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High school students explore careers in hospitality

Dozens of area high school students had the opportunity to get personal attention on career paths they may have never considered – and in career fields that have 100% job […]

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

ECU professors’ research aims to help small businesses

Two East Carolina University College of Business professors are working to create knowledge to empower small business owners and business brokers to make wiser and more fulfilling financial decisions. They […]

2/19/2026

COB students practice etiquette

It was an evening of elegance – and learning – as College of Business students learned the fine art of etiquette. Towne Insurance hosted the impactful evening at the Rock […]

2/17/2026

ECU COB students take on Miami business opportunities

Miami, Florida, is growing. According to a report by Miami Realtors, the city’s population rate has risen quicker than the nation’s and the state’s. This growth creates opportunities. Earlier this […]

2/17/2026

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

COB students excel in the classroom

It was celebration time – for not only ECU students, but also faculty and staff – as high achievers were recognized for their hard work in the classroom. ECU Excels […]

2/2/2026

COB professor teaches inside and out of the classroom

From high schoolers to ECU students to local business leaders, Dr. Christine Kowalczyk works with them all. Her goal – to develop successful business leaders. “Everyone is going to work […]

2/2/2026

COB professor finds link between AI for business and gaming

Artificial intelligence is a hot topic in just about every industry and in many daily conversations. While AI has permeated our lives, it might be surprising to know that its […]

1/21/2026

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 […]