Events

February 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

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

February 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

October 2024

ECU Honors leaders help new students find community through Honors Ambassadors and CREWS mentors programs

The Honors Ambassadors and CREWS (Connections, Resources, Engagement and Welcome Sessions) Mentors are two leadership programs that help shape the new student experience at the East Carolina University Honors College. […]

 10/7/2024

July 2024

Dr. Steve Ballard completes service to ECU

After a four-decade-long career in higher education and a multitude of lessons in leadership, Dr. Steve Ballard has retired from East Carolina University. Ballard served as ECU’s seventh chancellor from […]

 7/2/2024

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

June 2023

Makers program encourages artistic expression

In the Honors College, the Art Makers program allows students to express themselves through art and design. Curated by Honors College student Hannah Umphlett, the Makers program provides an outlet […]

 6/1/2023

February 2023

EC Scholars Program welcomes 48 finalists to campus for 2023 Selection Sunday

On Feb. 19, 2023, the EC Scholars Program will welcome 48 finalists to campus for Selection Sunday. This year’s finalists represent three states and 31 North Carolina counties. They are […]

 2/18/2023

December 2022

Sophomore EC Scholars collaborate with EOSA faculty

This fall, the sophomore cohort of EC Scholars collaborated with faculty across campus as part of the Engagement and Outreach Scholars Academy (EOSA). “The EOSA experience was an amazing opportunity, […]

 12/16/2022