Student: Darian Hale
Darian Hale loves people and telling their stories. The East Carolina University senior is majoring in communication with a concentration in journalism. “There are stories everywhere,” Hale said. “I’ve learned...
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ECU festival connects young talent with renowned pianists
California teen Ari Nemet’s fingers flew across the keys as he played a Felix Mendelssohn composition on one of two side-by-side grand pianos on stage at East Carolina University’s A.J....
Summer camps create community opportunity, fine arts pipeline
Incoming East Carolina University freshman Taylor O’Neal is flowing through the pipeline of School of Art and Design (SOAD) Summer Camp to ECU college student. O’Neal sat at a computer...
New director Lavoie eager to build on strong ECU School of Theatre and Dance
As a playwright, East Carolina University’s new School of Theatre and Dance (SOTD) director has the unique distinction of seeing his work produced on all seven continents during his lifetime....
Your guide to Pirate life: meet the ECU orientation assistants
Orientation assistants (OA) serve a vital role in helping guide new students and their families into Pirate life at East Carolina University. Twenty-five OAs who are current students, along with...
ECU OA: Colby Walston
Major: Music education Hometown: Bryant, Arkansas Why did you choose ECU and what are some things that you love most about ECU? I chose ECU for its wonderful people, resources...
ECU OA: Sadie Thompson
Major: Art education Hometown: Whiteville Why did you choose ECU and what are some things that you love most about ECU? I chose ECU for all of the opportunities it opened up for...
ECU OA: George Okoth
Majors: Dance and business management Hometown: Nairobi, Kenya Why did you choose ECU and what are some things that you love most about ECU? I chose ECU because it offered the perfect...
Students, staff, alumni team up for “Much Ado About Nothing”
Those involved with a production of William Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” at East Carolina University this weekend hope the audience sees that Shakespeare’s plays are relatable and and that...
ECU professors share art, science, culture via Smithsonian exhibits
Visitors to Smithsonian museums this summer will have the chance to see art exhibits touched by two East Carolina University professors. Photography professor Daniel Kariko from the School of Art...