ECU College of Business

February 2026

Risk Management and Insurance students inspire learning trip to Bermuda

Bermuda sounds like a great vacation destination, but the archipelago recently became a training ground for several East Carolina University Risk Management and Insurance students. The Jan. 17-21 trip allowed […]

 2/3/2026

December 2025

COB faculty receives “Exemplary Performance” award

Dr. Cody Logan Chullen was recently recognized with the Exemplary Performance as Best Reviewer Award by the Academy of Management Learning & Education (AMLE) journal. This marks Chullen’s third time receiving the honor. He has served on […]

 12/17/2025

Students learn from alumni at Fidelity Investments

The College of Business Student Leadership Board (SLB), Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) made their first-ever professional development trip to tour the Fidelity Investments campus in Durham. Those who went on […]

 12/17/2025

Middle school students learn from COB students and alumni

In an effort to introduce middle school students to careers in Management Information Systems (MIS), teachers, along with ECU faculty, staff, alumni and students partnered up to present a unique workshop.  Nearly two dozen students from Eppes Middle School in Pitt […]

 12/17/2025

Students broadcast nationally on the hidden dangers of ultra processed foods

ECU risk management and insurance students shared their expertise on ultra processed foods to a national audience. The 45-minute webinar, called “Beyond the Label: The Hidden Dangers of Ultra Processed Foods,” included information on what ultra processed foods are, why they are plentiful, […]

 12/17/2025

Business leaders highlight tech and logistics careers

A first-of-its-kind event provided more than 70 ECU College of Business students an opportunity for exposure to industry professionals and provided employers a platform to engage with emerging talent. The […]

 12/5/2025

Athletes and researchers gain knowledge outside of their expertise 

Lee Brown, director of the Cunanan Center for Professional Success, was busy this fall reaching out to groups, including student athletes and researchers with the Brody School of Medicine. The participants are in different fields, but […]

 12/3/2025

COB professor leads study on AI impact on B2B sales

Sales professionals who integrated generative AI (GenAI) into their sales processes reported higher sales effectiveness, administrative efficiency and sales performance, according to a recent study authored by ECU COB professor Dr. Michael Rodriguez, interim director of the Twilley Academy of Sales Leadership. The peer-reviewed article is published […]

 12/3/2025

November 2025

SHL Alumni Spotlight: Boris Escalona Berbetty

Originally from Caracas, Venezuela, I came to the United States in 1995 in search of better educational opportunities that would lead me to a career in higher education. After earning […]

 11/15/2025

ECU designer receives national honor

Attention to detail with a little flair has an East Carolina University’s College of Business (COB) designer in the national spotlight. COB Visual Arts Specialist Emily Leach received the University […]

 11/13/2025