Student: Ongeri Ayako
Ongeri Joseph Ayako, second-year medical student at East Carolina University’s Brody School of Medicine, believes in balance in his approach to becoming a doctor and his family life. Ayako, originally...
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Faculty: Dr. Oneil Harris
Dr. Oneil Harris, associate professor in the Department of Finance at East Carolina University, had one word to describe his youth growing up in Kingston, Jamaica — “interesting.” However, that...
Student: Nakaya Melvin
East Carolina University student Nakaya Melvin is always up for a challenge. Melvin, a senior from Fayetteville, is an Honors College student double majoring in public health studies and chemistry....
Student: Lamar Gilchrist
As a kid, East Carolina student Lamar Gilchrist got to be in front of a camera. Now, he wants to be the one behind it. “When I was growing up,...
Faculty: Dr. Teresa Ryan
As someone who researches acoustics, Dr. Teresa Ryan can appreciate the sound of a heavy metal band. “I’m a member of the Slayer fan club,” said Ryan, an assistant professor...
Student: Delaney Arthur
East Carolina student Delaney Arthur has a passion for drawing and designing clothes. Now, she hopes to one day start her own design company. Arthur, a junior from Lynchburg, Virginia,...
Student: Dana Cea
Dana Cea, a second-year East Carolina University doctoral student in rehabilitation counseling and administration, is an advocate for people with disabilities and the LGTBQ community. Cea’s passion for advocacy stems...
Student: Darius Alexander
East Carolina University student Darius Alexander has aspirations to be a district attorney and to influence criminal justice reform. Alexander, a junior, is originally from New York but moved to...
Student: Sean Wear
East Carolina University student Sean Wear is a veteran with a passion for industrial engineering. Wear, a senior from Chicago, is majoring in industrial technology with a concentration in mechanical...
Student: Liz Blumthal
Liz Blumthal wants to leave her legacy at East Carolina University while preparing to care for others. Blumthal, a junior from Suwannee, Georgia, is an Honors College student with a...