Student: Allison Flowers
Business was not Allison Flowers’ first passion. Growing up, Flowers was surrounded by the sound of music. “My mother was the music minister at our church, and I always looked...
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Pirate Profile: Joel McAuliffe
At age 5, the question "Why is the sky blue?" made East Carolina University senior Joel McAuliffe realize that the atmosphere could be truly magnificent. "We shouldn't just view the...
ADDRESSING DISPARITY
Claudia Ferrufino-Sosa was just 28 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Now, at age 33 and cancer-free, she’s sharing what she’s learned about the importance of early detection with...
UNIQUE SOLUTION
Educators around the world face many of the same difficulties when pursuing advanced degrees, like completing their research and dissertation while working, but East Carolina University now provides a unique...
Student: Jessica Shamberger
As a second-year dental student at East Carolina University, Jessica Shamberger is combining her love of public health with her desire to help underprivileged areas. “The mission of ECU’s dental...
NURSING WORLDWIDE
It’s no secret that East Carolina University’s College of Nursing prepares nurses to serve North Carolina, educating the most new nurses of any institution in the state. And its graduate...
EARLY INTERVENTION
A new grant awarded to East Carolina University's Brody School of Medicine will support routine HIV blood testing for patients who come to Vidant Medical Center's emergency department and will...
Student: Ellen Franks
Ellen Franks, a U.S. Air Force veteran and mother of four children, said one reason she chose East Carolina University is because of its support of veterans. "Everyone who works...
CROSS-COUNTRY
An East Carolina University Honors College student's app led to an invitation to ride the Millennial Trains Project this summer. Mona Amin, a senior majoring in biology at ECU, co-created...
CLINICAL CATALYSTS
The Department of Family Medicine at East Carolina University has landed several large grants this year aimed at enhancing primary health care in rural areas. Collectively totaling $4.5 million, the...