Jay Blackwelder

Published Apr 21, 2026 by
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Degree:

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

Accomplishments

  1. Graduating Magna Cum Laude
  2. Intern at Irons & Irons, P.A. for over two years
  3. Undergraduate Research Assistant for Gambling Research & Policy Initiative (Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology)
  4. Pi Lambda Phi Fraternity – Vice President of Philanthropy and Executive Board Member
  5. Order of Omega Member
  6. Outstanding First-Year Student Award recipient – Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society (2024)
  7. Honors College Student Council – First-Year Representative
  8. Honors College Mentorship Program
  9. ECU Ambassador for two years
  10. Pirate Navigator for two years
  11. Nancy W. Darden Scholarship in Criminal Justice recipient (2024)