Kristen Martin Archives

Recently published research by Dr. Allison Crowe and Dr. Heidi Bonner highlights the importance of mental health resources for law enforcement officers.
Sep 19, 2022
  • Kristen Martin

SUPPORTING FIRST RESPONDERS

An interdisciplinary collaboration between two East Carolina University faculty researchers is bringing new light to the mental health of law enforcement officers. Dr. Allison Crowe, a professor of counselor education,...

High school students participating in the PIRATE Institute interact with ECU College of Education faculty to learn more about pursuing an education degree.
Jul 07, 2022
  • Kristen Martin

REACHING FUTURE EDUCATORS

High school students interested in pursuing careers in education had the opportunity to attend a free, two-day event at East Carolina University. The Pirate Institute for Rural Aspiring Teacher Educators...

Jun 23, 2022
  • Kristen Martin

PATIENT CONTACT

For many undergraduate students with dreams of attending medical school, obtaining clinical experience means shadowing physicians or volunteering in a hospital. However, several students at East Carolina University are pursuing...

Jun 03, 2022
  • Kristen Martin

ECU alumnus receives state Principal of the Year award

East Carolina University alumnus Dr. Patrick Greene was selected as this year’s Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year during an awards ceremony in Raleigh. “It was certainly a...

J.H. Rose High School senior Carter Lamson works with students at the ECU Community School on a LEGO League program.
May 17, 2022
  • Kristen Martin

QUALITY PARTNERSHIPS

Not long after its founding as a laboratory school in 2017, the ECU Community School changed its name to better reflect its focus on the children and families it serves....

May 12, 2022
  • Kristen Martin

Kendall Pixley

For 17-year-old Kendall Pixley, choosing East Carolina University was an easy decision due to its emphasis on undergraduate research, study abroad opportunities and supportive environment. “I will never forget the...

May 12, 2022
  • Kristen Martin

McKenna Lawler

Service is important to McKenna Lawler so East Carolina University’s motto, servire, and record of community-focused endeavors stood out to her. Lawler is no stranger to how ECU can help...

May 12, 2022
  • Kristen Martin

Kaeleigh Kruger

Kaeleigh Kruger knew choosing where to attend college wasn’t a decision she should take lightly, so the 17-year-old didn’t hesitate to ask “Why ECU?” to everyone she met on East...

May 12, 2022
  • Kristen Martin

Marissa Diaz

For Marissa Diaz, East Carolina University was not a household name. The Naples, Florida native learned about ECU from close family friends who are also Pirate alumni. “They thought it...

Dr. Emily Yeager spends time her with student researchers Anjalee Hou, center, and Taylor Cash.
May 11, 2022
  • Kristen Martin

RESEARCH CONNECTION

For many aspiring college students, being able to participate in research projects as an undergraduate is a huge draw. With East Carolina University’s status as the only university in North...