Kristen Martin Archives

A National Endowment for the Humanities grant provided 72 educators, including a pair of East Carolina University faculty members, the opportunity to spend a week in Saipan learning about conflict history outside of museum walls.
Aug 22, 2023
  • Kristen Martin

LESSONS FROM SAIPAN

After three years of delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, East Carolina University faculty returned to Saipan to host two week-long residential history and culture programs for K-12 educators. “Saipan’s...

Jul 27, 2023
  • Kristen Martin

ECU partners with UNC System schools for future teacher symposium

A partnership between East Carolina University, UNC Wilmington and UNC Pembroke allowed North Carolina high school students to experience life as a college student and explore the world of teacher...

Jul 13, 2023
  • Kristen Martin

Coastal experiences lead ECU’s student to prestigious scholarship

A semester studying at the Coastal Studies Institute (CSI) on East Carolina University’s Outer Banks Campus launched Christine Chan’s interest in marine science and led to her receiving the Ernest...

Jun 19, 2023
  • Kristen Martin

ECU receives A+ for elementary education literacy programs

East Carolina University’s undergraduate educator preparation program has earned an A+ rating from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ), a recognition given to only 48 schools nationally for elementary...

Jun 15, 2023
  • Kristen Martin

Grant provides scholarships, microcredentials to future teachers

Three East Carolina University faculty members have been awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to address the shortage of secondary math and science teachers, especially in rural, high-need school...

May 19, 2023
  • Kristen Martin

Virtual, augmented reality engages students in science education, climate change

Research by two East Carolina University College of Education faculty members aims to bring the natural world to life for future teachers and K-12 students through augmented and virtual reality....

ECU Brinkley-Lane Scholars
May 18, 2023
  • Kristen Martin

Sophie Davis

The chance to be a part of a close and passionate community drew 18-year-old Sophie Davis to the Brinkley-Lane Scholars program. “I adore hearing about other people’s goals, interests and...

ECU Brinkley-Lane Scholars
May 18, 2023
  • Kristen Martin

Noah Abel

When he received the offer to be a Brinkley-Lane Scholar, Williamston’s Noah Abel was in shock. “First of all, I didn’t even expect to get into the Honors College at...

ECU Brinkley-Lane Scholars
May 18, 2023
  • Kristen Martin

Anya Duffy

When making her college decision, Anya Duffy had two requirements: She wanted to go out of state and attend a large university. What checked the final box in favor of...

Robert and Amy Brinkley, left, and Pat and Lynn Lane, right, were honored by Chancellor Philip Rogers for their historic commitment to ECU.
May 17, 2023
  • Kristen Martin
  • Patricia Earnhardt Tyndall

HISTORIC COMMITMENT

In a milestone moment for East Carolina University, Chancellor Philip Rogers on Wednesday announced a combined $30 million commitment to the institution from Robert Gentry Brinkley ’78 and Amy Woods...