East Carolina University gained national recognition as an R-1 school. The recognition is awarded to institutions that ...

ECU earned the Research 1 (R1) designation this week, placing it among the nation’s top research institutions.

UNC Charlotte officially achieved Research 1, or R1, status this week, after doubling its research spending over the last decade. The honor, which East Carolina University also earned this week, ...

The vote follows a failed attempt to pass a $360M bond in November. The bond would pay for three new schools for the ...