Jamie Smith Archives

Sep 02, 2016
  • Jamie Smith

PAINT IT PURPLE

Nothing compares to Pirate Nation readying for the first kickoff of football season. Before East Carolina University’s players can take the field for the home game against Western Carolina this...

For the fifth consecutive year ECU received the HEED award for its commitment to diversity and inclusion. (Photo by Cliff Hollis)
Sep 01, 2016
  • Jamie Smith

INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE

One of East Carolina University’s seven guiding principles is to “keep our commitment to diversity and inclusiveness” and for the fifth consecutive year ECU has been recognized for that commitment...

Jaye Holland leads a class exercise during a Teach Back session of the Family Life Institute at ECU. (Photos by Cliff Hollis)
Aug 25, 2016
  • Jamie Smith

NEEDED RESOURCE

As school begins this fall, East Carolina University will play a major role in training health educators in K-12 schools across the state. For 28 years, the North Carolina School...

ECU College of Education alumni traveled to the Dominican Republic to work with the people of La Romana. Pictured left to right: Joelle Trongone ’09, Stephanie Powers ’08, Hilary Patty ’11, Michelle Kessler ’00, Michelle Money ’96, Megan Neal ’09, Jami Dickerson ’09, Cathy Kirkland ’90 ’04; Rear: Andrew Kievit ’96; Not pictured: Toni Sheriff ’11, Nicole Hitchens ’11 ’16. (Photo by Cliff Hollis)
Jul 08, 2016
  • Jamie Smith

‘YOU MATTER’

Two words – you matter – inspired 11 East Carolina University College of Education alumni to take the message of love and encouragement they helped cultivate at Eastern Elementary School...

ECU’s 11th chancellor, Dr. Cecil Staton, orders a morning coffee before beginning his first day on the job. (Photos by Cliff Hollis)
Jul 01, 2016
  • Jamie Smith

FIRST DAY

East Carolina University’s 11th chancellor, Dr. Cecil Staton, started his first day like most anyone else – ordering coffee. He walked to Wright Plaza and chatted with students and staff...

ECU Police has earned dual accreditation from two nationally recognized law enforcement organizations. (Photos by Cliff Hollis)
Jun 28, 2016
  • Jamie Smith

EXCELLENCE IN POLICING

The East Carolina University Police Department is one of two universities in the UNC system to earn dual accreditation from nationally recognized law enforcement organizations. ECU Police has been certified...

Jun 13, 2016
  • Jamie Smith

‘SENSELESS TRAGEDY’

Vigil honors Orlando victims Approximately 500 people came together Tuesday, June 14 in Greenville to honor and remember the victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando. The event began...

Jun 10, 2016
  • Jamie Smith

BECOMING A PIRATE

This summer approximately 4,000 excited students and their families will descend onto East Carolina University’s campus for a taste of the college experience that awaits them in the fall. Spread...

Apr 25, 2016
  • Jamie Smith

COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER

Almost 5,000 students will receive degrees during East Carolina University’s 2016 Spring Commencement ceremony. The event will be held Friday, May 6 in Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium and will begin at 9...

Apr 04, 2016
  • Jamie Smith

SEAMLESS SAFETY

East Carolina University is taking safety to the next level by placing a virtual blue light in the pocket of students, faculty and staff through LiveSafe, a safety smartphone application....