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During her signature honors project, Madison Rose, second from right, was interviewed by local TV station WCTI. (Contributed photos)
Oct 24, 2023
  • Kristen Martin

Madison Rose, Computer Science

For East Carolina University alumna Madison Rose, her signature honors project provided a pathway to her graduate studies. A current Master of Science in data science candidate, Rose first connected...

Public health major Tyler West worked closely with Dr. Joseph Lee on a project focusing on data collectors under 21 trying to buy tobacco products. (Photo by Rhett Butler)
Oct 24, 2023
  • Kristen Martin

Tyler West, Public Health

An email started East Carolina University public health major Tyler West’s journey to completing his signature honors project. Through emails from the health education and promotion department and the Honors...

Soumya Kamath studied the role that memory plays in listening comprehension when learning a new language. (Contributed photos)
Oct 24, 2023
  • Kristen Martin

Soumya Kamath, Biology

If not for the COVID-19 pandemic, Soumya Kamath’s college pathway could have looked a lot different. “Due to the pandemic, the majority of wet labs across East Carolina University’s campus...

History major Anna Roche’s signature honors project focused on the perception of women in ancient Egypt and Greece. (Contributed photos)
Oct 24, 2023
  • Kristen Martin

Anna Roche, History

Connections with East Carolina University faculty through Honors College courses and the signature honors project can completely change the trajectory of a student’s career. History major Anna Roche met Dr....

Fine arts major Sydney Cook is delving into her creative process through her signature honors project exploring typography, artificial intelligence and more. (Photos by Rhett Butler)
Oct 24, 2023
  • Kristen Martin

Sydney Cook, Art

While some may think of research and the sciences when considering a final project, many East Carolina University Honors College students choose to pursue a creative endeavor. Senior art major...

Oct 24, 2023
  • Kristen Martin

Ashley Jones, Communications

The signature honors project offers East Carolina University Honors College students a chance to explore future career pathways and make connections within professional programs. Ashley Jones, a communication major, reached...

Education major Emma Marshburn recently presented her signature honors project findings at a national conference held at UNC Charlotte with her mentor, Dr. Maureen Grady. (Contributed photos)
Oct 24, 2023
  • ECU Contributor

Emma Marshburn, Education

Emma Marshburn can attest that a freshman year class can introduce students to faculty members that will have a formative influence throughout their time at East Carolina University. The education...

Fosua Dadson seeks to increase opportunities for high school students to learn about the benefits of being a member of the Honors College. (File photo)
Oct 24, 2023
  • ECU Contributor

Fosua Dadson, Public Health

For her signature honors project, East Carolina University public health major Fosua Dadson turned to her own role as a member of the Honors College. Dadson, along with other Honors...

Oct 23, 2023
  • Lacey L. Gray

OLDEST SHIPWRECK

This summer, two East Carolina University graduate students in the Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences and Integrated Coastal Programs participated in a once-in-a-lifetime experience excavating the oldest known...

The East Carolina University School of Theatre and Dance will be opening Shakespeare’s “The Winter’s Tale” in Archie Burnette Studio. The show will run Wednesday through Sunday. (Photos by Rhett Butler)
Oct 18, 2023
  • Meaghan Skelly

THE WINTER’S TALE

This week, the East Carolina University School of Theatre and Dance will be opening Shakespeare’s “The Winter’s Tale” in Archie Burnette Studio. The show will run Wednesday through Sunday. The...