Pirate Profile Archives

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Apr 06, 2026
  • Ken Buday

Faculty: Suzanne Lea

On a quest to become an environmental lawyer, Dr. Suzanne Lea had a revelation. “It was more about arguing in and out of the regulations and not so much about...

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Mar 18, 2026
  • Rich Klindworth

Faculty: Laura Madden

Spring break 2026 was a whirlwind for Dr. Laura Madden. The East Carolina University College of Business associate professor of management caught up on grading and Faculty 180, which is...

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Mar 18, 2026
  • Alondra Martinez

Student: Fabiana De La Rosa

“Do something worth writing about.” That mantra guides Fabiana De La Rosa as she balances academics, entrepreneurship and leadership while inspiring others at East Carolina University. As president of ECU’s...

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Feb 02, 2026
  • Alondra Martinez

Student: Sofia Azam

For Sofia Azam, choosing East Carolina University meant finding a place rooted in connection and service. From the beginning, ECU stood out as a campus focused on people and community...

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Feb 02, 2026
  • Ken Buday

Faculty: David Carraway

David Carraway cherishes a photograph in his office. Wearing a graduation gown, his 2021 tassel hanging from his purple cap, Carraway raises his hand in celebration. “I was pointing to...

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Jan 05, 2026
  • Ronnie Woodward

Faculty: Dr. Tony Kulas

An East Carolina University student in the Department of Kinesiology who is interested in furthering their research profile could lean on Dr. Tony Kulas, who can walk the hallways of...

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Jan 05, 2026
  • Ronnie Woodward

Student: Johnny McCarter III

Johnny McCarter III is filled with pride, and accompanying tears, when the 55-year-old discusses his academic journey. He dropped out of high school when he was a teenager. He doesn’t...

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Dec 12, 2025
  • Alondra Martinez

Student: Cooper Hilbert

East Carolina University senior Cooper Hilbert has spent his college career exploring how cities work and how they can work better. What began as simple curiosity grew into a passion...

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Dec 02, 2025
  • Alondra Martinez

Student: RaSheeda Waddell

RaSheeda Waddell’s journey at East Carolina University began with music but it has evolved into a path of remarkable achievement in higher education as she works toward her Doctor of...

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Dec 01, 2025
  • Ken Buday

Staff: Quinten Robinson

When Quinten Robinson became a graduate admissions specialist for the East Carolina University Graduate School in 2021, it was music to his ears. The Havelock native had graduated from ECU’s...