The start of the traditional school year is approaching, and hundreds of people gathered at Durham County Stadium for a school supply giveaway.
Around 9.5 million people - 1 in 5 federal student loan borrowers - are in default, meaning they are more than nine months behind on their payments.
Wake County school officials say crews are working under a tight deadline to complete millions of dollars in structural repairs at three elementary schools.
ECU is among five other medical schools being investigated by the Department of Education, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of Justice.
District officials say contingency plans are in place if work isn't finished on time.
The gift covers tuition, housing, and meals for students enrolled in the University's 30-60-90 Free Summer School Program.