Next Steps for the Honors College Class of 2015

By: Erika Dietrick, Undergraduate Director of Marketing and Communications

As the second graduating class of the ECU Honors College prepares to walk across the stage in a little over a week, we are reminded of the incredible journey on which these students have embarked and all that they have accomplished. We are proud to know so many aspiring leaders, researchers, and artists. Below is a glimpse into the post-graduation plans of some of our students:

Ajay Ajmera, B.S. Biology: Pursing an M.D. at the Brody School of Medicine

Layne Barefield, B.S. Engineering (Concentration in Biomedical): Pursuing a M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Matthew Baucom, B.S. Biochemistry: Pursuing an M.D. at the Brody School of Medicine

Kimberly Paige Bostick, Hispanic Studies major and Biology minor: Pursuing the Physician Assistant Program at East Carolina University

Lindsay Caddell, B.S.N. Nursing: Hired as a nurse at Vidant Medical Center

Rebekah Carbone, B.S.N. Nursing: Hired as an R.N. at Vidant Medical Center

Kari Carr, B.S. Biology and B.A. Anthropology: Pursuing the Anatomy and Cell Biology Program at the Brody School of Medicine

Karina Dierolf, B.S.N. Nursing and Multidisciplinary Studies: Hired as a nurse at Mission Hospital in Asheville

Andrew Geddes, B.S. Exercise Physiology: Pursuing a PhD of Physical Therapy

Georganna Gower, B.S. Exercise Physiology: Pursuing the Physical Therapy Program at East Carolina University

Jordan Griffin, B.S. Exercise Physiology: Pursuing an M.D. at the Brody School of Medicine

Teresa Heavilin, B.S. Biology: Hired as the Summer Residence Hall Director at the University of Portland

Denver Hollingsworth, B.S. Communication: Marketing Firm in Raleigh, NC

Charley Jauss, B.S. Biology and B.A. Health Studies: Pursuing research at Arthrex, an orthopedic medical device company

Katherine Kirk, Economics major and Mathematics minor: Pursuing graduate school at East Carolina University

Sarah Marshall, B.S. Biology: Pursuing a master’s in Chemistry at East Carolina University

Shayna Mooney, B.S. Neuroscience and B.A. International Studies: Pursuing an M.D. at the Brody School of Medicine

Victoria Neff, BFA Theatre Educations and Theatre for Youth: Pursuing a Master of Arts in Educational Theatre

Michael Prunka, Communications (Concentration in Journalism): Hired at Cooke Communications

Brendan Schachle, B.S.B.A. in Marketing: Hired as an Account Coordinator at Strategic Pharma Solutions

Thomas Vaughan, Applied Atmospheric Science: Pursuing a M.S. in Meteorology at Florida State University

Brandon Watson, B.S. Engineering (Concentration in Mechanical): Enlisting in US Navy, Commissioned as an Ensign (O-1)

Allison Wiles, B.S. Hospitality Management (Concentration in Lodging): Hired as a Marriott International Manager

Eva Zeron, B.S. Engineering (Concentration in Industrial & Systems) and Mathematics minor: Hired as a Technical Analyst at Credit Suisse