Brinkley-Lane Profile: John Kumar
A self-described “British boy through and through,” John Kumar grew up in Bath, England, where his days were filled with fish and chips, cricket, field hockey and centuries-old architecture. In December...
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Brinkley-Lane Profile: Hiba Hassib
East Carolina University felt like home to Hiba Hassib when she first visited campus. “I chose ECU because from the moment I stepped on campus, I felt welcomed and at home....
Brinkley-Lane Profile: Hayden Harper
Being the sixth East Carolina University Pirate in her family, Hayden Harper’s decision was sealed when she received her acceptance into the Brinkley-Lane Scholars program. “Throughout my college search, I...
Brinkley-Lane Profile: Hannah Escobar
For as far back as she can recall, Hannah Escobar has been interested in learning about Japan. Now that she’s a Brinkley-Lane Scholar, she will get the chance to experience...
Brinkley-Lane Profile: AbdulHamid Dauda
During Selection Sunday, AbdulHamid Dauda saw what it would be like to attend East Carolina University and realized he had an opportunity to be a unique success story as part...
Brinkley-Lane Profile: Drew Crumpler
Today’s traditional college students grew up in the era of the side hustle, and Andrew “Drew” Crumpler of Bentonville, Arkansas, is a man for this moment. A musician (guitar, bass...
Brinkley-Lane Profile: Korina Cortezano
A dedicated high school band member, Korina “Kori” Cortezano got word that the band was short a tuba player. A seasoned baritone player and two-year drum major, Cortezano had no...
Brinkley-Lane Profile: Hayden Collier
Hayden Collier’s dream is to pursue his calling in ministry. He is excited about participating in campus ministries at East Carolina University, especially with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)...
Brinkley-Lane Profile: Eriifeoluwa Adebanji
Eriifeoluwa Adebanji’s first introduction to East Carolina University was a college fair where he met international admissions counselor Mary Crawford. “Although she barely knew me, she treated me like family,...
Brinkley-Lane Profile: Joel Addy-Wedlock
Joel Addy-Wedlock can rattle off nearly 10 states he has lived during his childhood. There is Maryland, Oklahoma, Illinois and others, and a stint in Canada. He moved from Albany,...