Interdisciplinary Professions

March 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

December 2025

REI hosts GRAD Partnership fall welcome back event for southeast region schools

The East Carolina University Rural Education Institute hosted the GRAD Partnership Fall Welcome Back event on October 9, at the ECU Main Student Center, bringing together the southeast region cohort […]

 12/23/2025

Faculty Profile: Shontell Zenon

Dr. Shontell Zenon is an assistant professor in counselor education who became a faculty member in the College of Education in the fall 2025 semester. Can you share a little […]

 12/16/2025

Faculty Profile: Andy Zalot

Dr. Andy Zalot is an assistant professor in library science who became a faculty member in the College of Education in the fall 2025 semester. Can you share a little […]

 12/16/2025

Faculty Profile: Tyler Youngman

Dr. Tyler Youngman is an assistant professor in library science who became a faculty member in the College of Education in the fall 2025 semester. Can you share a little […]

 12/16/2025

September 2025

ECU researchers awarded grant to strengthen computer science in teacher education

A team of East Carolina University College of Education researchers is one of 10 teams accepted to the 2025-2027 PrepareCS cohort and awarded a $10,000 grant to support project development. […]

 9/24/2025

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

Spring 2025 Graduate: Jeremy Cleaton

Name:  Jeremy Cleaton Major/Degree Program:  Adult Education, MAEd Hometown/Current City: Ayden, NC / Greenville, NC Hobbies/interests: Spending time with family outdoors, hunting, fishing, camping, and sports. What’s your favorite memory […]

 4/30/2025

November 2024

Lancaster’s assistantships with IDP, ECU football team position him for future success

Kalen Lancaster knew that a degree in counselor education was the perfect fit for him after working with fellow students in his undergraduate coursework at East Carolina University. “I enjoy […]

 11/27/2024

October 2024

Writers and publishers workshop sees success in eastern NC

Contributed by Phyllis Broughton Friday, September 13, 2024, was a lucky day for 34 participants who attended a workshop at Martin Community College that was designed and created by Dr. […]

 10/30/2024