Jessica VanderKolk Archives

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May 13, 2026
  • Jessica VanderKolk

CFAC celebrates Spring 2026 graduates

East Carolina University's College of Fine Arts and Communication celebrated 46 graduate and 296 undergraduate students, for a total of 342 Spring 2026 graduates. The CFAC class joined a total...

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Apr 29, 2026
  • Jessica VanderKolk

Student Success | Spring 2026

Check out this sampling of CFAC student successes during the previous quarter, from about February to April 2026. Congratulations to everyone making waves on their educational paths!   Jaime Behar,...

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Apr 29, 2026
  • Jessica VanderKolk

Alumni Announcements | Spring 2026

Check out these announcements and notes from our CFAC alumni from this quarter, approximately February to April 2026. If you are an alum with news and information to share with...

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Apr 29, 2026
  • Jessica VanderKolk

Faculty Features | Spring 2026

Check out the latest news from our faculty from the last quarter, approximately February to April 2026.   We celebrate the achievements and awards earned by our faculty this semester:...

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Mar 12, 2026
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Communication students network at annual Career Panel and Fair

Following their passions, taking care of themselves, and not being scared to change jobs or career trajectories are just some of the tips School of Communication (SOC) students picked up...

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Feb 17, 2026
  • Jessica VanderKolk

Faculty Features | Winter 2026

Check out the latest news from our faculty from the last quarter, approximately October 2025 to January 2026.   Dr. Virginia Driscoll (SOM) is the president-elect for the Southeastern Region...

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Feb 17, 2026
  • Jessica VanderKolk

Alumni Announcements | Winter 2026

Check out these announcements and notes from our CFAC alumni. If you are an alum with news and information to share with us, please complete our short form. We would...

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Feb 17, 2026
  • Jessica VanderKolk

Student Success | Winter 2026

Check out this sampling of CFAC student successes during the previous quarter, from about October 2025 to January 2026. Congratulations to everyone making waves on their educational paths!   Two...

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Feb 12, 2026
  • Jessica VanderKolk

10 Ways CFAC is Building a Strong Future for our Students

It's almost time for Pirate Nation Gives, ECU's annual day of giving! This year, March 4 marks the 10th anniversary of PNG, and we are Building on a Decade of...

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Dec 22, 2025
  • Jessica VanderKolk

CFAC celebrates December 2025 graduates

East Carolina University's College of Fine Arts and Communication (CFAC) celebrated nearly 200 graduating students during commencement activities on Dec. 19. CFAC's 197 degree and certificate recipients joined nearly 1,800...