ENGINEERING PIRATES
Oscar Maldonado grew up watching and later working on the big rigs in his father’s trucking company in Clinton. His passion for trucks and cars grew — he’s the proud...
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ENCOURAGING ARCHAEOLOGICAL DIVERSITY
Preserving history and heritage is a prominent goal in the field of archaeology, and East Carolina University’s Maritime Studies Program helps students gain the knowledge to meet that goal through...
Stephanie Stewart
Stephanie Stewart has traveled to 12 countries around the world so far — through books. She’ll continue her journey this summer by reading stories from Hispanic countries in Spanish script...
Ashby Dickerson
Ashby Dickerson had an insider’s view of the EC Scholars experience — her older brother Cole. “I feel like the EC Scholars program is about being part of a family...
Brooke Butler
Brooke Butler grew up with three older brothers, but the new East Carolina University EC Scholar wasn’t about to let them get the best of her. “I have three brothers...
Sarah Wright
The health care system has been an influential force in Sarah Wright’s life. Inspired by her mother, Amanda, executive director of pharmacy at Cape Fear Valley Health System, Wright wanted...
Noah Watkins
A love of East Carolina University started early for Noah Watkins. The Asheboro native visited ECU in eighth grade and fell in love with the campus and overall atmosphere. “Everyone...
Noah Sampson
Noah Sampson is a competitive soul with a servant’s heart. Discovering an early love for sports, he competes in soccer, track, and lately, spikeball. He attributes his competitive spirit to...
MaHogany Roper
Aspiring doctor MaHogany Roper has already spent several years immersing herself in the health care field before starting college, let alone medical school. At J.D. Clement Early College High School...
Kyia Riddick
Since she was a child, Kyia Riddick has dreamed of being a nurse. The Gates County native began researching nursing programs and learned about East Carolina University’s Pirate Nurses. The...