X-Employees/Not News Services Archives

Jun 11, 2021
  • Natalie Sayewich

MAPPING COVID-19

When limited resources prevent everyone from having immediate access to COVID-19 vaccines, how do you determine who needs them most urgently? Where are they located? How can you get the...

Jun 08, 2021
  • Erin Ward

YouTube star MrBeast donates tech to ECU students

One of the most-subscribed YouTube creators in the country stopped by East Carolina University to donate more than $27,000 in laptops, iPads and headsets. MrBeast, the famously generous YouTuber whose...

May 21, 2021
  • Kelly Rusk

Air Force and Army ROTC programs commission new officers

Five cadets from East Carolina University’s Air Force ROTC program and 15 cadets from its Army ROTC program were commissioned as officers in ceremonies on May 8. In his remarks,...

May 14, 2021
  • Kelly Rusk

Ashby Dickerson

Ashby Dickerson had an insider’s view of the EC Scholars experience — her older brother Cole. “I feel like the EC Scholars program is about being part of a family...

May 14, 2021
  • Julie Roman

Sarah Wright

The health care system has been an influential force in Sarah Wright’s life. Inspired by her mother, Amanda, executive director of pharmacy at Cape Fear Valley Health System, Wright wanted...

May 14, 2021
  • Julie Roman

Noah Sampson

Noah Sampson is a competitive soul with a servant’s heart. Discovering an early love for sports, he competes in soccer, track, and lately, spikeball. He attributes his competitive spirit to...

May 14, 2021
  • Erin Ward

MaHogany Roper

Aspiring doctor MaHogany Roper has already spent several years immersing herself in the health care field before starting college, let alone medical school. At J.D. Clement Early College High School...

May 14, 2021
  • Kelly Rusk

Fosua Dadson

When Fosua Dadson began researching colleges she might attend, East Carolina University’s commitment to service stood out. “I saw opportunities for me to volunteer, to contribute,” said the 18-year-old. Her...

ECU graduate and U.S. Navy veteran Travis Barton looks forward to a service-oriented civilian career in clinical laboratory science.
May 03, 2021
  • Natalie Sayewich

SERVICE IN HIS BLOOD

Travis Barton knew that he was meant to help people since childhood. At the time, he didn’t know exactly what that would look like. Joining the military allowed him to...

Apr 27, 2021
  • Kelly Rusk

School of Social Work names new director

The School of Social Work at East Carolina University has announced Kirk A. Foster as its new director. He will join ECU in July. “I am delighted to welcome Dr....