ECU Contributor Archives

Soumya Kamath studied the role that memory plays in listening comprehension when learning a new language. (Contributed photos)
Oct 24, 2023
  • Kristen Martin

Soumya Kamath, Biology

If not for the COVID-19 pandemic, Soumya Kamath’s college pathway could have looked a lot different. “Due to the pandemic, the majority of wet labs across East Carolina University’s campus...

History major Anna Roche’s signature honors project focused on the perception of women in ancient Egypt and Greece. (Contributed photos)
Oct 24, 2023
  • Kristen Martin

Anna Roche, History

Connections with East Carolina University faculty through Honors College courses and the signature honors project can completely change the trajectory of a student’s career. History major Anna Roche met Dr....

Fine arts major Sydney Cook is delving into her creative process through her signature honors project exploring typography, artificial intelligence and more. (Photos by Rhett Butler)
Oct 24, 2023
  • Kristen Martin

Sydney Cook, Art

While some may think of research and the sciences when considering a final project, many East Carolina University Honors College students choose to pursue a creative endeavor. Senior art major...

Education major Emma Marshburn recently presented her signature honors project findings at a national conference held at UNC Charlotte with her mentor, Dr. Maureen Grady. (Contributed photos)
Oct 24, 2023
  • ECU Contributor

Emma Marshburn, Education

Emma Marshburn can attest that a freshman year class can introduce students to faculty members that will have a formative influence throughout their time at East Carolina University. The education...

Fosua Dadson seeks to increase opportunities for high school students to learn about the benefits of being a member of the Honors College. (File photo)
Oct 24, 2023
  • ECU Contributor

Fosua Dadson, Public Health

For her signature honors project, East Carolina University public health major Fosua Dadson turned to her own role as a member of the Honors College. Dadson, along with other Honors...

The East Carolina University School of Theatre and Dance will be opening Shakespeare’s “The Winter’s Tale” in Archie Burnette Studio. The show will run Wednesday through Sunday. (Photos by Rhett Butler)
Oct 18, 2023
  • Meaghan Skelly

THE WINTER’S TALE

This week, the East Carolina University School of Theatre and Dance will be opening Shakespeare’s “The Winter’s Tale” in Archie Burnette Studio. The show will run Wednesday through Sunday. The...

The Bryan family of Vanceboro shares deep ties and long legacy with ECU. (ECU Photo by Rhett Butler)
Oct 17, 2023
  • Patricia Earnhardt Tyndall

ECU FAMILY TREE

Many families have legacy ties and deep connections to East Carolina University. The late Maude Lena Gatlin Bryan’s life story is so richly connected to ECU that it mirrors and...

Dr. Doyle “Skip” Cummings received the 2023 Jim Bernstein Community Health Career Achievement Award Oct. 4 at the Foundation for Health Leadership & Innovation’s annual awards event in Chapel Hill. (Photos by Rhett Butler)
Oct 12, 2023
  • Spaine Stephens

PUBLIC HEALTH PIONEER

Dr. Doyle “Skip” Cummings radiates a warmth that humanizes his work in public health and breathes life into his passion for making others’ lives better. His visionary spirit guides other...

One benefit of the record sponsored activities funding is the chance for students to participate in faculty-led research projects for hands-on learning. (Photos by News Services)
Oct 11, 2023
  • Kim Tilghman

FUNDING FOR PROGRESS

Breaking Down the Numbers Of the $85.6M: Brody School of Medicine secured the top amount at $29.7M, followed by the College of Health and Human Performance at $13.6M $18M funded...

Oct 05, 2023
  • Kim Tilghman
  • Ronnie Woodward

ADVOCATES FOR FARMWORKERS

East Carolina University faculty members Joseph Lee, Jamie Bloss and Leslie Cofie are building on past successes to serve on a new inter-institutional research team focused on advancing health equity...