Message from the Dean
Greetings, and welcome aboard ECU’s College of Fine Arts and Communication! As your Dean, I am proud to welcome you to a vibrant community where creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking are at the heart of our work toward student success, public service, and regional transformation.
Our college is home to four dynamic schools — Art and Design, Communication, Music, and Theatre and Dance — each offering students a strong foundation in their disciplines; countless opportunities to perform, create, research, and connect; and the support of dedicated faculty who are accomplished professionals and passionate educators.
I am thankful that our campus community, and the community beyond, make space for art. And I mean several types of “space.” First, I’m thankful for the physical spaces where our students, faculty, staff, and community can share and experience all forms of fine art and communication.
I am also thankful for figurative space: the space to honor, support, and showcase the creativity within all of us. We are fortunate to live and learn in a place that makes room for discussion, reflection, and interpretation of the messages embedded in art and communication. It is an incredible gift to have opportunities at ECU, in Greenville, throughout Pitt County, and across North Carolina.
Whether you are exploring your artistic voice, preparing for a career in media or performance, or seeking innovative ways to share your message with the world, you will find a place here. Our studios, workshops, performance halls, and classrooms are ready for you on campus, online, and across the globe. We believe in the value of high-quality experiences, at home and abroad. We believe in the power of arts and communication to build community and inspire change, and we work every day to make our vision a reality.
At our core, we are Pirates: bold, curious, and ready to chart new waters. With Pirate pride, I invite you to discover all that makes our college an extraordinary place to learn, create, and lead.
Welcome to your next adventure.
Linda Kean
Dean, College of Fine Arts and Communication
East Carolina University