Mission Statement
To serve as a national model for public service and regional transformation by:

- Preparing our students to compete and succeed in the global economy and multicultural society,

- Distinguishing ourselves by the ability to train and prepare leaders,

- Creating a strong, sustainable future for eastern North Carolina through education, research, innovation, investment, and outreach,

- Saving lives, curing diseases, and positively transforming health and health care, and

- Providing cultural enrichment and powerful inspiration as we work to sustain and improve quality of life.