Student: Leah Carr
A high school history teachers’ influence helped East Carolina University senior Leah Carr embrace the idea of being a teacher, something she never expected to happen. “I would not be...
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ECU Pharma Conference illustrates growth of industry
The East Carolina University Spring Pharma Conference celebrated its fifth anniversary last week — and celebrated growth in the pharmaceutical industry at the same time. About 200 people attended the...
Brinkley-Lane Scholar: Ananya Chatterjee
Ananya Chatterjee remembers the evening when her family picked her up at Green Level High School and they were all holding up Pirate hook signs to celebrate her acceptance to...
Brinkley-Lane Scholar: Chris Kalapurackal
It’s no surprise Chris Saji Kalapurackal plans to major in engineering at East Carolina University. “Ever since I was young, I have always loved building and tinkering,” he said. “These...
Brinkley-Lane Scholar: Greta Bublitz
For Denver resident Greta Bublitz, East Carolina University checked off several of her boxes, with one of the most important being a strong support system. “ECU and the Honors College...
Brinkley-Lane Scholar: Eric Sabiston
Eric Sabiston’s dream is to study chronic and autoimmune diseases to improve the lives of those burdened with lifelong illnesses. The son of Kelli and Paul Sabiston, he is one...
Brinkley-Lane Scholar: Julia Alves
Spending a year in North Carolina as part of an exchange program led 18-year-old Julia Alves to apply to East Carolina University and the Brinkley-Lane Scholars program. “I chose ECU...
Brinkley-Lane Scholar: Landon Pierron
East Carolina University’s motto to serve matches Landon Pierron’s long-term goal of becoming a doctor and serving others. ECU’s excellence in educating students in the health care field along with...
Brinkley-Lane Scholar: Oleksiy Fitel
Oleksiy Fitel, who intends to major in history and political science, enjoys giving back to society and wants to impact people’s lives through teaching or law. The 18-year-old son of...
Brinkley-Lane Scholar: Michael Greer
From the moment Brinkley-Lane Scholar Michael Greer stepped foot on campus at East Carolina University, he felt like he belonged. The sense of belonging was one of the biggest factors...