Student: Madison Heffentrager
Growing up near the coast of North Carolina, East Carolina University student Madison Heffentrager always had a passion for being outdoors. A native of Moyock, Heffentrager spent her childhood exploring...
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Student: Karsyn Tall
Karsyn Tall, a senior at East Carolina University, is passionate about nutrition and wellness. "I have always had a passion for cooking and food in general. The first time I...
Student: Joseph Bryant
Joseph Bryant, a native of Greensboro, is a senior majoring in public health studies at East Carolina University and an aspiring pharmacist. "Medicine is an important part of a community's...
Student: Allison Flowers
Business was not Allison Flowers’ first passion. Growing up, Flowers was surrounded by the sound of music. “My mother was the music minister at our church, and I always looked...
Pirate Profile: Joel McAuliffe
At age 5, the question "Why is the sky blue?" made East Carolina University senior Joel McAuliffe realize that the atmosphere could be truly magnificent. "We shouldn't just view the...
Student: Jessica Shamberger
As a second-year dental student at East Carolina University, Jessica Shamberger is combining her love of public health with her desire to help underprivileged areas. “The mission of ECU’s dental...
Student: Ellen Franks
Ellen Franks, a U.S. Air Force veteran and mother of four children, said one reason she chose East Carolina University is because of its support of veterans. "Everyone who works...
Student: Dylan Ritch
East Carolina University senior Dylan Ritch of Hendersonville was not always involved in theatre. "When I was younger, I was into sports and I played basketball. Then in high school,...
Student: Mia Willis
Since high school, senior Mia Willis of Charlotte has had a passion for performing and debating. When she arrived at East Carolina University, her talent and drive only deepened. "I...
Student: Kristy Cook
East Carolina University graduate student Kristy Cook has always been a Pirate at heart. “When I was 5 years old, I decided I wanted to go to ECU, and I...