Jethro Libutan
When incoming Pirate Jethro Libutan steps on campus this fall, he’ll start his career at East Carolina University with a following – it just won’t be physically joining him in...
Scholars 2021 Archives
Lauren Humann
All good things come to those who wait. For Keri Elizabeth Humann of Rockingham, that adage turned out to be true. She called her daughter, 18-year-old Lauren Humann, to let...
Matthew Geib
For Hillsborough’s Matthew Geib, attending East Carolina University wasn’t on his radar. But after meeting some of the university’s top students, he will be coming to Greenville as part of...
Lauren Garcia
Lauren Garcia knew of East Carolina University’s stellar reputation for developing health care workers and its spirited student body. But it was meeting ECU students that factored greatly in her...
Gabriella Galvan
Gabriella Galvan never pictured herself pursuing a career in health care — until a teacher shared vivid stories about her real-world experiences in nursing. Now, Galvan is hooked. As an...
Fosua Dadson
When Fosua Dadson began researching colleges she might attend, East Carolina University’s commitment to service stood out. “I saw opportunities for me to volunteer, to contribute,” said the 18-year-old. Her...
Christine Chan
Being an EC Scholar is a family tradition for Christine Chan. When she attends East Carolina University this fall, she will be the third Chan sibling to enter the EC...
Emily Bronson
Exploring a wealth of opportunities while enjoying a close community setting drew Emily Bronson to East Carolina University and the EC Scholars program. The Camden native has already started connecting...
Maelee Becton
The full impact of being an EC Scholar didn’t register at first for Maelee Becton. The 17-year-old said when she first applied, the program seemed like a good opportunity and...
Ehime Abhulimen
Ehime Abhulimen plans to become a primary health care physician, changing the lives of the community in which he lives. Abhulimen is one of 20 freshmen entering East Carolina University...