Friends of Our Schools

“Your support fuels creative expression, bold storytelling, and transformative learning. Because of you, our students perform, design, communicate, and create with confidence and purpose.” -Linda Kean, Dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communication


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Friends of Art & Design

The Friends of the School of Art and Design is a membership-based program that supports scholarships, programs, and projects for students and faculty. As a Friend of SoAD, you will receive unique opportunities throughout the year including special access to exhibitions, unique workshops just for friends, and exclusive access to special SoAD events. Most importantly, your annual contribution helps the School recruit and retain talented students and supports the work of the faculty.

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Friends of Communication

The Friends of the School of Communication is a membership-based program that supports scholarships and high-impact experiences.

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Friends of Music

The Friends of the School of Music is a membership-based program that supports scholarships for our students as well as programming and projects that serve our students, faculty, staff, and the greater Eastern North Carolina region. 

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Friends of Theatre & Dance

The Friends of the School of Theatre and Dance is a membership-based program that supports scholarships and high-impact experiences. As a School of Theatre & Dance Friends member, you will receive many exclusive benefits including: Invitations to numerous special events, seating priority and advance notice of ticket sales, and formal recognition in playbills

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