BSIT Archives

Cameron Smitherman, wearing a camouflaged uniform, stands on the ground in front of the back of an open helicopter that has pallets of boxes of storm relief supplies.
Oct 10, 2024
  • Ken Buday

Above and Beyond

Flying in a Chinook helicopter over the mountains of North Carolina, ECU industrial technology student Cameron Smitherman saw the full scope of Helene’s devastation. “It’s very evident that the storm...

Jul 23, 2024
  • Ken Buday

Pirate Partnership

Students in Duplin County now have an easier path to an East Carolina University degree thanks to the signing of a bilateral agreement with James Sprunt Community College. The agreement...

Mar 18, 2024
  • Ken Buday

Sustaining scholarships

Perhaps there is no better logistician than a mother. East Carolina University senior Chris Campbell saw it with his mother. She kept the family stocked and supplied, and maintained organization...

Feb 26, 2024
  • Ken Buday

TRANSFERS IN TECH

Navya Agrawal wasn’t alone, sitting at a table full of students who had driven about four hours to learn about East Carolina University’s technology programs and transfer options. “I wanted...

Jul 20, 2023

CYBER SURGE

The Information and Computer Technology program at East Carolina University is getting a new name that more accurately reflects the importance and relevance of cybersecurity in its concentrations. The new...

May 01, 2023
  • Ken Buday

FULL CIRCLE

Dr. David Batts, associate professor in the East Carolina University Department of Technology Systems, will have the honor Friday of leading nearly 500 graduates from the College of Engineering and...

Mar 20, 2023
  • Ken Buday

ONE OF A KIND

Darrell Roberts knew East Carolina University was something special the moment he was accepted and heard from his advisor. “Allison Winters has been overly helpful, and then when I got...

Feb 28, 2023
  • Ken Buday

INVESTMENT IN SUCCESS

Roughly 100 community college administrators and leaders attended East Carolina University’s Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology (BSIT) and Technology Systems Transfer Day, learning about the program and the important...

Feb 17, 2023
  • Ken Buday

FINDING IT ALL

Living in Charlotte, Byron Ohanjo had a few demands when he went to further his education in technology. He wanted an accredited program that offered online courses and would fit...

Aug 31, 2022

ECU’s Roberts receives national Truist cyber scholarship

With his oldest daughter in college, Darrell Roberts has more to focus on than just his own education. That’s why the East Carolina University senior was so appreciative to receive...