Education Archives

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Sep 21, 2026
  • Kristen Martin

ECU’s award-winning education doctoral degree puts people at heart of leadership

The College of Education’s doctoral degree in educational leadership was selected as the 2026 Program of the Year by the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate. The program uses a...

Aug 05, 2026
  • Alondra Martinez

STEM Symposium marks third year at ECU

Nearly 400 K-12 teachers from across North Carolina attended ECU's third annual STEM Symposium on July 28-29. Keynote speaker Leonard Paulk III traced his path from ECU football player to...

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Aug 03, 2026
  • Ken Buday

Staff: Hailey DeSutter

As a college freshman at East Carolina University, Hailey DeSutter may not have known what she wanted to do for her career. But her mother sure knew. Now, 10 years...

Aug 03, 2026
  • Alondra Martinez

Student: Abigail Smith

Abigail Smith, a senior in ECU’s College of Education, is preparing to become a second grade teacher. Smith has built classroom experience through coursework, volunteering and a STEM educator role...

Jul 30, 2026
  • Frank Piemonte

Undergraduate researchers show promise, research results

Undergraduate and visiting student researchers showcased faculty-mentored projects in AI, public health, engineering, healthcare and other fields at the Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium. Students gain hands-on experience in critical thinking,...

Jun 25, 2026
  • Kristen Martin

PIRATE program builds community of future educators

One year ago, Barrett Morris was a recent high school graduate attending the East Carolina University College of Education’s Pirate Institute for Regional Aspiring Teachers and Educators (PIRATE) program. This...

Jun 24, 2026
  • Kristen Martin

Honoring excellence: ECU inducts eight into Educators Hall of Fame

Eight East Carolina University faculty, staff and alumni were inducted into the College of Education Educators Hall of Fame this year. “Serving as a Pirate educator has been a truly...

May 21, 2026
  • Kristen Martin
  • Patricia Earnhardt Tyndall

Grant expands access to teacher licensure, graduate education

The East Carolina University College of Education will expand access to teacher licensure and graduate education through the Kenan Residency to Master’s Fellows (R2M) program with support of a $500,000...

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May 19, 2026
  • Ronnie Woodward

McNeill shares about book, life lessons at library event

Longtime football coach Ruffin McNeill was introduced in East Carolina University’s Joyner Library by Johnnee Rice. McNeill, an ECU Athletics Hall of Fame member who was head coach of the...

A group of 13 people smile while holding clear acrylic trophies awarded for their exemplary work, professionalism and generosity of spirit that furthers East Carolina University’s mission and goes beyond their job title or duties.
May 13, 2026
  • Crystal Baity

Faculty, staff honored as Treasured Pirates, state service

Faculty and staff who’ve made outstanding contributions to East Carolina University’s mission and those who have achieved 30 or more years of state service were honored in a ceremony at...

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