Military Archives

Jan 22, 2026
  • Ken Buday

ECU Capture the Flag competition spreads cybersecurity skills to students

East Carolina University’s first Cyber Capture the Flag cybersecurity competition filled every seat in the ballroom of the Main Campus Student Center. And according to Maj. Gen. Todd Hunt, adjutant...

A female graduate with blonde hair and black cap wears silver 2025 novelty glasses.
Dec 29, 2025
  • ECU News Services

ECU’s top stories for 2025

East Carolina University’s top 10 stories of 2025 highlight research milestones and inspirational personal triumphs. Relive the stories behind ECU’s defining moments of the year, from earning the prestigious R1...

A man smiles in front of the ECU Cupola, surrounded by fall foliage.
Dec 13, 2025
  • Lacey L. Gray

Jesse Rodriguez – University Studies

Helping people is a challenging and rewarding path that East Carolina University senior Jesse Rodriguez has traveled for many years. Originally from Hammondsport, New York, Rodriguez is a nontraditional student...

Four people stand in a row in front of a cupola. Two men stand in the center, one in military fatigues and two women stand on each end.
Dec 13, 2025
  • ECU News Services

Graduate Profiles: Fall 2025

The fall Class of 2025 reflects the mission and resilience that defines East Carolina University. Following are five graduates whose paths to commencement weaved through bedsides in the mountains delivering...

A man in military uniform draping a purple graduation gown over his shoulder while standing on a college campus.
Dec 13, 2025
  • Ronnie Woodward

Andrew DiCuirci – Computer Science

East Carolina University is ready to welcome a patriotic DiCuirci family tradition. Andrew DiCuirci is the youngest of three sons and will graduate Friday with a Bachelor of Science in...

A bearded middle-aged man, smiling, stands in his white coat and signature bow tie before a U.S. flag and, separately, crossed swords wall art.
Dec 02, 2025
  • Bobby Ampezzan

Upon retirement, a Navy captain charts a course expanding physician training in eastern North Carolina

For Dr. Jason Higginson, the appeal of military service was never about rank and ribbons. It was about purpose — the same principle that drives the mission of East Carolina...

Six medical students of different sexes, ages and races sit on and stand beside a stretcher that’s in front of a Pitt County ambulance.
Nov 20, 2025
  • Bobby Ampezzan

Older medical students have grays, sure, but grit

In the halls of most U.S. medical schools, the average student is 24 years old, still fresh from their last commencement and laser-focused on a career in medicine. But at...

Nov 19, 2025
  • Crystal Baity

ECU once again named Best for Vets

East Carolina University’s military-friendly culture helped attract U.S. Marine Corps veterans Joshua Martinez and Michael Campbell when they were exploring colleges and programs to continue their education after their military...

Oct 23, 2025
  • University Advancement

Four ECU alumni honored for distinguished military service

Four East Carolina University alumni were honored for their service to the country during the Distinguished Military Service Society (DMSS) ceremony at the Main Campus Student Center on Sept. 26. Retired Air...

Sep 09, 2025
  • Lacey L. Gray

Harriot College thanks donors, honors scholarship recipients at 10th annual celebration

East Carolina University’s Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences recognized students and thanked its generous donors at the college’s 10th annual scholarship celebration on Sept. 5 in the Main...