School of Hospitality Leadership

February 2025

SHL continues to produce thought leadership via research, contributed articles

The thought leadership coming out of the School of Hospitality Leadership continues to be impressive. Academic Research “Jenna” Seung Hyun Lee, an associate professor in the SHL, had a very […]

2.10.2025

School of Hospitality Leadership Alumnus Spotlight: Justin Aldrich

I started my career in Nashville with Parks Hospitality, who I met during one of the many career fairs hosted by the School of Hospitality Leadership. I joined as a […]

2.6.2025

School of Hospitality Leadership spotlight: Brad Johns

I am Brad Johns, a graduate of East Carolina’s School of Hospitality Leadership in 2019. I am the Sales Manager at The Hotel at The University of Maryland – a […]

2.5.2025

October 2024

SHL Alumni: Jessica Gant

The alumnus checks in about her career trajectory and shows that a hospitality degree can lead to so much more than a hospitality career.

10.15.2024

July 2024

Grit at Work: David Voelz

I now have choices that were previously unavailable to me.

7.30.2024

May 2024

SHL’s Cynthia Deale wins global education award

Professor recognized for demonstrating a strong commitment to both students and partners and creating positive and impactful experiences.

5.30.2024

SHL alumni spotlight: Zach Dettlinger

“There is not one other school out there that I could have been happier with then ECU’s School of Hospitality Leadership.”

5.9.2024

SHL celebrates graduates in spring 2024 ceremonies

ECU recently hosted graduation ceremonies on Friday, May 3, 2024, at the stadium. The School of Hospitality Leadership (SHL) participated in the College of Business (COB) recognition ceremonies at 4 […]

5.9.2024

SHL alumna spotlight: Erika Edmundson

It is so rewarding getting to use my education in the town I learned it all in.

5.2.2024

SHL students continue 100% pass rate for CHIA

Financial mgmt. seniors in the School of Hospitality Leadership earned a 100% pass rate for the Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics.

5.2.2024