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The Campus Living unit includes Residence Life, Housing Operations, Dining Services, Summer Camps & Conferences, Youth Programs and ECU Transit. Places to stay and places to go on ECU’s beautiful 1,600 acre campus. Travel, Eat & Live like a Pirate!

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Visiting East Carolina University

The best way to get to know East Carolina University is to visit. We offer many opportunities for prospective students to experience campus, including: daily campus tours, information sessions, open houses, events for admitted students and other special events. Our enthusiastic students, faculty and staff look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful campus in the heart of Pirate Nation!

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Truist gift leads to Emerging Leader Experience

• Michael Rudd
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A $15,000 gift from Truist Center for Leadership Development led to the inaugural Emerging Leader Experience, a two-day deep dive focused on personal and professional development centered on leadership.

More than 20 MBA students participated in the inaugural Emerging Leader Experience, a weekend focused on approaches to leadership development.

More than 20 MBA students in the Thomas D. Arthur Graduate School of Business visited ECU’s campus May 17-19 and immersed themselves in campus life, from tailgating for a baseball game to building their professional network and tackling concepts and approaches designed to help their leadership capabilities.

“As part of the weekend, we wanted this experience to give attendees a taste, or in some instances a reminder, of what it’s like to be on our campus, including dorm life and a baseball game,” said Linda Quick, assistant dean, Arthur School. “Importantly, they had a chance to build on their leadership acumen, which they can immediately apply to their professional careers.”

That knowledge-building started with learning about ECU’s College of Business’ Leadership Seven capabilities.

Leadership Seven

Developed by COB faculty and supported by empirical and anecdotal evidence, the Leadership Seven capabilities – integrity, competence, communication, growth, empathy, vision and courage – were recently introduced in the COB’s leadership and professional development curriculum. Experience participants received a detailed overview of the capabilities with the hopes that they could incorporate them into their leadership journey.

Truist Emerging Leaders Certification

Attendees closed the weekend by completing the Truist Emerging Leaders Certification interactive program focused on self-awareness to lead others more effectively. Students learned about the beliefs driving their leadership behaviors – both positive and negative – and developed a better understanding of their strengths and weaknesses. The curriculum also highlighted the relationships between beliefs, motivation, and behaviors.

What’s next

Kate Upshaw currently works for IQVIA as a clinical nurse educator and educates patients and nurses on innovations and technologies like medical devices and medications. She participated in the weekend event, hoping to gain professional connections and boost her leadership skills.

“The weekend exceeded my expectations,” said Upshaw. “I built strong relationships with fellow MBA students, professors and staff. As a distance education student, it was a wonderful opportunity to meet people in person and engage in meaningful discussions.”

“I aim to apply what I’ve learned by embracing new challenges and seeking opportunities for further learning,” added Upshaw.

After the event, Imran Jadoon was able to “assess my leadership style, recognize my strengths and weaknesses, and identify specific areas for improvement.

“Moving forward, I plan to work on the identified areas of improvement and adapt my leadership style to fit different scenarios effectively,” said Jadoon. “I am eager to apply the knowledge and skills I gained to my professional goals.”

“The diverse group of students who participated in this year’s cohort left feeling connected to one another and, like true Pirates, they established a bond that will stay with them forever,” said Quick.

As a part of their commitment to this program, all participants will meet virtually each month for the following six months. In those online conversations, they will continue learning the Leadership Seven capabilities and how they will impact their future leadership trajectory.

In addition, students will learn the importance of partnering with a mentor as they grow their leadership skills.

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Virtual Open House

Due to Hurricane Ian’s imminent arrival, East Carolina University has decided to postpone the university’s Fall Open House until November. With the deadline to apply to ECU to be Honors College eligible quickly approaching, we are hosting a  virtual Open House session this Saturday, Oct. 1st at 10 a.m.  to share information about the Honors College and the application process. 

During this virtual session, you will receive an overview of the ECU Honors College and its scholarships, benefits and programs, as well as hear about the Honors experience from current students. You will also have the chance to ask questions.

To be Honors eligible, you must have a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.7 or minimum weighted GPA of 4.0. (We are not considering SAT/ACT test scores in our application process.)   You must also apply to ECU by Nov. 1st.

Learn more about the admissions process by   viewing our Honors timeline here.

Join the Fall Virtual Open House Zoom >

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Visit East Carolina University

We highly encourage students to visit ECU’s campus to learn more about the university. You can register for the Honors College’s upcoming  Academic Day  on Oct. 17. ECU also offers campus tours led by ECU students.

If you cannot make an Academic Day, we still encourage you to visit campus! While you are in Greenville, if you would like to visit the home of the Honors College ( Mamie Jenkins Building ) on ECU’s main campus and meet with a representative of the Honors College, please call us at 252-328-6373 or email us through our contact form  to schedule a visit.

Register for a Campus Visit >

Tour Michigan Central with virtual walk-through

The marble floors of the grand waiting room were restored, and they include worn down marble from passengers feet (Amber Ainsworth/FOX 2)

DETROIT (FOX 2) - Crowds are expected to pack Michigan Central this summer to see the result of years of restoration work. 

You don't need to wait to stroll the historical building, though. A digital experience provides a wide open tour of the building's main floor, including the grand waiting room and south concourse. 

Tour Michigan Central: 

Michigan central's transformation.

Ford Motor Co. purchased Michigan Central in 2018, when it had been empty for 30 years and was a shell of its former self. Its previous owners had made some improvements to the building, but the rest stayed largely untouched. 

The goal was to bring back the splendor MCS had when it was a bustling train station, a massive undertaking.

VIEW: Michigan Central before and after photos

Crews restoring Michigan Central were left with little to work with after scrappers and vandals ransacked the building. 

All the wiring, duct work, and plumbing had to be replaced.

Beyond the human damage, the elements took their toll over the years. After the roofline was gone, the building suffered from a constant stream of water flowing inside. Some areas experienced extensive damage, while other areas were nearly spared. Still, the mess was great, and Ford pumped 3.5 million gallons of water out of the building over about 18 months.

Crews then worked closely with the Michigan State Historic Preservation Office and National Park Service as they renovated the building in a way that resembled its glory days. 

Some original pieces of the train station were saved, while 3D printers were used to create replicas of what couldn't be salvaged. That mix of old and new is present throughout the building.

Read more about the restoration project here.

"I wanted Michigan Central to be beautifully restored but also reimagined for so much more," Bill Ford said. "This will be a place for the community to enjoy and a destination for visitors from all over. We will have restaurants, music, art, and great retail. And the innovation that will happen here, with startups and companies big and small, will help ensure Detroit preserves its title as the Motor City for generations to come." 

Inside Michigan Central: Take a photo and video tour ahead of this week's grand opening

Michigan Central in Detroit is reopening after decades of being abandoned and years of renovations by Ford. Take a look inside at the work done to the historic train depot that once saw upwards of 4,000 travelers a day.

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Michigan Central tour: A look at Ford's renovations

Take a virtual tour of Detroit's Michigan Central after six years of renovations to revitalize the blighted former train depot. Ford maintained what could be saved from the historic building and replicated what was too damaged after three decades of neglect.