GREENVILLE, N.C., Feb. 28 -- East Carolina University issued the following press release:
GREENVILLE, N.C. (01/21/2026) - East Carolina University will host a special program called ECU Excels on Friday, Jan. 23 in the Main Campus Student Center Ballrooms from 2-4 p.m. The special event will celebrate freshmen and transfer students who achieved a 3.0 GPA or higher in their first semester at ECU and recognize the faculty and staff members who helped them along the way.
ECU Excels launched pre-pandemic and returned in 2025 with nearly 750 attendees who received a lapel and ECU Excels decal.
"The energy in the room last year was really exciting," said Chris Buddo, provost and vice chancellor for the Division of Academic Affairs. "ECU is com...