Regional Transformation News

June 2026

RISE29 2.0 rises with Golden LEAF grant

A nearly $350,000 Golden LEAF Foundation grant will fund RISE29 2.0 — the next phase of a successful initiative that combines student learning with regional impact. Through the program, East […]

 6/19/2026

March 2026

Cunanan Center staffer helps students prepare for career success

Helping students land a job before or as soon as they graduate from ECU has become Melissa Parks’ ’00, ’02 passion. She is currently an associate director and internship coordinator […]

 3/2/2026

January 2026

OES staffer excels when and where needed

University program associate is Samantha Zomok’s official title, but it doesn’t really fit what she does. She explains it as “office management,” but that might not even be able to […]

 1/21/2026

ECU Researchers help local town with marketing plan

The oldest “Nashville” will be getting some new looks, thanks in part to a collaboration with ECU’s College of Business, Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences and the College […]

 1/6/2026

November 2025

Non-finance professionals add finance knowledge to their toolbox

Sometimes the job you have isn’t what you were trained for. In those instances, learning on the job doesn’t always help you thrive. So, for those without a financial background, […]

 11/18/2025

Crisp and G.R.I.T: Serving Overlooked Small Businesses

As you know, Pirates have grit, and now business owners and entrepreneurs in eastern North Carolina have G.R.I.T. too! The Grow, Repay, Invest, Transform (G.R.I.T.) Fund is a new nonprofit […]

 11/5/2025

October 2025

The Twilley Academy of Sales Announces Strategic Partnership with Celonis

The Twilley Academy of Sales at East Carolina University (ECU) is excited to welcome Celonis, the global leader in process mining and process intelligence as its newest strategic partner. This […]

 10/20/2025

COB announces new AI Center

The East Carolina University College of Business proudly announces the establishment of the Center for AI in Business, a new initiative dedicated to advancing workforce readiness and regional economic growth through the […]

 10/14/2025

Cunanan Center helps COB students gain real-world insights

Twenty-four East Carolina University College of Business students recently traveled to Raleigh for a two-day professional development experience hosted by the Cunanan Center for Professional Success. The trip provided opportunities […]

 10/14/2025

Supply chain summit provides industry exposure

Without logistics, everything stops. That was the key message conveyed by Travis Burt, co-founder of TransImpact, during his keynote presentation at the East Carolina University College of Business’ inaugural Supply […]

 10/14/2025