# @ecuofficial on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=eVmt_Otg4oI
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/69750216-ecuofficial-youtube
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/0108acb81e.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-08-18T19:54:16.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** East Carolina University (@ecuofficial) — https://gondola.cc/ecuofficial

## Caption

ECU hospitality management alum Brandon Qualls is helping the next generation of Pirates gain hands-on experience by mentoring ECU student Jordan Whitley.

Through his internship, Whitley is putting his education into practice, developing industry skills and learning firsthand from an ECU graduate who once followed a similar path.

Their story shows how ECU alumni, mentorship and experiential learning can help students build connections, explore careers and prepare for what comes next.

Learn more about ECU's School of Hospitality Leadership: https://business.ecu.edu/shl/

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About East Carolina University:
East Carolina University, part of the University of North Carolina System, serves nearly 27,000 students through over 160 programs. Founded in 1907 in Greenville, ECU is a Carnegie R1 research institution and a leader in health care, education, and economic growth, bringing meaningful impact to the state and beyond.

## Stats

- **Views:** 193
- **Likes:** 12
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 2

## Tags

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