Brinkley-Lane Scholars
2028 Cohort May 22, 2024 This fall, the East Carolina University Honors College will welcome 20 new Brinkley-Lane Scholars to campus. This year’s class is composed of athletes, volunteers, musicians,...
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ECU researcher approved for NCInnovation funding for promising melanoma treatment
NCInnovation NCInnovation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation focused on supporting North Carolina public university research that has commercial promise. NCInnovation deploys funding, mentors and support services so that university proofs-of-concept...
Hur receives Fulbright to research, invigorate traditional Korean crafts
About the Award Fulbright Scholar Awards are prestigious and competitive fellowships that provide unique opportunities for scholars to teach and conduct research abroad. Scholars play a critical role in U.S....
COMPASS, other resources support student-parents
When East Carolina University student Kamryn Simmons sees her 2-year-old son, Kamori, smiling and running into the Nancy Darden Child Development Center, she also smiles. The scene during the spring...
Nursing students partner though simulation to care for psychiatric patients
Dr. Tawny Tseng could never predict her path to becoming an East Carolina University nursing professor. A Seattle native, she was a jazz singer and then a dance teacher before...
ECU researchers lead a new $7.5 million, multi-institutional NSF grant
A $7.5 million grant will help East Carolina University educate students in the geosciences while helping community partners tackle problems that affect agriculture, drinking water, air quality and more. ECU...
Service League investment creates nursing scholarships
East Carolina University’s College of Nursing will have Service League Scholars among their Pirate nurses beginning in 2024-25 academic year thanks to a $1 million gift from the Service League...
Spring 2024 graduates celebrate accomplishments
While their journeys are unique, nearly 5,000 Pirate graduates came together to celebrate the completion of an East Carolina University degree during spring commencement on a sun-splashed Friday morning in...
Faculty: Dr. David MacPherson
Dr. David MacPherson brought a world of vibrant and life-changing experiences when he signed on as faculty six years ago at the East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine. His...
Grad Profiles: Spring 2024
This phrase is often repeated in speeches, videos and alumni messages to new East Carolina University graduates because their time at ECU is an experience they will take with them...