Brinkley-Lane Scholars

May 2025

Sampson blends research, service during his four years at ECU

As a Greenville native with a passion for STEM and service, Noah Sampson has made the most of his time at East Carolina University. As a double major in biology […]

5.6.2025

February 2025

Humann shares experience studying abroad during her senior year

This blog was written by fourth-year Brinkley-Lane Scholar & Honors College student Lauren Humann, an entrepreneurship major. In fall 2024, she studied abroad in Australia. You can support other Honors […]

2.14.2025

Brinkley-Lane Scholars to host 49 finalists for Selection Sunday

Out of an impressive 900 applicants this year, the Brinkley-Lane Scholar’s program at East Carolina University will host its 49 finalists for Selection Sunday on Feb. 16. These finalists are […]

2.13.2025

From Times Square to Snowball Fights: Brinkley-Lane Scholars experience NYC

Impact trips are an important part of the Brinkley-Lane Scholar experience. The choice between Charleston, SC, and New York City, NY, is one many of the senior scholars have thought […]

2.7.2025

Jamaica ABE provides blend of service, community engagement

East Carolina University students will take part in the third annual alternative break experience this May in Montego Bay, Jamaica, through a collaboration with the ECU Honors College, Amizade, and […]

2.5.2025

October 2024

ECU Theatre Arts student Lawler balances scholarship, service and stage

There has never been a doubt in McKenna Lawler’s mind of what she wanted to be when she grew up. From a young age, Lawler had a great passion for […]

10.7.2024

September 2024

First-year scholars celebrate month of successes, camaraderie

For the Brinkley-Lane Scholars, the first few weeks at East Carolina University have been exciting, demanding and full of growth. Each scholar harbors different interests but as a group, they […]

9.27.2024

July 2024

Limon receives $8,500 Phi Kappa Phi fellowship

East Carolina University Honors College student and Brinkley-Lane Scholar Javier Limon has been awarded an $8,500 graduate fellowship from The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. Limon graduated in May […]

7.26.2024

February 2024

Brinkley-Lane Scholars to host 54 finalists this Selection Sunday

The Brinkley-Lane Scholars Program at East Carolina University will host 54 finalists for Selection Sunday on Feb. 18.  These finalists are the best and brightest students from nearly 1000 applicants […]

2.16.2024

July 2023

Boop pursues master’s degree in London

Originally published in the College of Nursing newsletter Meghan Boop, a Brinkley-Lane Scholar and 2016 CON alumna, is currently a master of science candidate in bioethics at King’s College London. […]

7.18.2023