Graduate Profiles Archives

Nov 30, 2020
  • Jules Norwood

GUARDING THE FUTURE

Tony Parham first came to East Carolina University on an athletic scholarship in 1994. This fall, he completed his degree, and he plans to use what he’s learned to help...

Grad Profile: Emma O'Brien
Nov 30, 2020
  • Kristen Martin

PUSHING BOUNDARIES

When opportunity knocked, Emma O’Brien was ready to answer. “When I first came into school, I was so pigeon-holed into what I thought I wanted to do. When I thought...

Grad Profile: Will Nassif
Nov 30, 2020
  • Lacey L. Gray

DIVING INTO HISTORY

East Carolina University graduate student Will Nassif will earn his master’s in maritime studies in December and wants to work in North Carolina, protecting the state’s cultural heritage. Born in...

Grad Profile: Eddie Okeiga
Nov 30, 2020
  • Ken Buday

ENGINEERING THE FUTURE

Growing up in Holly Springs outside of Raleigh, Eddie Okeiga knew all about East Carolina University. “A lot of people from my high school come here, and my sister came...

Grad Profile: Deborah Foley
Nov 30, 2020
  • Michael Rudd

NOT LETTING GO

Management Information Systems major Deborah Foley started her East Carolina University journey 30 years ago in Massachusetts when she tried to finish her undergraduate degree during a time where she...

Fall 2020 Grad Profiles
Nov 25, 2020
  • ECU News Services

FULL SPEED AHEAD

East Carolina University’s graduating class of fall 2020 includes more than 2,000 students who will turn their tassels this week (from home — the Friday, Dec. 4 ceremony is virtual...

May 08, 2020
  • Grady Dillon
  • Natalie Sayewich

FAMILY ATMOSPHERE

Visit our YouTube channel for the closed-captioned version of this video. Bria Stith, a standout on the East Carolina University women’s track and field team, knew she wanted to be...

May 01, 2020
  • ECU News Services

PIRATE GRIT ANCHORS GRADUATES

A 71 year old who returned last fall to complete his degree, a future doctor, a born leader with his eye on the White House, a major in the U.S....

May 01, 2020
  • Natalie Sayewich

FINDING BALANCE

Visit our YouTube channel for the closed-captioned version of this video. As Jacob Buccini helps others find their balance, he finds his own, forging a path that lets him care...

May 01, 2020
  • Ken Buday

CALLED TO SERVE

Visit our YouTube channel for the closed-captioned version of this video. Maj. Jessica Georgi may do more before 9 a.m. than most people do all day. Georgi serves in the...