Graduate Profiles Archives

Dec 15, 2023
  • ECU News Services

PLANT THE SEED

The East Carolina University fall Class of 2023 graduates turned their tassels Friday morning during a ceremony held in Minges Coliseum in front of family, friends and well-wishers. The class...

(Photos by Rhett Butler)
Dec 10, 2023
  • ECU News Services

GRAD PROFILES: FALL 2023

Life can present surprises. Some in the form of challenges, others as opportunities. For these East Carolina University graduates, the encouragement they found at ECU helped them overcome challenges and...

Ariel Lineberger, who graduates with an engineering degree on Friday, stands in the Science and Technology Building. (Photo by Rhett Butler)
Dec 06, 2023
  • Ken Buday

Ariel Lineberger, Engineering

STATISTICS Name: Ariel R’Monie Lineberger College: College of Engineering and Technology Major: Engineering Concentration: Environmental engineering Minor: Mathematics and composite natural science AGE: 23 Classification/Year: Senior Hometown: Nebo Hobbies/interests: Hiking,...

Seven upcoming ECU graduates pose in front of the bell tower.
May 01, 2023
  • ECU News Services

NOT FAR FROM HOME

"It just feels like home." The phrase is uttered by countless Pirates every year, whether it's their first time on campus, a return to Pirate Nation after winter break, or...

East Carolina University College of Business senior Grant Smith's entrepreneurship journey didn't begin at ECU, but he did refine the tools he'll use to flourish after graduation.
May 01, 2023
  • Michael Rudd

ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT

STATISTICS Name: Grant Smith College: Business Majors: Entrepreneurship and marketing Age: 22 Classification/Year: Senior Hometown: Wake Forest, North Carolina  Hobbies/interests: Tennis, soccer, chess and food. Clubs and Organizations: ECU Club...

After moving more than 8,000 miles from Nepal to Greenville, graduate student Insha Pun prepares to celebrate earning her master's degree in health communication.
May 01, 2023
  • Crystal Baity

ON MESSAGE

STATISTICS Name: Insha Pun College: Fine Arts and Communication Major: Communication with a concentration in health communication Age: 27 Classification/Year: Graduate student Hometown: Babiyachaur, Nepal Hobbies/interests: Cooking and working out...

East Carolina University graduating senior Lydia Pinto has made her voice heard on campus, from leading the Pirate scuba club, becoming a two-time Pirate Entrepreneurship finalist and winning Captain of the Ship in 2022.
May 01, 2023
  • Ronnie Woodward

HER VOICE CARRIES

STATISTICS Name: Lydia Pinto College: Health and Human Performance Major: Recreational therapy Age: 22 Classification/Year: Senior Hometown: Gold Hill, North Carolina Hobbies/interests: Scuba diving, participating and volunteering in Greenville, leading...

East Carolina University College of Nursing student Esther Olajide took on the extra challenge of a military deployment in Africa while pursuing her degree.
May 01, 2023
  • Benjamin Abel

SAILOR, NURSE

STATISTICS Name: Esther Mayowa Olajide College: College of Nursing Major: Nursing Age: 25 Classification/Year: Senior Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina Hobbies/interests: Dancing, reading, exercising, DIY projects/YouTube-ing, cooking. Clubs and Organizations: East...

Leondre Horne embraced campus life and activities while earning his Bachelor of Science in construction management.
Apr 24, 2023
  • Ken Buday

BUILDING A FUTURE

STATISTICS Name: Leondre Horne College: College of Engineering and Technology Major: Construction management Age: 22 Classification/Year: Senior Hometown: Lexington, North Carolina Hobbies/interests: Sports, eating, trying new restaurants, dog park with...

East Carolina University graduating senior Hunter Holland credits the support at ECU for helping her reach the finish line.
Apr 24, 2023
  • Kristen Martin

STRIKING A BALANCE

STATISTICS Name: Hunter Holland College: College of Education Major: Special education — adapted curriculum Age: 22 Classification/Year: Senior Hometown: Burlington, North Carolina Hobbies/interests: Dance, watching Netflix, going to the beach,...