Tenth Pirate Nation Gives raises historic $12 million Donors gave more than $12.2 million, making ECU’s annual day of giving the most successful Pirate Nation Gives of the decade.

One week ago, Pirate Nation came together to make history.

More than 2,800 donors helped the 10th Annual Pirate Nation Gives raise a record-breaking $12.2 million, the biggest day of giving yet for ECU.

Thank you, Pirate Nation. 💜💛 #PirateNationGives #ECU https://bit.ly/4cHWINV

Thank you, Pirate Nation! 💜🏴‍☠️
Our 10th Annual Pirate Nation Gives 2026 raised $12.2M+ from 2,800+ donors. Your generosity strengthens scholarships, fuels innovation & builds lasting impact for ECU students. give.ecu.edu/png #PirateNationGives

Thank you, Pirate Nation! 💜🏴‍☠️
Yesterday’s 10th Annual Pirate Nation Gives helped ECU build on a decade of impact. Totals + highlights are coming later today and/or tomorrow, keep an eye out.
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Before the day ends, help keep the work moving! ⏰ Today's #PirateNationGives goes to support medical education. Listen to Alessio. ➡️ give.ecu.edu/png_Brody

Consider making a gift this #PirateNationGives for medical education — the building, the product (students), the mission (raising health outcomes). Doctor's orders. Go to Give.ECU.edu/png_Brody

We #ARRRGH supporting students, research and programs this #PirateNationGives here at Brody and across #ECU.

Give today ➡️ give.ecu.edu/png_Brody

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It's time ⏰

What area do you want to support during ECU's 10th annual #PirateNationGives? Any amount provides the building blocks for student success❗

Check out Harriot College challenges and help increase the funds ➡️ https://bit.ly/4tkpeLr

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Connection is built here. 🤝

Support Harriot College and the experiences that bring #Pirates together across #ECU during #PirateNationGives. 🏴‍☠️

Be part of the connection ➡️ https://bit.ly/4tkpeLr

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You can help lay the first brick of #PirateNationGives. 🧱

At midnight, the first donor will secure an extra $3,000 in bonus money for the fund their gift supports. The donor with the second gift after midnight will earn $1,000 for the fund their gift supports.

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Pirate Nation Gives is almost here. 💜💛

Jennifer Watson is helping build the excitement for Wednesday’s 10th annual day of giving. Watch her message, then read the story for more ways Pirates can get involved across ECU ➡️ https://bit.ly/4cnvWua
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Tomorrow is #PirateNationGives, and today's students are tomorrow’s physicians. 🩺

Last year, more than 2,300 alumni, friends and students took the opportunity to support ECU. More than 600 were first-time donors.


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Two days until #PirateNationGives. 💜💛

For 10 years, Pirate Nation has opened doors for students and strengthened ECU.

On March 4, we build on that decade of impact.

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#PirateNationGives is almost here! ⏰

On March 4, you can help build on a decade of impact by donating to Harriot College, our Voyages of Discovery Series, or one of our departments or programs. 💜

Where will you give? Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4tkpeLr

ECU reimagines Shakespeare with jazz-filled ‘Twelfth Night’ ECU’s School of Theatre and Dance brings a jazz-infused musical adaptation of Twelfth Night to the stage this spring.

🏴‍☠️ Pirate Nation Gives Spotlight: School of Theatre and Dance 💜💛

Theatre & Dance alumni/students/faculty/staff, mark March 4. 📅 Make a plan to give back on #PirateNationGives. Any amount helps.

👀 Impact of Giving: https://bit.ly/46WPkua
🔗 Ways to Give: https://bit.ly/3MpUfwN

Pirate roots → Scream 7. 👻🎬

Kevin Williamson ’87 started at ECU.

March 4, help the next big story begin. 💜💛
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Hospitality Leadership students prepare Thanksgiving feast Students in the ECU School of Hospitality Leadership prepare a Thanksgiving feast for university faculty and staff.

🏴‍☠️ Pirate Nation Gives Spotlight: School of Hospitality Leadership 💜💛

SHL alumni/students/faculty/staff, mark March 4. 📅 Make a plan to give back on #PirateNationGives. Any amount helps.

👀 Impact of Giving: https://bit.ly/3Mbvsfr
🔗 Ways to Give: https://bit.ly/4aSjr7w

Aman Challenge showcases ECU student entrepreneurs The Aman Pirate Challenge’s first round showcased entrepreneurial ideas from 47 majors.

🏴‍☠️ Pirate Nation Gives Spotlight: Miller School of Entrepreneurship 💜💛

Miller School alumni/students/faculty/staff, mark March 4. 📅 Make a plan to give back on #PirateNationGives. Any amount helps future innovators.

👀 Impact of Giving: https://bit.ly/3P4THxa
🔗 Ways to Give: https://bit.ly/4aSjr7w

#PirateNationGives, 10th annual event, donate to support our students.

Kendra Alexander has a message for Pirate Nation. 💜💛

If you’ve been thinking about getting involved in #PirateNationGives, this is worth a listen.

Your participation matters. 🏴‍☠️
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ECU medical school, foundation celebrate scholarships Medical school scholarships stewarded by ECU Health Foundation top $1 million.

🏴‍☠️ Pirate Nation Gives Spotlight: Brody School of Medicine 💜💛
Brody alumni/students/faculty/staff, mark March 4 in your reminders. 📅 Make a plan to give on #PirateNationGives. Any amount helps.

👀 Impact of Giving: https://bit.ly/4b4KTzW
🔗 Ways to Give: https://bit.ly/4auO18a

ECU's 10th #PirateNationGives is in one week! And we're thinking about our Center for Medical Education, and how resources and tech to outfit it will be fundraised. Alumni, parents, future patients of these future docs, we could use your support. ➡️ give.ecu.edu/png 🏴‍☠️

10 ways to get involved with #PirateNationGives on March 4 🏴‍☠️🟨
The most fun one is the Search for PeeDee’s Mateys 👀
Follow @ecuadvancement on IG → watch Stories for clues → find a Matey + photo → follow the directions.
10 hidden PeeDees = 10 chances to win money for an ECU area you care about. 💜💛

Love, loss and becoming a Pirate nurse Nursing student Olivia Giambalvo turns heartbreak into healing, using personal tragedy to provide thoughtful, human-centered care.

🏴‍☠️ Pirate Nation Gives Spotlight: College of Nursing 💜💛
CON alumni/students/faculty/staff, mark a circle around March 4. 📅 Make a plan to give on #PirateNationGives. Any amount helps.

👀 Impact of Giving: https://bit.ly/48mDLOK
🔗 Ways to Give: https://bit.ly/3ViU3jV

ECU students level up video game development skills ECU students gain programming, animation, art skills through its computer game development certificate and student organization.

🏴‍☠️ Pirate Nation Gives Spotlight: College of Engineering and Technology 💜💛
CET alumni/students/faculty/staff, mark March 4. 📅 Make a plan to give back on #PirateNationGives. Any amount helps.

👀 Impact of Giving: https://bit.ly/3YAIfv1
🔗 Ways to Give: https://bit.ly/46YV0Uv

Animal-assisted therapy boosts healing and student confidence Therapy animals bring comfort, connection and confidence to future counselors at ECU.

🏴‍☠️ Pirate Nation Gives Spotlight: College of Allied Health Sciences 💜💛
Allied Health Sciences alumni/students/faculty/staff, mark March 4. 📅 Make a plan to give back on #PirateNationGives. Any amount helps.

👀 Impact of Giving: https://bit.ly/3Yh31iV
🔗 Ways to Give: https://bit.ly/3MGvixb

A barber turns dreams into degrees Barber and former high school dropout Johhny McCarter III is motivated by mentors and the phrase: delayed, but not denied.

🏴‍☠️ Pirate Nation Gives Spotlight: School of Social Work 💜💛
SoSW alumni/students/faculty/staff, mark March 4. 📅 Any amount helps on #PirateNationGives.

👀 Impact of Giving: bit.ly/4qyjBqI

🔗 Ways to Give: bit.ly/4qE3DLf

For 10 years, #PirateNationGives has helped #Pirates reach their goals and built #ECU’s future. When you give on March 4, you lay the groundwork for the next generation. 🏴‍☠️

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ECU communication alumni find success in law careers ECU School of Communication alumni have found success in legal careers and share their education reflections.

🏴‍☠️ Pirate Nation Gives Spotlight: School of Communication 💜💛
Alumni/students/faculty/staff, mark down March 4. 📅 Make a plan to give back on #PirateNationGives. Any amount helps.

👀 Impact of Giving: https://bit.ly/46irWai
🔗 Ways to Give: https://bit.ly/3MpUfwN

🏴‍☠️ Pirate Nation Gives Spotlight: Integrated Coastal Programs 💜💛
Alumni/students/faculty/staff, mark March 4. 📅 Any amount helps on #PirateNationGives.

👀 Explore ICP: https://coastal.ecu.edu/
🔗 Ways to Give: https://bit.ly/4cvlIaU