Honors College

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

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

January 2025

Jamaica ABE gives students unique perspective, experience

This May, East Carolina University students will participate in the third annual alternative break experience in Montego Bay, Jamaica, through a partnership with the ECU Honors College, ECU Center for […]

1.13.2025

October 2024

By the numbers: Honors seminar tackles sports betting

Sports betting has been a hot topic over the past several years, especially with North Carolina legalizing online betting in 2023 and officially accepting bets this March. Dr. Tom Robbins, […]

10.22.2024

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

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

From ECU to the Capitol: Jason Smith’s Path to Nonpartisan Leadership

Jason Smith graduated from the honors program at East Carolina University in 2004 with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and political science. After his time in the honors program, […]

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

Honors College offers five study abroad, experiential learning trips

In efforts to help Honors College students find opportunities to go abroad, the college has partnered with departments and offices across East Carolina University to offer five unique experiences. Study […]

9.5.2024

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