CHANGING GEARS
Brandon Yates went into Match Day at East Carolina University’s Brody School of Medicine hoping to match with a residency in obstetrics and gynecology. But his path to that specialty...
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Gusty winds blew across the Making Pitt Fit Community Garden off County Home Road in Greenville as East Carolina University students Tasha Spencer and Garrett Hope prepped planting beds for...
College of Health and Human Performance recognizes philanthropy, service
Every year, generous donors support scholarships, travel for students, academic programs and community outreach for East Carolina University’s College of Health and Human Performance (HHP). This year, HHP recognized philanthropy...
CORE VALUES
Building Capacity for Underserved Areas Twenty-one students who completed the Public Fellows Internship program, funded by the State Employees’ Credit Union Foundation, were honored for their service in rural communities...
JUST DANCE
East Carolina University’s Mary Ellen Hunter founded Piratethon, a student-led dance marathon fundraiser, to help children just like her. Hunter, a senior from Raleigh, had a heart defect and was...
ASPIRE TO INSPIRE
White House correspondent and political analyst April Ryan presented the keynote address for East Carolina University’s celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Wednesday night at the Main Campus Student...
SHIPSHAPE FOR THE FUTURE
East Carolina University’s graduating class of fall 2019 includes nearly 2,300 students who will receive their degrees during the Friday, Dec. 13 commencement ceremony. The students are unique and ambitious....
MAKING WAVES
Volunteering at a water sports event helped Emily Laxson, recreational therapy major in the College of Health and Human Performance, chart the course for her future. “School had just started,...
GOALS IN BUSINESS
Charlotte’s Mesyiah Fleming credits East Carolina University with providing not only the skills, but also the lifelong friends and connections to succeed in his chosen career. Fleming, who will graduate...
Purple Pantry, new service lab ready to support students
The Purple Pantry targets food insecurity on the campus of East Carolina University, and now in its second year, it has experienced an increase in the number of students it...