New members of the UNC Board of Governors toured campus Thursday and helped cut the ribbon for the new ECU Lab School. The visit highlighted unique aspects of ECU’s campus and programs, demonstrating the university’s commitment to being a national model for student success, public service and regional transformation.
Chancellor's Welcome
Chancellor Cecil P. Staton welcomed the Board of Governors members and presented an overview of the university’s schools and colleges, highlighting successes and outlining future needs and priorities.
"We want to be a national leader, a national model, in dealing with the problems of rural America.”
– Dr. Cecil P. Staton, on ECU’s Rural Prosperity Initiative
Global Partnership in Education
Through the Global Partners in Education program, ECU students interact with 46 partner institutions in 23 countries.
“This program is a bridge that allowed them to gain the skills they need, learning specialized techniques in partnership with pharmaceutical employers.”
– Dr. Jack Pender, director of pharmaceutical training and laboratory services, on ECU’s Pharmaceutical Development & Manufacturing Center of Excellence
Laboratory School Ribbon Cutting
UNC President Margaret Spellings, ECU Chancellor Cecil Staton and new members of the UNC Board of Governors attended the ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony for the ECU Lab School Thursday.
Board of Governors Reception
“This journey shows our commitment to being the best College of Business for students, faculty, staff and the state of North Carolina.”
– Dr. Stan Eakins, dean of the ECU College of Business, on the college’s Milestone 2 Award
The new board members are visiting each school in the UNC system.
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Words by Jules Norwood, Michael Rudd and Crystal Baity | Photos by Cliff Hollis | Video by Rich Klindworth