East Carolina University is a public research university in Greenville, North Carolina, founded in 1907. The Pirates compete in the American Athletic Conference at the Division I level. ECU is the third-largest university in North Carolina and is known for its programs in health sciences, medicine, nursing, business, education, and the arts. The Brody School of Medicine and the College of Allied Health Sciences are among the most respected in the state. ECU serves as the primary economic driver for eastern North Carolina and is known for its strong sense of community, purple-and-gold pride, an…