Future focused. Innovation driven.

East Carolina University remains steadfast in our commitment to be a national model for student success, regional transformation and public service. Through education, research, health care, community engagement, cultural enrichment and more, ECU enhances the quality of life for our students, our state and our world.
Future focused. Innovation driven. is ECU’s strategic plan for 2023-2028. A refresh of the university’s 2017-2022 strategic plan, it highlights the intersection of ECU’s mission, vision and values as we set priorities for advancing the university during the next five years.