Brinkley-Lane Scholars

April 2026

Honors students participate in life-changing spring break experiences

During spring break, many of our East Carolina University Honors College students had the opportunity to participate in a variety of enriching experiences. From attending conferences to studying abroad, check […]

 4/27/2026

Honors College celebrates alumni, Advancement Council members selected as 40 Under Forty honorees

The Honors College is proud to announce that three of our alumni and two of our Advancement Council members are being honored with one of the university’s most prestigious alumni […]

 4/23/2026

March 2026

A Pirate’s life: The first-year Honors experience

Choosing to enroll at East Carolina University marks more than the beginning of a college education; it is the first step toward joining a community defined by ambition, support and […]

 3/13/2026

February 2026

Senior cohort of Brinkley-Lane Scholars sets sail to Big Apple

From the moment first-year students step onto campus, many imagine a senior year where everything finally feels clear: goals are set, plans are in motion and dreams are within reach. […]

 2/23/2026

Honors College to focus on student experiences for Pirate Nation Gives

For Pirate Nation Gives on March 4, 2026, the Honors College and Brinkley-Lane Scholars program are focused on experiences that enrich the lives of our students. The college has created […]

 2/20/2026

Brinkley-Lane Scholars to host 50 finalists for Selection Sunday

Honor, tradition, and Pirate pride will commence February 15 on Selection Sunday, hosted by the East Carolina University Honors College. This milestone represents the journey that begins with over 1,000 […]

 2/12/2026

December 2025

A Fish Eye Lens: Hardee establishes new organization at ECU

For generations, the Hardee family has fished the Pamlico River, a tradition that ignited Brinkley-Lane Scholar Blake Hardee’s lifelong passion for angling and conservation. Inspired by his hometown and his […]

 12/23/2025

Animation Aspirations: Greene travels to Lightbox Expo

While studying abroad at Nottingham Trent University in England, third-year fine art student and Brinkley-Lane Scholar Taylor Greene saw her peers’ interest and excitement to attend the Annecy International Animation […]

 12/23/2025

November 2025

Where Leadership Meets Legacy: Brinkley-Lane Scholars visit D.C.

A dedicated group of Brinkley-Lane Scholars embarked on an enriching journey aboard the Amtrak Train 40 from Rocky Mount, North Carolina, to Washington, D.C. The high-impact experience offered opportunities for […]

 11/9/2025

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