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National Endowment for the Arts Grant Aids Funding for ECSU Community Connections Performance and Lecture Series
Robert Kelly-Goss August 27, 2020 1
Talks with The Virginia Symphony is part of the event planning for ECSU’S recently formed Community Connections Performance and Lecture Series. A $10,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts will match a $12,000 private donation by Elizabeth City...

ECSU Music Professor Douglas Jackson Produces Original Jazz Album, ‘Night Moves: Hip Jazz and World Beats’
Robert Kelly-Goss July 8, 2020 6
As a professor of music at Elizabeth City State University, Douglas Jackson wants to keep his students up on the current trends in digital music publishing. As a musician, the Los Angeles native is putting his music through the test,...


ECSU Alumnus and Metropolitan Opera Company Performer Tshombe Selby Gives Live-Stream Concert July 21
Robert Kelly-Goss July 7, 2020 5
Elizabeth City State University alumnus and New York Metropolitan Opera Company singer, Tshombe Selby, has been taking the world of opera by storm with his success story, and now, on July 21 the Manteo, North Carolina native will be live-streaming...

ECSU Digital Media Professor’s Short Film Featured in North Carolina Museum of History Longleaf Film Festival
Robert Kelly-Goss May 7, 2020 0
For Dr. Walter Iriarte, a short film recently accepted to appear in the North Carolina Museum of History Longleaf Film Festival is motivated by his academic exploration of visual language and a personal journey. The Elizabeth City State University professor...


Alan Woo March 17 Piano Recital Canceled
Robert Kelly-Goss March 11, 2020 0
Due to growing concerns over the coronavirus, Elizabeth City State University faculty member Alan Woo’s March 17 piano recital has been canceled. No alternative date has been announced at this time. Mr. Woo’s recital was scheduled to feature works by...

Steve Buckingham Kicks Off New Performance and Lecture Series
Michelle Ball March 4, 2020 0
Elizabeth City State University is launching Community Connections performance + lecture series designed to bridge the university and community.  “Our mission is to produce cultural experiences which can be enjoyed by students, faculty, and staff, as well as the community...


Students Attend ‘Just Mercy’ Screening as Part of ECSU’s Black History Month Celebration
Robert Kelly-Goss February 12, 2020 3
ECSU students, faculty, staff and alumni attend a screening of “Just Mercy,” at Elizabeth City’s RCE Theater Tuesday, Feb. 11, as part of the university’s Black History Month celebration. As part of Elizabeth City State University’s Black History Month celebration,...

ECSU Co-Organizes 2nd NC African American Veteran Lineage Day Ceremony and Documentary at NC Museum of History
Robert Kelly-Goss February 11, 2020 1
On Thursday, Feb. 13, Elizabeth City State University will participate in a statewide program to honor North Carolina’s African American veterans. The second North Carolina African American Veteran Lineage Day Ceremony and Documentary will take place starting at 8:30 a.m....


ECSU’s Feb. 14 Harlem Renaissance Celebration Looking for Art, Clothing, Artifact Submissions
Robert Kelly-Goss February 7, 2020 0
The Elizabeth City State University Department of Music and Visual Arts is calling for submissions for the Harlem Renaissance Celebration exhibition, happening Friday, Feb. 14 at 5 p.m. in the K.E. White Center gallery. Submissions are due Thursday, Feb. 13,...

ECSU Music Major Launches First Single on Apple Music
Robert Kelly-Goss December 9, 2019 12
DeShazo Dorsey is only a junior but he’s on his way to fulfilling his dreams. The Elizabeth City State University music major has his first single listed on Apple Music, and he says Spotify and other streaming services will be...