CFAC blog Archives

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Aug 27, 2026
  • Jessica VanderKolk

Make ECU part of your First Friday ArtWalk

Did you know ECU's College of Fine Arts and Communication has a stop and two venues on the First Friday ArtWalk route for downtown Greenville? First Friday ArtWalk celebrates creativity...

Two horizontal photos with black framing around them. On the left, a college professor oversees a student sitting at a wooden bench, using a thin saw on a piece of metal. On the right, a man points to different posters while students stand, looking on, on the other side of the table.
Jul 10, 2026
  • Jessica VanderKolk

Students explore creativity, art processes during Summer Art and Design Camp

Two incoming East Carolina University freshman passed around sample posters in alum Joshua Vaughn's poster design class, with 55 other high school students who created and explored the visual arts...

The Alexander Series 2026-2027 Season
Jul 08, 2026
  • Jessica VanderKolk
  • Mickey King

Alexander Series performances return to intimate, community roots for 2026-27 season

The S. Rudolph Alexander Performing Arts Series (SRAPAS) will return to its roots of intimate performances and community engagement in 2026-27, the 65th season. “We’re really excited about the things...

Five photos next to each other of college students in either purple or black graduation regalia. Some are in groups, one is holding a banner, one is holding her cap, one is holding a certificate.
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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Mar 12, 2026
  • Jessica VanderKolk

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 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...

A group of about 10 graduate students standing together in an art gallery.
Dec 09, 2025
  • Jessica VanderKolk

Graduate student artwork celebrated at 18th annual exhibition

The School of Art and Design (SOAD) celebrate Master of Fine Art students at this year's 18th Graduate Art Exhibition. The show remains on display through Dec. 19 in the...

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Nov 25, 2025
  • Jessica VanderKolk

CFAC celebrates student success with scholarship donors

"Receiving a scholarship means so much to me — not just financially, but emotionally as well. As an artist I've always used my work as a way to process the...

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Nov 03, 2025
  • Jessica VanderKolk

School of Music to represent at educators conference

Two East Carolina University School of Music ensembles will perform, and multiple faculty will present, at a statewide conference this weekend. The NC Music Educators Association will hold its annual...

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