Lacey L. Gray Archives

Feb 14, 2020
  • Lacey L. Gray

COMING FULL CIRCLE

Married East Carolina University professors never expected a rogue storm to shipwreck their boat along the coast of North Carolina 35 years ago, but that is exactly what happened and...

Dec 03, 2019
  • Lacey L. Gray

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...

Nov 08, 2019
  • Lacey L. Gray

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...

Sep 19, 2019
  • Lacey L. Gray

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...

Sep 04, 2019
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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....

Aug 29, 2019
  • Lacey L. Gray

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...

Aug 27, 2019
  • Lacey L. Gray

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...

Aug 06, 2019
  • Lacey L. Gray

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...

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May 21, 2019
  • Lacey L. Gray

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...

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May 21, 2019
  • Lacey L. Gray

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...