Ono Abhulimen
When Michael and Jasmine Abhulimen had a daughter 18 years ago, they named her Onolunosen, which means “those who do good things will reap good things in return.” “My parents...
Erin Ward Archives
Pirate Nation raises nearly $40K for coronavirus relief on Giving Tuesday Now
East Carolina University raised nearly $40,000 on Giving Tuesday Now, a global day of philanthropy created to respond to the unprecedented need caused by the coronavirus. The May 5 initiative...
FACE MASK WARRIORS
The first face mask Kay Faldet made took her 45 minutes. Now, the senior university studies student can churn one out on her sewing machine in 15 minutes. As the...
‘WE ARE FIGHTING’
East Carolina University doctors, nurses and health care workers near and far are risking their lives to serve others during the coronavirus pandemic. From a nursing student working long shifts...
STUDENT EMERGENCY FUNDS
In early April, East Carolina University Interim Chancellor Ron Mitchelson emailed a video to the university community about helping students who are facing displacement, unemployment and other challenges due to...
SAFETY SKILLS
As health care providers across the country begin testing and caring for patients with COVID-19 symptoms, they must balance providing patients with reliable care while keeping their staffs healthy. Protective...
LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON
When Ledyard E. Ross Hall, home of East Carolina University’s School of Dental Medicine, opened in 2012, the man behind it served as an inspiration to future dentists committed to...
MATTERS OF THE HEART
East Carolina University’s motto servire – to serve – is at the center of all we do each day. From doctors who literally fix hearts to educators who fill them...
ABOVE AND BEYOND
In his 35 years at East Carolina University’s Brody School of Medicine, Dr. James Peden has helped patients in clinics, supervised residents, served as an attending on medical services and...
BEACON SCHOLARS
Beacon Scholars profile: • Represent 76 counties in N.C. • 3.62 unweighted GPA, 4.05 weighted GPA • Average ACT is 25, Average SAT is 1240 What began a year ago...