 Elizabeth City State University was founded in 1891. Since then the institution has developed into the region's regional university. Our goal now is to serve all of the citizens of Northeastern North Carolina and the state in general. We have impact not only on this region and on the state but we're also moving into global interaction. We believe we're one of the best kept secrets about North Carolina. Most of the people who even know where Elizabeth City State University is don't know how closely we are situated to the waterfront. At ECSU we are building on our 125 year legacy of students centered education. Student body looks a lot like society. We have a number of students who are 18, 19, 20 years old. But we also have students who are working mothers. We also have students who are middle-aged men going on through second careers. There is never a dull moment at ECSU. We have great on-campus facilities. We have great off-campus opportunities for students whether academic or extracurricular. There's always something for someone to do. The small class size at ECSU is one of the major benefits of this institution. ECSU is a college that allows one-on-one interactions with your professor. Professors help us here by not only motivating you but being available. The ECSU student-teacher relationship is really one of the prize possessions of working at this institution. As a professor we have a chance to get to know our students in a very intimate setting. I came to ECSU to shape the only four year aviation science degree program in the state of North Carolina. We're also very close to the largest postcard air station base in the United States, which is in Elizabeth City, just within two miles distance. And that really helps our students that they can study here and do internships. Medical school entry, dental school entry. We have those that have direct entry into professional business programs. We're also able to build networks with professional programs so that we can build pipelines from here to anywhere. When I graduate from ECSU, hopefully I will pursue a graduate degree in mathematics. Choosing a school like Elizabeth City State University prepares you for life way beyond graduation. A student that graduates from Elizabeth City State University regardless as to discipline is going to find that they are very well grounded technically in whatever they choose to major in. My students have opened up my mind to so many things I've never thought of before. I learn from them and they learn from me. ECSU, we're different because we're a family. The ECSU philosophy is when you come here, you can be anything you want. We live together, we love together and we appreciate one another. My professors encourage me to go beyond the boundaries of the classroom. Our students have the courage to imagine the freedom to challenge and the audacity to change their future. We have an impact on everyone's tomorrow. We train tomorrow's teachers, scientists and leaders. I am receiving a high quality education at a value that my family can afford. When you're fortunate enough to acquire knowledge, it is your responsibility to give it back. That's why I'm here at ECSU. I'm here for students. You are part of a student family, a campus community, the Viking story. I am studying aviation science. I'm studying to be an engineer. I want to be a pharmaceutical scientist. I am a biologist. Every day I discover yet another reason about why ECSU is exactly where I belong. This is my ECSU. We are all Vikings. The philosophy at Elizabeth City State University is to live is to learn. Your entire life is learning, but not just learning for yourself. It's learning so that you can make your community better. Learning so that you can pour your legacy into the world and make the world a better place. If you are in the pursuit of excellence, you'll find a welcoming place here at Elizabeth City State University.