Student: Michaela Davenport
Michaela Davenport said her path to East Carolina University and the College of Nursing wasn’t easy, or direct, but she has no doubt it was the right choice. Davenport is...
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PIRATE program sparks interest in teaching among high schoolers
Three days of community building, lesson planning and college life. That’s what 104 high school students from 35 North Carolina counties experienced on East Carolina University’s campus June 18-20 through...
Student: Darian Hale
Darian Hale loves people and telling their stories. The East Carolina University senior is majoring in communication with a concentration in journalism. “There are stories everywhere,” Hale said. “I’ve learned...
ECU engineering students help develop prototype to support amputees in Africa
East Carolina University graduates set out to leave their marks on the world. Four 2025 engineering graduates have already done just that. Hannah Blackburn, Maranda Byrd, Lauren Simpson and Danielle...
Preparing Tomorrow’s Dentists gives prospective students a look at dental school
Ivianna Phifer adjusted her phone to just the right angle as she held a dental instrument in each hand and awaited instructions. Phifer was decked out in personal protective gear...
Your guide to Pirate life: meet the ECU orientation assistants
Orientation assistants (OA) serve a vital role in helping guide new students and their families into Pirate life at East Carolina University. Twenty-five OAs who are current students, along with...
ECU OI: Briannon Wall
Major: Middle grades education Hometown: Windsor Why did you choose ECU and what are some things that you love most about ECU? I chose ECU because it was a good mix of close...
ECU OI: Meghan Beam
Major: Biology Hometown: Roanoke Rapids Why did you choose ECU and what are some things that you love most about ECU? Purple and gold have been in my family for a long...
ECU OA: Pada Xiong
Major: Nursing Hometown: Catawba Why did you choose ECU and what are some things that you love most about ECU? I chose ECU because of the great nursing program they...
ECU OA: Marquise Webb
Major: Information and cybersecurity technology Hometown: Raleigh Why did you choose ECU and what are some things that you love most about ECU? I chose ECU for its ROTC program...