Mendenhall Student Center opened in 1974 to serve a growing student body. It was named in honor of Cynthia Anne Mendenhall, ECU’s first Student Union Director. It was designed by Carter Williams of Raleigh, NC. The three-story facility included Hendrix Theatre, bowling lanes, game rooms, a crafts center, coffee house, lounges, gallery space for student artwork, and student-run radio station WZMB 91.3 FM. Since 2019, the Mendenhall Building has undergone renovations and now serves as a hub for various administrative offices. Spaces like the Hendrix Theatre continue to host events and gatherings. (Building Histories, 2025)