GREENVILLE, N.C., March 11 -- East Carolina University issued the following press release:
GREENVILLE, N.C. (3/9/2026) - East Carolina University's 10th annual Pirate Nation Gives raised more than $12.2 million for the institution - the most in event history.
More than 2,800 donors gave during the 24-hour fundraising effort on March 4, setting a milestone annual day of giving.
Giving was led by ECU alumni, who represented 30% of the day's donors. More than 700 donors gave for the first time. Twenty-five percent of donors were students. Faculty and staff represented 22% of the day's donors.
"Pirate Nationshowed what is possible when we all come together with purpose.The future of the university is stronger because of the tremendous suppo...