Special Education, Foundations, and Research

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

June 2025

Emerick’s dedication nets him first year teacher award

For East Carolina University alumnus Nate Emerick ’24, receiving Johnston County Public Schools’ Outstanding First Year Teacher Award was confirmation that he had chosen the right path. “I love my […]

 6/26/2025

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

April 2025

Spring 2025 Graduate: Natalie Brown

Name: Natalie Brown Major/Degree Program: Special Education- Adapted Curriculum Hometown/Current City: Greensboro, North Carolina Hobbies/interests:  Some of my favorite hobbies are playing pickleball, taking walks outside, working out, and taking many trips to […]

 4/30/2025

Spring 2025 Graduate: Mckennzie Black

Name: Mckennzie Black Major/Degree Program: Special Education Adapted Curriculum (bachelor’s degree) Hometown/Current City: Greensboro, NC Hobbies/interests: Reading, Traveling, and Spending time with friends and family What inspired you to pursue […]

 4/30/2025

November 2024

Zhang elected President-elect of American Evaluation Association

East Carolina University College of Education professor Dr. Guili Zhang has been elected the President-Elect of the American Evaluation Association (AEA). “This prestigious position is a testament to Dr. Zhang’s […]

 11/12/2024

August 2024

Aspiring teachers dive into college life during ECU PIRATE program

More than 70 rising high school sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduates spent three days on East Carolina University’s campus to learn more about teacher education programs and college life. This […]

 8/1/2024

May 2024

Spring 2024 Graduate Spotlight: Clairissa McCormick

Name: Clairissa McCormick Major:  My major is Special Education General Curriculum with a concentration in reading and literacy. Hometown: My hometown is Murrysville, Pennsylvania.  Hobbies/interests: I love to be active and outside! I enjoy […]

 5/1/2024

Spring 2024 Graduate Spotlight: Sophie Adgate

Name: Sophie Adgate Major: Special Education-AC and Hispanic Studies     Hometown: Wake Forest, NC  Hobbies/interests: I love music and art and experimenting with different art forms, such as crochet, clay, […]

 5/1/2024

April 2024

NC CEC awards 3 distinguished service awards to ECU employees

Three East Carolina University College of Education faculty/staff members received awards from the North Carolina Council for Exceptional Children. Dr. Angela Novak was selected as the Distinguished Service Award recipient […]

 4/29/2024