Students Archives

May 12, 2022
  • Lacey L. Gray

Gabby Curlings

Gabriela “Gabby” Curlings wants to become a gynecologist and one day hopes to research and advance female health care. An 18-year-old from Greenville, Curlings is a senior at the Pitt...

May 12, 2022
  • Julie Roman

Katie Council

From cheerleading squad to a squad of scholars, Katie Council is heading to East Carolina University with a spirit of “servire” in mind. Council plans to study biology with a...

May 12, 2022
  • Harley Dartt

Julia Cavanaugh

Vocalist Julia Cavanaugh intends to use the opportunities afforded her as an EC Scholar to positively affect people’s lives through music therapy. “While I have always loved music, I wanted...

May 12, 2022
  • Ronnie Woodward

Sarayu Adala

Sarayu Adala has an older cousin who was an East Carolina University EC Scholar and 2020 graduate, so Adala is aware of the prestigious award and commitment. She also is...

Dr. Emily Yeager spends time her with student researchers Anjalee Hou, center, and Taylor Cash.
May 11, 2022
  • Kristen Martin

RESEARCH CONNECTION

For many aspiring college students, being able to participate in research projects as an undergraduate is a huge draw. With East Carolina University’s status as the only university in North...

May 10, 2022
  • Kim Tilghman

Tran named director of undergraduate research at ECU

East Carolina University’s Division of Research, Economic Development and Engagement has named Dr. Tuan Tran director of the Office of Undergraduate Research. Tran officially takes over the role this summer....

Ravian Jordan, left, and Kayin Fails turn their tassels at commencement.
May 06, 2022
  • ECU News Services

ALWAYS PIRATES

East Carolina University celebrated the Class of 2022 in Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium in its first full-scale spring commencement ceremony since 2019. The ceremony recognized the accomplishments of more than 4,600 spring...

May 05, 2022
  • Spaine Stephens

First cohorts graduate from ECU’s newest nursing doctoral programs

The College of Nursing at East Carolina University prepares more new nurses for North Carolina than any other four-year institution — its faculty and leadership focus on producing nurse leaders...

May 03, 2022
  • Ronnie Woodward

Goat therapy helps students lower exam stress level

Some East Carolina University students were pleasantly surprised to see goats in the library on Monday afternoon. Goats in the library? Yes, ECU Academic Library Services partnered with The Painted...

May 02, 2022
  • ECU News Services

PIRATE SUCCESS

Pirate success comes in many forms. For some, inspiration arises when they first set foot on campus, or experience one of East Carolina University’s unique programs like Semester at the...