Brinkley-Lane Scholar: Eric Sabiston
Eric Sabiston’s dream is to study chronic and autoimmune diseases to improve the lives of those burdened with lifelong illnesses. The son of Kelli and Paul Sabiston, he is one...
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Brinkley-Lane Scholar: Faith Occhipinti
For Faith Occhipinti of Fuquay-Varina, the sense of community at East Carolina University and within its Honors College made her educational decision an easy one. “I chose ECU because of...
Brinkley-Lane Scholar: Julia Alves
Spending a year in North Carolina as part of an exchange program led 18-year-old Julia Alves to apply to East Carolina University and the Brinkley-Lane Scholars program. “I chose ECU...
Brinkley-Lane Scholar: Haleigh Long
Haleigh Long was drawn to the inviting environment she felt the moment she stepped foot onto East Carolina University’s campus. The 18-year-old from Farmville had toured several universities but knew...
Brinkley-Lane Scholar: Kathryn Adkins
Eighteen-year-old Kathryn Adkins’ resume lists numerous reasons she would be a welcome addition to Pirate Nation: two pages of extracurricular activities, including tennis championships and club participation and a page...
Brinkley-Lane Scholar: Landon Pierron
East Carolina University’s motto to serve matches Landon Pierron’s long-term goal of becoming a doctor and serving others. ECU’s excellence in educating students in the health care field along with...
Brinkley-Lane Scholar: Maria Mendoza-Guerra
Maria Mendoza-Guerra is passionate about public health, and she’s confident that attending East Carolina University will help further her potential and opportunities in the field and with her personal goals....
Brinkley-Lane Scholar: Oleksiy Fitel
Oleksiy Fitel, who intends to major in history and political science, enjoys giving back to society and wants to impact people’s lives through teaching or law. The 18-year-old son of...
Brinkley-Lane Scholar: Roz Burgess
Eighteen-year-old Roz Burgess of Raleigh, North Carolina, has been named a 2024 Brinkley-Lane Scholar. “I opened the envelope from Dr. Ford, and when I heard that music coming from the...
Brinkley-Lane Scholar: Ruckira Nixon
Ruckira Nixon’s focus on the importance of family and community carries over into her decision to attend East Carolina University as a Brinkley-Lane Scholar — and into her career aspirations....