Student News

March 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

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

December 2025

Rooted in Rural: ECU Principal Fellows transforms leadership in eastern NC

At the heart of the East Carolina University Principal Fellows Program is a homegrown leadership approach. “We have a service-learning model that’s nationally accredited,” said Dr. Hal Holloman, professor and […]

 12/16/2025

November 2025

IHAT Center puts accessibility front and center

The Irene Howell Assistive Technology (IHAT) Center, housed in ECU’s College of Education, serves as a leading model for advancing inclusive practices in education and daily life with individuals with […]

 11/26/2025

July 2025

Education major launches lesson plan supply closet

To create engaging materials for their classrooms, teachers need access to a range of supplies, including chart paper, markers, construction paper, glue and more. This led East Carolina University Elementary […]

 7/1/2025

June 2025

ECU literacy students engage in immersive study-away professional development

From March 23-25, a group of ECU literacy ambassadors participated in a three-day study-away professional development experience in Winston-Salem. Led by ECU literacy education faculty, this immersive opportunity brought together […]

 6/18/2025

Pierce selected as ECU Student Teacher of the Year

For history education graduate Hunter Pierce ‘25, East Carolina University was the best choice when it came to pursuing a degree in education. “I chose ECU because of its history […]

 6/17/2025

May 2025

Spring fling for literacy leaders inspires NC educators

On Saturday, March 3, 2025, the Department of Literacy Studies, English Education, and History Education hosted 40 participants at the Rooted in Reading: Spring Fling for Literacy Leaders professional development […]

 5/16/2025

April 2025

Spring 2025 Graduate: Dr. Xiaoxi (Sophie) Cui

Name: Xiaoxi (Sophie) Cui  Major/Degree Program: Master of Arts in Education – Adult Education Hometown/Current City: Qingdao/Greenville, NC Hobbies/interests: Reading, baking, and playing with my kids What’s your favorite memory from your time at […]

 4/30/2025