Office of Expert Services News

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

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

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

March 2026

Twilley Academy of Sales Leadership announces new board

A variety of backgrounds highlight the newly finalized executive board of directors for East Carolina University’s Twilley Academy of Sales Leadership. The central hub for cutting-edge sales education, research and […]

 3/2/2026

Cunanan Center staffer helps students prepare for career success

Helping students land a job before or as soon as they graduate from ECU has become Melissa Parks’ ’00, ’02 passion. She is currently an associate director and internship coordinator […]

 3/2/2026

January 2026

OES staffer excels when and where needed

University program associate is Samantha Zomok’s official title, but it doesn’t really fit what she does. She explains it as “office management,” but that might not even be able to […]

 1/21/2026

December 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

Cunanan Center provides visits to area companies

It has been a busy fall for the Cunanan Center for Professional Success, taking both graduate and undergraduate students on adventures to see where they could soon be working.   The Immersive MBA (IMBA) cohort traveled to Spirit […]

 12/3/2025

November 2025

Non-finance professionals add finance knowledge to their toolbox

Sometimes the job you have isn’t what you were trained for. In those instances, learning on the job doesn’t always help you thrive. So, for those without a financial background, […]

 11/18/2025