMQo8X.
Today, ECSU was filled with celebration, reflection, and Viking pride as we kicked off Commencement Weekend! We honored our continuum of learners from our youngest scholars to our undergraduate and graduate students. 🎓💙