NCPC Grant to Digitize Campus Radio Station Recordings
This spring the University History and Records and Digital Collections departments were able to digitize 24 audio reels that are part of the Records of the School of Communication in...
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Archives Month Highlight: North Carolina’s Haunted Folklore
University History and Records is celebrating Archives Month and the Society of North Carolina Archivists’ theme “North Carolina’s 250th,” which celebrates the different peoples of North Carolina and their history. ...
New Exhibit: “Celebrating 100 Years of The East Carolinian”
We are excited to announce the opening of a new exhibit about the 100-year history of our student-run campus newspaper, currently named The East Carolinian. This exhibit was curated collaboratively...
“Go Forth”: Remembering Former ECU Chancellor Richard Eakin
On June 2nd, 2025, former East Carolina University chancellor Richard Ronald Eakin passed away at the age of 86. Eakin served as chancellor from 1987 to 2001, and his work largely...
University Archives Showcase Exhibit
With the start of a new semester, Special Collections has installed a brand-new exhibit throughout Joyner Library! This exhibit highlights the departments that curate/work with Special Collections materials, and showcases...
New Exhibit and Upcoming Talk- Neyuherú·kęʼ Wampum Belt from the Tuscarora Nation of New York
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, University Archives is curating an exhibit featuring the Neyuherú·kęʼ Wampum Belt from the Tuscarora Nation of New York and hosting a related educational...
From Folklore to Fame: Bigfoot’s Place in Pop Culture and North Carolina
Bigfoot, Sasquatch, Yeti, Skunk Ape, or whatever you refer to as the “cryptid” is a widely known and beloved creature that has become an immediately recognizable figure in pop culture....
Archives Month Highlight: Exploring Historic Library Footage
To celebrate Archives Month and the Society of North Carolina Archivists’ theme “What Puts You on the Map,” University History and Records is highlighting our footage of Joyner Library. Joyner...
The Flood of the Century: 25th Anniversary of Hurricane Floyd Impacting Eastern North Carolina
Hurricane Floyd, which struck North Carolina in September 1999, is remembered as one of the most devastating storms in the state’s history. Making landfall near Cape Fear as a Category...
New Exhibit Explores the History of Freshman Orientation at ECU
“A Pirate’s Life for Me” is a new exhibit located on the first floor in the main campus Joyner library. It was curated by Kristen Daniel and Shatiece Starks, and...