Emily Leach

June 2026

Student makes most of internship 

An internship that started in January continues and has already provided some unique opportunities for an East Carolina University student. Jahaviyouna Cruz’s innovation and commercialization internship with the Crisp Small Business Resource Center is expected to run through the […]

 6/29/2026

COB Hurricanes intern witnesses Stanley Cup run 

Being a go-getter helps increase the odds of East Carolina University College of Business students having successful careers and, thus, a comfortable lives. However, this Pirate work ethic can sometimes get in the way of special moments — like raising the Stanley Cup.  “Unfortunately, […]

 6/29/2026

ECU students present research at national marketing conference

Two East Carolina University College of Business students’ scholarship and academic excellence were showcased on a national stage last semester. MBA student Kamila Buckle ’24, ’26, and recent graduate Omar […]

 6/19/2026

COB student travels around the globe in 21 days

It took about three years for the first expedition around the world 500 years ago. Last month, it took East Carolina University College of Business rising senior Ella Slate just […]

 6/19/2026

RISE29 2.0 rises with Golden LEAF grant

A nearly $350,000 Golden LEAF Foundation grant will fund RISE29 2.0 — the next phase of a successful initiative that combines student learning with regional impact. Through the program, East […]

 6/19/2026

Research reveals consumers value human-created art over AI art

Artificial intelligence can generate artwork in seconds by doing everything from designing logos to creating merchandise graphics. It can produce content at a scale never before possible. Yet despite the […]

 6/3/2026

COB students learn in London

It was London calling for East Carolina University risk management and insurance students last month for a business trip. The nearly dozen students headed across the pond for an immersive […]

 6/3/2026

May 2026

Partnership brings networking event for professionals to ECU

Participants have the chance to expand networks and create lasting connections at the Greenville-Pitt Chamber’s June Business After Hours event, which will be held at East Carolina University. In collaboration […]

 5/27/2026

Study shows benefit with GenAI for sales

Generative artificial intelligence shows promise for improving sales performance, according to a new study from East Carolina University’s College of Business highlighting the role of AI in transforming sales performance […]

 5/8/2026

Former student athlete receives two job offers 

Tennis brought Martina Muzzolon to ECU – and the United States, for that matter. But now, she is about to head north to be a star with “Big Four” accounting firm Ernst […]

 5/8/2026