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April 2026

Dr. Christine Mitchell – 2026 40 Under Forty Honoree

Name: Dr. Christine Mitchell Current job & city you reside in: District STEM Coordinator for Wilson County Schools – Wilson, NC Degrees awarded by ECU and years received: BS in […]

 4/17/2026

Cameron Gupton – 2026 40 Under Forty Honoree

Name: Cameron Gupton  Current job & city you reside in: North Carolina New Teacher Support Program Instructional Coach  Greenville, NC  Degrees awarded by ECU and years received: Bachelor of Science, Secondary […]

 4/17/2026

DJ Fussell, III – 2026 40 Under Forty Honoree

Name: DJ Fussell, III Current job & city you reside in: Social Studies Educator, Innovation Early College High School.  I live in Greenville, NC Degrees awarded by ECU: BA in History […]

 4/17/2026

Alumni Profile: Brennon Register

Brennon Register is a 2024 graduate who was recently named Beginning Teacher of the Year. She currently teaches at South Topsail Elementary School. Below is a written interview with her. […]

 4/10/2026

March 2026

Sylcott provides STEM enrichment for Bethel youth

The ECU Center for STEM Education strongly believes in improving science enrichment opportunities and STEM access for students across North Carolina. ECU faculty are equally committed to providing opportunities for […]

 3/31/2026

Faculty organize place-based experiential learning to immerse students in history

Dr. Mary Huffman and Dr. Tyler Youngman from East Carolina University developed a 3-day Washington County place-based experiential learning program to immerse students in local history through hands-on, inquiry-based learning. The program emphasized […]

 3/29/2026

Schaefer discusses importance of study abroad

East Carolina University alumna Allison Schaefer dove into study abroad experiences headfirst. During her time as an undergraduate and graduate science education student, Schaefer went on three trips with Dr. […]

 3/3/2026

February 2026

Pirate Nation Gives Pickleball Tournament – Feb. 27, 2026

The College of Education’s students have challenged the faculty and staff to a pickleball tournament to support the college for Pirate Nation Gives. The tournament will take place on Friday, […]

 2/13/2026

Faculty conduct outreach through Lifelong Learning Program

Drs. Vanessa Reyes and Kathy Lohr partnered with the Lifelong Learning Program over the past two semesters. This collaboration has allowed them to connect with older adults and explore their […]

 2/5/2026

Student Profile: Kaelyn Ward

Name: Kaelyn Ward Current major/degree program: Elementary education with a concentration in reading and AIG Hometown: Rocky Mount, NC Hobbies/interests: baking, water activities, working out/staying active What drew you to […]

 2/4/2026