On October 5, 1909, the East Carolina Teachers Training School opened its doors with the mission of providing young men and women the training they needed to be able to teach in the public schools of North Carolina. Today, East Carolina University is the third largest school in the UNC system.
Nominations Now Open
Nominations for the 2025 North Carolina Awards are now open! Submit by April 15 to honor outstanding contributions in arts, literature, science & public service. Learn more