Community Outreach at ECU
East Carolina University powers progress in eastern North Carolina. Our Pirates’ perseverance fuels this mission, as we lead by example in regional transformation, economic development, health care, education and community outreach. Learn more about how our students, faculty and alumni are positively impacting the region and beyond.
Regional Transformation Database
East Carolina University’s Regional Transformation database offers county-level data and resources, including partnerships and experiential learning opportunities, to support its mission of serving rural communities.
Economic Development
ECU’s economic development impact is felt from Dare County to Cherokee. The university makes a $2.5 billion impact across the state. ECU’s students, faculty and staff help business grow through research, internships and center support.
Economic Impact of ECU
SBTDC at ECU
Office of Licensing & Commercialization
Crisp Small Business Resource Center
ECU Career Services
Bureau of Business Research
East Carolina Research and Innovation Campus
National Security and Industry InitiativesHealth Care
ECU’s health care services advance medicine in eastern North Carolina, tackling rural health disparities through education, research and primary care.
Education
Since its inception, ECU has been a leader in education research and development. From preparing the next generation of teachers to empowering students to tackle the world’s next big problem, our Pirates are leading education outreach in North Carolina.
Partnership Teach
ECU Community School
Rural Education Institute
Center for STEM Education
ECU Online Learning
Teaching Resources Center
Continuing & Professional Education
Lifelong Learning ProgramCommunity Engagement
The work ECU leads would be useless if it didn’t benefit our eastern North Carolina communities. Our Pirates work hand in hand with community leaders to solve the problems facing rural North Carolina, building partnerships that strengthen the East.