ECU College of Fine Arts and Communication

Our ECU School of Theatre and Dance students strive to make a real difference in the world through their art, exploring forms of expression and finding their passion right here on our stages.

When you become a Friend of Theatre and Dance, you help provide emerging performers, set designers, and stage managers with crucial production opportunities, top-tier training experiences, and scholarships that remove barriers to success.

Help our students step out under the lights or behind the soundboard or work bench with confidence. Support the next generation of creatives today ➡ https://artscomm.ecu.edu/giving/friends/

Many of our students and faculty are away from campus for the summer, but these months have been anything but boring! 🙌

Our students are gaining experiences during internships; faculty are creating new opportunities for others and continuing to achieve their own professional successes; and alumni are saying "yes" to new roles. 💜

We hope you'll read more about all the successes we are celebrating this quarter in our Summer 2026 edition of the CFAC newsletter, imprint ➡ https://artscomm.ecu.edu/cfac-newsletters/imprint-summer-2026/

At the heart of everything we do are our students, their dreams, and their passion. In the ECU School of Communication, we see every day how our students find and use their unique voices. 🗣

Through the Friends of Communication, your dedication helps provide transformative experiences that go beyond the classroom. From funding industry panels to crucial scholarships, your gift ensures our students graduate with real-world readiness.

Join our community of supporters or renew your commitment today! ➡ https://artscomm.ecu.edu/giving/friends/

Dozens of music and Alford friends, family, and supporters joined us to honor Charles. It was a joyous occasion as Summer Band and Orchestra Camp families streamed through the building that afternoon.

We are glad his wife, Hilda, could join us, along with his children, grandchildren and others. We are glad for the music performed for the occasion. And we are glad to provide multiple generations the chance to experience musical passion and growth through ECU. 💜

Click the link below to read the full story. ⤵

Some legacies are heard for generations. 🎶

Charles Stephen Alford helped support generations of musicians through the ECU School of Music's jazz program. His legacy continues with a dedicated rehearsal room and scholarship for future .

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We are grateful for Rudy's support over the decades, and look forward to this year's 65th season of the ECU The Alexander Series! 💜💛

Some legacies deserve a standing ovation. 👏

For more than six decades, Rudy Alexander’s vision transformed the performing arts at , bringing world-class artists to campus. Today, his name and legacy remain a permanent part of Pirate history.

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ICYMI... our ECU School of Communication alumna Jamison Baile '23 spent an incredible month in Dallas Stadium filming FIFA World Cup content from every angle! ⚽

Let ECU and CFAC help build you up so you feel comfortable saying YES to new opportunities! We can't wait to see how far you go. 💫 Learn more about our School of Communication programs today! ➡ https://communication.ecu.edu/

Capturing the World Cup from every angle. ⚽

alumna Jamison Baile ’23 worked behind the scenes as a 360-camera operator for FIFA World Cup matches in Dallas – capturing player arrivals, fan celebrations, and unforgettable moments on the field, including Lionel Messi’s record-setting World Cup goal.

🔗: https://ecu.pulse.ly/nz6yeewkmz

Do you care for adults (18-plus) with Parkinson's Disease for at least five hours per week, and live in North OR South Carolina?? 💜

The "My Care to Take Care" online program offering music therapy and mindful movement/yoga for caregivers of those with Parkinson's continues in August - adding the opportunity for caregivers in South Carolina! The program is four weeks long, with all sessions delivered online; including short surveys and an online focus group, the total participation time is about six hours. 🚨

This is an ongoing, interdisciplinary program focusing on the well-being of caregivers, and offering our undergraduate students the opportunity to participate in meaningful research. Our ECU School of Music / East Carolina University Music Therapy Program and the ECU College of Health and Human Sciences / ECU Kinesiology coordinate this research and program.

To learn more, please reach out to [email protected] or contact Dr. Das directly at [email protected]. You can also hear directly from Drs. Bhibha Das and Adrienne Steiner-Brett in this video: https://youtu.be/JprBLah6JiE?si=0tqVQm5QIIK83aAa💡