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East Carolina University graduating senior Lydia Pinto has made her voice heard on campus, from leading the Pirate scuba club, becoming a two-time Pirate Entrepreneurship finalist and winning Captain of the Ship in 2022.
May 01, 2023
  • Ronnie Woodward

HER VOICE CARRIES

STATISTICS Name: Lydia Pinto College: Health and Human Performance Major: Recreational therapy Age: 22 Classification/Year: Senior Hometown: Gold Hill, North Carolina Hobbies/interests: Scuba diving, participating and volunteering in Greenville, leading...

East Carolina University College of Nursing student Esther Olajide took on the extra challenge of a military deployment in Africa while pursuing her degree.
May 01, 2023
  • Benjamin Abel

SAILOR, NURSE

STATISTICS Name: Esther Mayowa Olajide College: College of Nursing Major: Nursing Age: 25 Classification/Year: Senior Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina Hobbies/interests: Dancing, reading, exercising, DIY projects/YouTube-ing, cooking. Clubs and Organizations: East...

Apr 28, 2023
  • ECU News Services

Fraley named dean of ECU Honors College

Todd Fraley has been appointed dean of the East Carolina University Honors College, where he has served as interim dean since the retirement of Dr. David White last June. The...

Apr 28, 2023
  • ECU News Services

FUTURE FOCUSED

East Carolina University’s Board of Trustees used its regular meeting Friday to recognize, reflect and celebrate the end of the academic year and its outgoing members. Members also looked to...

Todd Fraley, former interim dean of the East Carolina University Honors College, was appointed dean of the college of Friday by the ECU Board of Trustees. (ECU photo by Cliff Hollis)
Apr 28, 2023
  • Jules Norwood

WITH HONORS

Todd Fraley has been appointed dean of the East Carolina University Honors College, where he has served as interim dean since the retirement of David White last June. The ECU...

Apr 28, 2023
  • Crystal Baity

Graduate programs in education, health sciences claim spot in new rankings

East Carolina University’s graduate programs in education and several health sciences disciplines are included in U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-24 Best Graduate Programs announced today. ECU’s College of Education...

Apr 28, 2023
  • Patricia Earnhardt Tyndall

ECU Alumni Association names 2023 Robert H. Wright Alumni Leadership Award recipients

Five mission-minded, bright and dedicated East Carolina University students have been honored as the 2023 recipients of the Robert H. Wright Leadership Award by the ECU Alumni Association. Ono Abhulimen,...

Wrenn Whitfield, from left, Teresa Hupp, Abby Ulffers and Kaylee Warren became best friends during their time at East Carolina University and encouraged each other on their journeys to success.
Apr 27, 2023
  • Kristen Martin

LIFE-CHANGING BOND

In Hollywood, college is pictured as a place where you’ll find yourself and — more importantly — you’ll find your lifelong friends who support and encourage you to be successful....

The East Carolina University student-led Apparel and Interior Merchandising Organization's Recycle the Runway featured more than 40 models in pieces from student designers and textile design students.
Apr 26, 2023
  • Hannah Eccleston

RECYCLE THE RUNWAY

Secondhand fashion got its chance in the spotlight when East Carolina University’s Apparel and Interior Merchandising Organization (AIMO) hosted its 19th annual fashion show on April 18. This year's show,...

Apr 25, 2023
  • Kristen Martin

Honors students promote fashion sustainability with creation of pop-up thrift shop

A group of Honors College students sought to make fashion more sustainable by creating a pop-up thrift shop on East Carolina University’s campus. “Our group was brought together by a...