HEADLINE WORTHY
Elizabeth Johnson, who was admitted to East Carolina University at the age of 16 and turned 18 in March, is one of the youngest students to complete her degree from...
Lacey L. Gray Archives
BREATHING CLEAN AIR
Preserving and improving the quality of breathable air is the life work of Dr. R.K.M. Jayanty, adjunct professor of biological and agricultural engineering at N.C. State, who spoke at East...
TELLING AMERICA’S DIVERSE STORIES
Award-winning journalist, entrepreneur and philanthropist Soledad O’Brien visited East Carolina University on Sept. 18 as the premier lecturer in the 2019-20 Voyages of Discovery Series. Early in the day, O’Brien...
HALF CENTURY OF SERVICE
Dr. James Kirkland is a professor of English at East Carolina University. For one of the largest departments on campus, with more than 80 faculty, this is not particularly noteworthy....
TALKING WAR HISTORY
Bookcases teeming with more than 1,000 books from floor to ceiling surround history professor Dr. Gerald Prokopowicz on three sides in his small office at East Carolina University. Tucked away...
OPRAH’S READING LIST
“Paris, 7 A.M.” synopsis courtesy of Simon & Schuster In “Paris, 7 A.M.,” Wieland explores June 1937 — the only year Bishop, a meticulous keeper of journals, did not fully...
LEAVING THEIR MARKS
East Carolina University’s Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences soon will launch the 13th season of its signature Voyages of Discovery Series. This year’s lineup spans a broad range...
Abigail E. Ulffers
Abigail E. Ulffers believes in diversifying her experiences and demonstrates this through her educational pursuits and community involvement. The 17-year-old from Greenville is a senior at D.H. Conley High School...
Amy E. Turner
Amy E. Turner wants to help those in need of medical assistance and one day plans to open a private practice in eastern North Carolina. The 17-year-old senior from Tyner...
Dustin T. Humphries
Dustin T. Humphries values education and wants to make a difference in the lives of others. Currently, he makes an impact by engaging through community service, and one day he...