Student: Jonah Dickerson
Jonah Dickerson spent most of his time outside while growing up in Gatesville, the Gates County seat nestled in northeast North Carolina between the Chowan River’s vast floodplain and the...
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Maritime studies immersive experiences unveil underwater discoveries
Students in East Carolina University’s preeminent Program in Maritime Studies — one of only six in the world offering a master’s degree — have gotten real-world experience in documenting shoreline...
Student: Milena Judd
Milena Judd has wanted to be a teacher since she can remember. She’s also very good at math, and that combination of interests brought her to East Carolina University. She...
SGA officers prepare for new year
While many East Carolina University students take a pause this summer, Student Government Association president Daniel Walker and vice president Katie Council are busy preparing for the fall semester that...
Research shows value of college degree goes beyond ROI
Two East Carolina University researchers recently published a paper that examines how the overall benefits of earning a higher educational degree go far beyond return on investment. Concerns about the...
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...
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 OI: Tori Bain
Majors: Environmental studies and geography Hometown: Raeford Why did you choose ECU and what are some things that you love most about ECU? I originally chose ECU for their atmospheric...