Alumni Archives

ECU graduate William Guiler will pursue his passion for neuroscience after graduating this spring with degrees in psychology and multidisciplinary studies.
May 03, 2021
  • Kristen Martin

FOCUSED ON RESEARCH

A passion for research and an interest in how the brain works drew William Guiler to neuroscience. He will join the ranks of East Carolina University alumni on Friday before...

ECU's campus life and dance program were the perfect match for graduate Chanelle Turnbull. She hopes to join a dance company following graduation.
May 03, 2021
  • Crystal Baity

BELIEVE IN YOURSELF

As a high schooler, Chanelle Turnbull attended Weaver Academy — a magnet school in downtown Greensboro where she was one of about 300 student artists, composers, dancers, actors and musicians...

ECU graduate Vanessa Ganey knows how much affordable health care means to people. It's her goal to provide dental care for those in need.
May 03, 2021
  • Lacey L. Gray

CALLED TO SERVE

East Carolina University fifth-year senior Vanessa Ganey aspires to become a dentist and serve her community. “I’d always loved going to the dentist, but unless it was an emergency, I...

This ECU graduate, Peyton Paschke, wants to fight injustice and will attend law school in the fall.
May 03, 2021
  • Lacey L. Gray

ADVOCATE FOR JUSTICE

East Carolina University senior Peyton Paschke aspires to become a lawyer and lead a career helping people fight injustice. Her dream job is to work as a lawyer for Olympic...

ECU graduate Dalton P. Brooks III will head home to Lumberton to practice dentistry alongside his father, bringing lessons learned in childhood full circle.
May 03, 2021
  • Spaine Stephens

BACK TO HIS ROOTS

For Dalton P. Brooks III, commencement means more than beginning a new chapter as a professional. It signals the strengthening of family and community ties Brooks has nurtured all his...

Apr 27, 2021
  • Ken Buday

INSPIRING SUCCESS

When Jessie Drymon was an East Carolina University student, she tutored and learned at the Pirate Academic Success Center. Now that she is a registered nurse caring for organ transplant...

Apr 12, 2021
  • Crystal Baity

Student: Merdi Lutete

Maybe Merdi Lutete would be a newscaster. Or a tennis player. “I honestly was all over the place depending on which TV show I was watching at the time,” said...

Apr 07, 2021
  • Erin Ward

ECU’s first Black fraternity celebrates 50 years

On April 3, brothers of the East Carolina University Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity celebrated the 50th anniversary of becoming ECU’s first Black fraternity. Chapter members recently connected virtually (an in-person...

Apr 06, 2021
  • ECU News Services

COMMENCEMENT TIMES ANNOUNCED

East Carolina University intends to host three in-person university ceremonies at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium on May 7 to recognize and celebrate the Class of 2021. The ceremony start times will be...

Mar 29, 2021
  • Ken Buday

ECU student wins Palo Alto national cybersecurity competition

When East Carolina University senior Harrison Thaxton decided to enter the Palo Alto Networks national cybersecurity competition, he received some advice from last year’s winner — 2020 ECU graduate Alex...