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Seven upcoming ECU graduates pose in front of the bell tower.
May 01, 2023
  • ECU News Services

NOT FAR FROM HOME

"It just feels like home." The phrase is uttered by countless Pirates every year, whether it's their first time on campus, a return to Pirate Nation after winter break, or...

Stepping out of her shell during her time at East Carolina University led senior Wrenn Whitfield to find her home at ECU.
May 01, 2023
  • Jules Norwood

SPREADING SMILES

STATISTICS Name: Wrenn Whitfield College: Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences Majors: Biochemistry, concentration in biology; Business administration minor; Entrepreneurship certificate Age: 22 Classification/Year: Senior Hometown: Kinston, North Carolina ...

After moving more than 8,000 miles from Nepal to Greenville, graduate student Insha Pun prepares to celebrate earning her master's degree in health communication.
May 01, 2023
  • Crystal Baity

ON MESSAGE

STATISTICS Name: Insha Pun College: Fine Arts and Communication Major: Communication with a concentration in health communication Age: 27 Classification/Year: Graduate student Hometown: Babiyachaur, Nepal Hobbies/interests: Cooking and working out...

East Carolina University graduating senior Lydia Pinto has made her voice heard on campus, from leading the Pirate scuba club, becoming a two-time Pirate Entrepreneurship finalist and winning Captain of the Ship in 2022.
May 01, 2023
  • Ronnie Woodward

HER VOICE CARRIES

STATISTICS Name: Lydia Pinto College: Health and Human Performance Major: Recreational therapy Age: 22 Classification/Year: Senior Hometown: Gold Hill, North Carolina Hobbies/interests: Scuba diving, participating and volunteering in Greenville, leading...

East Carolina University College of Nursing student Esther Olajide took on the extra challenge of a military deployment in Africa while pursuing her degree.
May 01, 2023
  • Benjamin Abel

SAILOR, NURSE

STATISTICS Name: Esther Mayowa Olajide College: College of Nursing Major: Nursing Age: 25 Classification/Year: Senior Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina Hobbies/interests: Dancing, reading, exercising, DIY projects/YouTube-ing, cooking. Clubs and Organizations: East...

Apr 28, 2023
  • ECU News Services

FUTURE FOCUSED

East Carolina University’s Board of Trustees used its regular meeting Friday to recognize, reflect and celebrate the end of the academic year and its outgoing members. Members also looked to...

Todd Fraley, former interim dean of the East Carolina University Honors College, was appointed dean of the college of Friday by the ECU Board of Trustees. (ECU photo by Cliff Hollis)
Apr 28, 2023
  • Jules Norwood

WITH HONORS

Todd Fraley has been appointed dean of the East Carolina University Honors College, where he has served as interim dean since the retirement of David White last June. The ECU...

Wrenn Whitfield, from left, Teresa Hupp, Abby Ulffers and Kaylee Warren became best friends during their time at East Carolina University and encouraged each other on their journeys to success.
Apr 27, 2023
  • Kristen Martin

LIFE-CHANGING BOND

In Hollywood, college is pictured as a place where you’ll find yourself and — more importantly — you’ll find your lifelong friends who support and encourage you to be successful....

The East Carolina University student-led Apparel and Interior Merchandising Organization's Recycle the Runway featured more than 40 models in pieces from student designers and textile design students.
Apr 26, 2023
  • Hannah Eccleston

RECYCLE THE RUNWAY

Secondhand fashion got its chance in the spotlight when East Carolina University’s Apparel and Interior Merchandising Organization (AIMO) hosted its 19th annual fashion show on April 18. This year's show,...

Leondre Horne embraced campus life and activities while earning his Bachelor of Science in construction management.
Apr 24, 2023
  • Ken Buday

BUILDING A FUTURE

STATISTICS Name: Leondre Horne College: College of Engineering and Technology Major: Construction management Age: 22 Classification/Year: Senior Hometown: Lexington, North Carolina Hobbies/interests: Sports, eating, trying new restaurants, dog park with...