Jackie Drake Archives

We believed
Sep 06, 2016
  • Jackie Drake
  • Rich Klindworth

We believed

From the start, ECU tight end Luke Fisher had an inkling. "I always knew we were going to win the game; I was positive the entire game, especially in the...

Aug 23, 2016
  • Jackie Drake

‘UPPING OUR GAME’

East Carolina University must up its game, Chancellor Cecil Staton told a gathering of alumni and supporters at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium on Monday night, but he wasn’t just talking about football....

Associate Dean for Student Affairs Susan Schmidt helps incoming medical student Noopur Doshi into her white coat during Friday’s ceremony at the Brody School of Medicine. (Photos by Gretchen Baugh)
Aug 05, 2016
  • Jackie Drake

WARM WELCOME

Third-year medical student Caitlin Durr was wearing a white coat in 90-degree heat at noon on Friday, but she still had goosebumps. She was preparing to lead her newest classmates...

Jul 29, 2016
  • Jackie Drake

TRAUMA AND HEALING

Dr. Josh Corsa had just sat down and taken off his shoes for a short break after an already busy night at Orlando Regional Medical Center when he received a...

A Brody student treats a patient at the Tarboro Stroke Clinic in 2013. (Photos by Cliff Hollis)
Jul 20, 2016
  • Jackie Drake

INTERNATIONAL EXCELLENCE

The way East Carolina University’s medical students serve the communities of North Carolina is earning international recognition for the Brody School of Medicine. Brody is one of seven schools globally...

Before the new student center on main campus can go up, vital underground utilities must be laid down, like power, water, storm water, sewer and communication lines. (Photos by Cliff Hollis)
Jul 06, 2016
  • Jackie Drake

CHANGE ON SCHEDULE

Members of the East Carolina community walking or driving by campus can see lots of construction this summer - but there's even more going on that can't always be seen....

Jun 20, 2016
  • Jackie Drake

Steve Ballard’s Era

Steve Ballard made a bold prediction in his March 2005 installation speech after being named East Carolina University's tenth chancellor the previous year. "In 2015, ECU will be recognized as...

Jun 10, 2016
  • Jackie Drake

SERVING THROUGH MUSIC

From reveille to taps, music is an essential part of military service, and alumni of East Carolina University play a vital role in providing musical inspiration to the U.S. Army....

May 31, 2016
  • Crystal Baity
  • Jackie Drake

‘GREAT BENEFIT’

A new training course and flight simulator used by U.S. Army and Air Force cadets at East Carolina University is helping develop the nation's future military leaders. Unique among schools...

May 17, 2016
  • Jackie Drake

KEEPING IN TOUCH

Alumni of East Carolina University have many ways to connect: reunions, networking events, e-mails and especially social media. But soon there will be a new platform that’s larger than all...