Brinkley-Lane Profile: Hannah Snead
Hannah Snead has left her mark on East Wake Academy, including as class president and captain of her volleyball team. After graduation, the 18-year-old has chosen East Carolina University as...
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Brinkley-Lane Profile: Percy Shorter III
Percy Shorter III wants to help others and one day develop new medical drugs and treatments for disease. The 18-year-old son of Percy and Stephanie Shorter, he is one of...
Brinkley-Lane Profile: Sahana Suresh
Sahana Suresh could see herself flourishing at East Carolina University, first when visiting as a sophomore in high school and later as a Brinkley-Lane Scholar finalist. “When I returned for...
Brinkley-Lane Profile: Eleanor Maupin
A quick glance at Eleanor Maupin’s resume shows myriad leadership and service roles — a list she hopes to continue adding to while at East Carolina University, especially community service....
Brinkley-Lane Profile: John Kumar
A self-described “British boy through and through,” John Kumar grew up in Bath, England, where his days were filled with fish and chips, cricket, field hockey and centuries-old architecture. In December...
Brinkley-Lane Profile: Hiba Hassib
East Carolina University felt like home to Hiba Hassib when she first visited campus. “I chose ECU because from the moment I stepped on campus, I felt welcomed and at home....
Brinkley-Lane Profile: Hayden Harper
Being the sixth East Carolina University Pirate in her family, Hayden Harper’s decision was sealed when she received her acceptance into the Brinkley-Lane Scholars program. “Throughout my college search, I...
Brinkley-Lane Profile: AbdulHamid Dauda
During Selection Sunday, AbdulHamid Dauda saw what it would be like to attend East Carolina University and realized he had an opportunity to be a unique success story as part...
Brinkley-Lane Profile: Hayden Collier
Hayden Collier’s dream is to pursue his calling in ministry. He is excited about participating in campus ministries at East Carolina University, especially with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)...
ECU faculty, students perform Dare County housing study
In 2024, a lack of understanding surrounding workforce housing caused Dare County to give back $35 million in state funding for affordable housing projects. Now, East Carolina University faculty and...