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ECU graduate profile Madeline Douglas poses for a photo on the mall.
May 02, 2022
  • Crystal Baity

ON STAGE

STATISTICS Name: Madeline Douglas College: College of Fine Arts and Communication Major: Dance performance and choreography, certificate in entrepreneurship     Age: 22 Classification/Year: Senior Hometown: Winston-Salem, North Carolina Hobbies/interests: Dancing, sewing,...

Apr 07, 2022
  • Michael Rudd

A TASTE OF SUCCESS

In 2018, Jamerus Payton was with his family in Greenville when they started talking about their legacies. They brainstormed business ideas that captured their love for each other, their families...

Apr 04, 2022
  • John F. Kros
  • Jon F. Kirchoff

Disruption and the future of the global supply chain

The pandemic brought two relatively obscure words into the forefront of our collective consciousness: supply chain. Supply chain disruptions, shipping delays, port congestion and product shortages continue to plague global...

Apr 01, 2022
  • Michael Rudd

Preparing joy: School of Hospitality Leadership work with community

Traditionally, the School of Hospitality Leadership's luncheon series was a tough ticket to find on East Carolina University's campus. The series, typically held during both the fall and spring terms,...

Feb 28, 2022
  • Crystal Baity

Student: Olivia Cottrell

Boredom led to brainstorming for Olivia Cottrell. The East Carolina University junior business major, stuck at home after the start of the pandemic, logged onto ENGAGE to check out student...

Feb 23, 2022
  • Ken Buday

Faculty: Dr. Jason Rowe

A can of peas may just be the reason behind Dr. Jason Rowe’s sales and marketing career. More specifically two cans of peas — for a dollar. Rowe is an...

Jan 27, 2022
  • Michael Rudd

Finalists set for fifth annual Pirate Entrepreneurship Challenge

The second round of this year’s Pirate Entrepreneurship Challenge on Jan. 25 saw 11 teams vie for the opportunity to move on to the finals, scheduled for 6-8 p.m. on...

East Carolina University's online graduate programs in business, criminal justice, education and nursing have been recognized as best in the nation in a new U.S. News & World Report ranking.
Jan 25, 2022
  • Crystal Baity

EXCELLING ONLINE

East Carolina University’s online graduate programs in business, criminal justice, education and nursing have been ranked best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Online master’s programs in...

Jan 13, 2022
  • Michael Rudd

REPUTATION RISING

It’s not uncommon to find Dr. Mike Harris bragging about the Miller School of Entrepreneurship — and all its successes — to anyone he can find. As the director of...

Jan 05, 2022
  • Doug Boyd

BUSINESS BUILDERS

April Kelly has taken some guidance from programs and experts at East Carolina University and turned it into the building blocks of a company she hopes will give parents a...