Student: Kendall Pixley
Kendall Pixley, a Brinkley-Lane Scholar majoring in biology and public health at East Carolina University, has found purpose at the intersection of research, service and global experience. Pixley is deeply...
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Faculty: Dr. Alexandre R. Vieira
At East Carolina University’s School of Dental Medicine, Dr. Alexandre R. Vieira is leading efforts to expand and strengthen the school’s research enterprise. “Our school of Dental Medicine is relatively...
Student: Madisyn French
Although East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine student Madisyn French is far from her hometown of Cherokee, North Carolina, she is eager to establish her role in the clinical...
Student: Kensey Tarkington
Kensey Tarkington, a junior majoring in exercise physiology at East Carolina University, is dedicated to promoting health and wellness. Whether leading the Kinesiology Majors Club, conducting research or advocating for...
Faculty: Dr. Morgan Milton
As the temperatures rise, Dr. Morgan Milton’s research on Vibrio bacteria highlights the growing risks and why we should remain vigilant during the warmer months. At East Carolina University’s Brody...
Student: Riley Bessetti
From an early age, Riley Bessetti was drawn to science. Now a fifth-year doctoral candidate in East Carolina University’s Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology at the Brody School of...
Faculty: Dr. Erik Taylor
Professor Erik C. Taylor doesn’t just read the newspaper — he turns it into a dynamic teaching moment. “On a classroom day for me, the first thing I do to...
Student: Sarah Maisto
From growing the Pirate Sales Club to shaping future leaders through the Toolbox Leadership Academy, Sarah Maisto has established herself as a standout student at East Carolina University. Throughout her...
Faculty: Dr. Yilei Huang
Perhaps no other dogs on campus receive as many odd looks as Little Dee and Pete, the walking robot dogs that Dr. Yilei Huang takes out every so often. “Most...
Staff: Audra Thomas
Audra Thomas has mentored hundreds of students in her 25 years at East Carolina University, working to ensure they feel like they belong and can find support to succeed in...