
An Update From AD Jon Gilbert
May 20, 2025 | General
Pirate Nation:
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To say the 2024-25 academic year was a success for our student-athletes would be an understatement. We are proud to share that ECU Athletics achieved a record-breaking All Student-Athlete Annual GPA of 3.33 – the highest in our department's history. This incredible accomplishment speaks volumes about the commitment, dedication, and resilience of our student-athletes.Â
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May was a special month for ECU Athletics as 79 student-athletes graduated, with another eight expected to earn degrees this summer.Â
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This success would not be possible without the unwavering support behind the scenes by individuals that champion academic success and play an important role in shaping our future leaders. Our student-athletes benefit daily from the support of our academic advisors, support staff and coaches. In addition, we are thankful for all our Pirate Club members who invest annually in our Impact Fund so our student-athletes are able to have a world-class experience at ECU.Â
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Led by Senior Associate AD for Student-Athlete Academic Services Stephanie White, our academic support team includes:
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To say the 2024-25 academic year was a success for our student-athletes would be an understatement. We are proud to share that ECU Athletics achieved a record-breaking All Student-Athlete Annual GPA of 3.33 – the highest in our department's history. This incredible accomplishment speaks volumes about the commitment, dedication, and resilience of our student-athletes.Â
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May was a special month for ECU Athletics as 79 student-athletes graduated, with another eight expected to earn degrees this summer.Â
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This success would not be possible without the unwavering support behind the scenes by individuals that champion academic success and play an important role in shaping our future leaders. Our student-athletes benefit daily from the support of our academic advisors, support staff and coaches. In addition, we are thankful for all our Pirate Club members who invest annually in our Impact Fund so our student-athletes are able to have a world-class experience at ECU.Â
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Led by Senior Associate AD for Student-Athlete Academic Services Stephanie White, our academic support team includes:
- Jennifer Bonner, Associate Director
- Brian O'Hara, Assistant Director
- Lindsay Arnold, Academic Coordinator
- Austin Jones, Academic Coordinator
- Katherine Klimchock, Academic Coordinator
- Fallon Morella, Academic Coordinator
- Madison Strickland, Academic Coordinator
- Reilly Jo Swanson, Academic Coordinator
- Faison Campbell, Learning Specialist
- Johnyce Hilliard, Administrative Assistant
We are incredibly proud of our student-athletes and the entire support staff. Thank you for your continued support of ECU Athletics as we continue to raise the bar—in competition and in the classroom.
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Go Pirates!
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