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College of Visual and Performing Arts

Lender Center Hosts LA Conversation on Racial Equity in the Entertainment Industry

Five Syracuse University alumni—all prominent entertainment industry professionals—participated in a panel discussion last week regarding racial wealth disparities in American society and the inequities they
Diane Stirling Nov. 5, 2024
Lender

Lender Center Student Fellows Named, Will Work on Public Health Research Project

Five students will soon begin a two-year research project examining the potential social justice and public health impacts of living in neighborhoods that have experienced
Diane Stirling Oct. 31, 2024
Lender

University Celebrates First-Generation Week Nov. 4-8

National First-Generation College Celebration Week is Nov. 4-8, and provides an opportunity to celebrate first-generation students whose parents have not attended a higher education institution.
Cristina Hatem Oct. 31, 2024

LaunchPad Awards 6 Student Start-Up Fund Grants

The Blackstone LaunchPad at Syracuse University Libraries has awarded six $2,500 Student Start-Up Fund grants, formerly the Innovation Fund, so far this Fall 2024 semester.
Cristina Hatem Oct. 29, 2024
LaunchPad

VPA Professor Charles E. Morris III to Receive Inaugural New Horizons Award

Charles E. Morris III, professor in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies and affiliated professor of lesbian, gay,
Erica Blust Oct. 23, 2024
VPA

Drama Alumnus Aaron Sorkin ’83, H’12 Receives National Humanities Medal From President Joseph R. Biden Jr. L’68

Award-winning playwright, screenwriter and director Aaron Sorkin ’83, H’12 received the 2023 National Humanities Medal from President Joseph R. Biden Jr. L’68 at a White
Erica Blust Oct. 22, 2024
Drama

Point of Contact Hosts First US Show of Argentine National Museum Artist Books

A new exhibition, “Libro de Artista,” comprising a showcase of the Argentine National Museum’s Artist Book Collection, is now available for viewing at Syracuse University
Diane Stirling Oct. 21, 2024
Point

Emily Dittman Named Director of Syracuse University Art Museum

Following 17 years of service to the Syracuse University Art Museum, Emily Dittman has been named director, effective Oct. 16. The announcement was made today
Wendy S. Loughlin Oct. 18, 2024
Emily

VPA’s Sayler Named 2024 JGS Fellowship for Photography Recipient

Susannah Sayler, associate professor of art photography in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ Department of Film and Media Arts, is one of five
Erica Blust Oct. 17, 2024
VPA’s

University and Community Partners Help WCNY Form New Spanish-Language Radio Station

An important resource never before available to the greater Central New York and Mohawk Valley region—a Spanish-language radio station—has come to fruition through an initiative
Diane Stirling Oct. 16, 2024
University

Design Students Receive Honors at Creative Conscience Awards

Tackling social and environmental issues through design, College of Visual and Performing Arts students in Creative Problem Solving won an award and commendation in the
Mikayla Heiss Oct. 14, 2024
Design

‘Pippin’ Opens Syracuse University Department of Drama 2024/25 Season

The Syracuse University Department of Drama begins the 2024/25 season with “Pippin,” the Tony Award-winning musical from composer Stephen Schwartz (“Wicked,” “Godspell”) and Roger O.
Joanna Penalva Oct. 11, 2024
‘Pippin’

‘Reflect the People Who Visit’: Arts Education Alumna Helps Make the MOST More Inclusive

Since 2008, the Upstate Medical University Life Sciences exhibition at Syracuse’s Museum of Science and Technology (MOST) has fascinated millions of visitors. With giant reproductions
News Staff Oct. 9, 2024
‘Reflect

Illustrator, VPA Professor London Ladd Commemorates 2 Book Releases

An illustrator of nearly 20 books, School of Art Assistant Teaching Professor London Ladd recently celebrated the release of two picture books, “My Hair is a Book”
News Staff Oct. 9, 2024
Illustrator,

Syracuse Stage Opens 2024/25 Season With New Adaptation of Classic Nailbiter ‘Dial M for Murder’

Syracuse Stage begins the 2024/25 subscription series with “Dial M for Murder,” Jeffrey Hatcher’s fresh adaptation of the classic crime thriller. Directed by Syracuse Stage
Joanna Penalva Oct. 1, 2024
Syracuse

Graduate Students Gain Global Experience Through Unique Study Abroad Opportunities

Studying abroad is a unique academic experience that isn’t just limited to undergraduates. Syracuse Abroad offers a wide range of short-term and longer-length programs that
Diane Stirling Sept. 17, 2024
Graduate

Department of Drama Announces 24/25 Season

The Syracuse University Department of Drama is pleased to announce the 2024/25 season, consisting of six productions: “Pippin” (Oct. 11 – 20), “Twelfth Night” (Nov.
Joanna Penalva Sept. 13, 2024
Department

Hitting the High Notes: Navy Band Northeast Performance Highlights Navy Week Festivities

When you think of military music, you may imagine the sounds of a rousing march. But as Navy Week sailed into Syracuse, the Navy Band
Christopher Munoz Sept. 10, 2024
Hitting