Yusef Perez, public health, Dominican Republic
This summer was not Yusef Perez’s first visit to the Dominican Republic, but it was definitely a new experience for the public health major at East Carolina University. The senior interned at...
Health and Human Performance Archives
Pirates take advantage of summer study abroad opportunities
East Carolina University students grabbed their passports this summer as they participated in numerous study abroad opportunities. From group trips to solo positions, students went to all corners of the...
Student success initiatives grow with strategic support in FY 2025
Donors have embraced East Carolina University’s priority fundraising focus to further initiatives like scholarships and research, contributing nearly $74.4 million in philanthropic support, according to a fiscal year-end wrap-up of...
These classes give ECU students the coolest schedule
East Carolina University students can choose from hundreds of classes when they make their schedule for each semester and a handful may cause a second glance when looking through the...
Belk Foundation funds ECU’s teacher burnout research
Two East Carolina University professors will investigate the ways that educator preparation programs (EPPs) can prevent burnout in new teachers through a four-year research project supported by a $250,000, first-time...
SGA officers prepare for new year
While many East Carolina University students take a pause this summer, Student Government Association president Daniel Walker and vice president Katie Council are busy preparing for the fall semester that...
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: Rebecca Powell
Major: Exercise physiology Hometown: Youngsville Why did you choose ECU and what are some things that you love most about ECU? Some reasons that I chose ECU besides academics are...
ECU OA: Kenyon Parrish
Major: Interior merchandising Hometown: Graham Why did you choose ECU and what are some things that you love most about ECU? I chose ECU because it isn’t too far from...
ECU OA: Aiden Ginn
Major: Sport management Hometown: Charlotte Why did you choose ECU and what are some things that you love most about ECU? I chose ECU because of the great community around...