Graduate Profiles Archives

A woman wearing a graduation cap and gown holds her fingers in the shape of a hook.
Dec 06, 2024
  • Steven Grandy

Kaitlin Warren, Occupational Therapy

A community feel has been important to Kaitlin Warren throughout her time at East Carolina University. “I loved the sense of community I felt when I visited the campus for...

Marcos Ardon Lobos stands in graduation cap and gown.
Dec 06, 2024
  • Ronnie Woodward

Marcos Ardon Lobos, Recreation Sciences

Through experiential learning opportunities at East Carolina University and in community settings, Marcos Ardon Lobos learned the versatility of virtual reality research and explored VR as an emerging and innovative...

A series of two female and two male students dressed in graduation regalia pose for individual headshots.
Dec 05, 2024
  • ECU News Services

Grad Profiles: Fall 2024

A group of Pirates who began their journey at East Carolina University at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic will now part ways to pursue careers that fulfill ECU’s motto—Servire,...

The graduate’s time at ECU will follow them throughout the rest of their lives. (Photo by Rhett Butler)
Apr 29, 2024
  • ECU News Services

Grad Profiles: Spring 2024

This phrase is often repeated in speeches, videos and alumni messages to new East Carolina University graduates because their time at ECU is an experience they will take with them...

Johnnie Sabin, who is earning a doctoral degree in integrated coastal sciences, visits Greenville’s Wildwood Park. (Photos by Steven Mantilla)
Apr 26, 2024
  • Crystal Baity

John Sabin, Ph.D., Integrated Coastal Sciences

STATISTICS Name: Johnnie Sabin College: Integrated Coastal Programs Major: Integrated Coastal Sciences Age: 29 Classification/Year: Doctoral candidate (5th year) Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia Hobbies/interests: Hiking, scuba diving, boardsports (wake/snow/mountain), photogrammetry, DIY electronics...

Darius Lawton has thrived with research opportunities in the College of Health and Human Performance. (Photos by Steven Mantilla)
Apr 26, 2024
  • Ronnie Woodward

Darius Lawton, Sports Studies

STATISTICS Name: Darius Lawton College: Health and Human Performance Major: Sports Studies  Age: 21 Classification/Year: Senior Hometown: Norfolk, Virginia Hobbies/interests: Shopping, playing and watching basketball and football, playing videogames, making...

Lauren Briggs’ is a graduate of ECU’s College of Nursing and will return to Pirate Nation for her graduate studies. (Photo by Rhett Butler)
Apr 26, 2024
  • Benjamin Abel

Lauren Briggs, Nursing

STATISTICS Name: Lauren Briggs College: College of Nursing Major: Nursing Age: 22 Classification/Year: Senior Hometown: Wake Forest Hobbies/interests: Nursing, travel, reading, cooking and baking, spending quality time with family and...

Rodney Bonilla Gonzalez and his passion for sales leads to a successful undergraduate career. (Photos by Steven Mantilla)
Apr 26, 2024
  • Michael Rudd

Rodney Bonilla Gonzalez, Supply Chain Management

STATISTICS Name: Rodney Bonilla Gonzalez College: ECU College of Business Major: Operations of Supply Chain Management & Marketing with a Professional Sales Certificate Age: 22 Classification/Year: Senior Hometown: Apex Hobbies/interests: Fishing,...

Tyahna Cannon worked full time as a teacher assistant while pursuing her special education degree through the Partnership Teach program. (Photos by Steven Mantilla)
Apr 26, 2024
  • Kristen Martin

Tyahna Cannon, Special Education

STATISTICS Name: Tyahna Cannon College: College of Education Major: Adaptive Curriculum Special Education Age: 44 Classification/Year: Senior Hometown: Albany, Georgia Hobbies/interests: Supporting nephews in sporting events, working out, crafting ECU...

Thomas Duty III is getting his master’s degree in criminal justice, with certificates in criminal justice education, and public management and leadership. (Photos by Rhett Butler)
Apr 25, 2024
  • Ken Buday

Tom Duty, Criminal Justice

STATISTICS Name: Thomas Duty III College: Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences Major: Criminal justice, with two graduate certificates in criminal justice education, and public management and leadership Age:...