Arts and Sciences Archives

Brinkley-Lane Scholar medallion in front of purple flowers.
May 21, 2025
  • Alondra Martinez

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 Scholar medallion in front of purple flowers.
May 21, 2025
  • Patricia Earnhardt Tyndall

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 Scholar medallion in front of purple flowers.
May 21, 2025
  • Lacey L. Gray

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)...

May 20, 2025
  • Lacey L. Gray

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...

Woman wearing sunglasses, standing in front of Joyner library at East Carolina University, arms crossed.
May 19, 2025
  • Alondra Martinez

Student: Kendall Pixley

Kendall Pixley, a Brinkley-Lane Scholar majoring in biology and public health at East Carolina University, has found purpose at the intersection of research, service and global experience. Pixley is deeply...

May 14, 2025
  • Lacey L. Gray

Harriot College names 2025 Dean’s Early Career Award recipient

East Carolina University’s Dr. Michelle Malkin, assistant professor in the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology, is the recipient of the prestigious 2025 Dean’s Early Career Award in the Thomas...

May 06, 2025
  • Patricia Earnhardt Tyndall

ECU names 2025 Robert H. Wright Alumni Leadership Award recipients

Lauded for their genuine compassion, bold leadership and mission-centered initiative, five East Carolina University students have been honored as the 2025 recipients of the Robert H. Wright Leadership Award by...

A man in a police uniform and a graduation cap with gold tassel stands with arms crossed in a classroom with desks.
May 02, 2025
  • Lacey L. Gray

ECU police chief receives Ph.D. at spring commencement

East Carolina University’s Chief of Police Jason Sugg is a second-generation law enforcement officer and a first-generation Pirate. On Friday, he adds another ECU degree to his repertoire when he...

Two people with their back to the camera wear purple graduation caps and gowns.
May 02, 2025
  • University Communications

Meet the ECU Class of 2025

On Friday, May 9 more than 4,600 students will graduate from East Carolina University. The Class of 2025 will carry more than diplomas as they close this chapter of their...

A young man wearing a sport coat stands holding a microphone on the left side of the room making a presentation to a group. To his left are two giant posterboards with two other young men standing to the side.
Apr 28, 2025
  • Steven Grandy

Campus Cribs finds a home at Aman Pirate Challenge

Finding the right place to live can be stressful and time-consuming for East Carolina University students who live off campus. Campus Cribs hopes to connect the two, giving students a...