Jessica VanderKolk Archives

Apr 22, 2026
  • Jessica VanderKolk

Four ECU students to perform the titular role in ‘Galileo’

In a unique performance of “Galileo” by Bertolt Brecht, audiences will see four East Carolina University students portray the astronomer Galileo Galilei, a central figure in physics and astronomy in...

Apr 20, 2026
  • Jessica VanderKolk

ECU art students showcase work, practice business skills

Dozens of East Carolina University art students opened their studios and practiced their entrepreneurial skills by displaying and selling their art during the School of Art and Design’s second Studio...

Mar 25, 2026
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Fairy tales inspire ECU spring dance concert, opera

Many people know the story of “Cinderella” from the multiple text, stage and film productions, and audiences will have the chance to see two more versions in the coming weeks...

Mar 16, 2026
  • Jessica VanderKolk

Global casting company shares tips, auditions ECU students

East Carolina University acting senior Riley Thompson became a positive example for fellow School of Theatre and Dance students when she demonstrated an industry tip from global casting representatives during...

Center right, the focus is on a woman wearing a black T-shirt and touching her fingertips together in front of her. Around her, blurred, are college dance students. Most are reflected in mirrors behind the woman.
Feb 06, 2026
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ECU alumna shares new documentary, accessible dance with students, veterans, community

East Carolina University advanced dance students learned an accessible Black Box Dance Theatre (BBDT) warmup on Jan. 27 with founding member Natalie Morton. The group repeated their peers’ names while...

Feb 03, 2026
  • Jessica VanderKolk

ECU communication alumni find success in law careers

As three East Carolina University alumni neared graduation with their communication degrees, standout classes, faculty mentors and a drive toward advocacy led them to law school and, today, successful legal...

Dec 04, 2025
  • Jessica VanderKolk

ECU ceramics collection gives students unique, hands-on opportunities

Before creating their own teapots this semester, students in an East Carolina University wheel throwing ceramics class spent time browsing the School of Art and Design’s own unique special collection,...

College students acting on stage stand in a group pose, many with hands up. They are wearing mostly blue outfits and many are holding gold pom poms. A student in the middle wears pink and gold, with a pink tuxedo-style jacket and top hat.
Nov 18, 2025
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‘Legally Blonde: The Musical’ offers exciting, women-led performances this week

“Omigod you guys!” It’s a pink-lovers dream at East Carolina University this week as “Legally Blonde: The Musical” opens on the McGinnis Auditorium stage. The School of Theatre and Dance...

A college man and college woman stand together in front of a brick building labeled the Fletcher Music Center. He holds a conducting baton and she holds a violin.
Oct 17, 2025
  • Jessica VanderKolk

ECU music students see big benefits from long-time faculty member’s gift

A gift that doubled the East Carolina University School of Music’s ability to give student scholarships has begun benefiting those music students — especially at the graduate level. The School...

Oct 10, 2025
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Film students advance in first college-level business pitch competition

A team of entrepreneurial East Carolina University film and video production students are on their way to Round 2 in the Gene T. Aman Pirate Challenge (APC), the university’s signature...

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