About
East Carolina University (ECU) is a high research and community engagement public university with more than 28,000 students. ECU’s mission is to serve the economically disadvantaged rural and coastal regions of eastern North Carolina by being a national model for student success, public service, and regional transformation. ECU is a comprehensive, Ph.D. granting institution with strong focal areas in Health, Education, and Coastal Studies. ECU serves as the managing body of GPE.
