This section highlights the construction that transformed East Carolina from a teachers training school into East Carolina College, a four-year liberal arts institution. As the college expanded its academics beyond teacher education, new buildings were constructed to house emerging departments in the sciences, humanities, and professional studies. Dormitories and dining facilities were expanded to support an increasing number of residential students. Construction of student-centered spaces like the Soda Shop and recreation areas developed the vision of college life at ECC. The post-World War II era increased enrollment as veterans returned home and pursued higher education under the GI Bill. (Library Exhibits, 2025)