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Industry artists teach AAAS courses on hip-hop and film
"The Art and Politics of Hip Hop" and "Black Visual Culture and Popular Media" are two courses in the Department of African American and African Studies. They are taught by a hip-hop producer and…
Liberal arts and entrepreneurship entwine in alumna's leather goods store
Jessica Alcalde learned how to think flexibly and creatively earning her BFA in painting in 2009. Now, she's implementing her experience into a new endeavor: her recently launched leather goods store…
Alumnus shares unifying music through 'Dreams of Hope'
When Henry Panion III was commissioned to put on a concert featuring violins restored from Holocaust concentration camps — known as the Violins of Hope — in Birmingham, Alabama, he wanted to design a…
'Red Velvet' details first black actor to play Othello
The Department of Theatre presents "Red Velvet," a play chronicling the career of Ira Aldridge, the first black actor to portray Shakespeare's Othello. The production, guest directed by actor,…
2019 Ratner Distinguished Teaching Award Winners
Five Arts and Humanities faculty members have been recognized due to their creative teaching and extraordinary records of engaging, motivating and inspiring students.
Brunner-Sung's film "Character" premieres at Sundance
Vera Brunner-Sung, assistant professor in the Department of Theatre, directed and produced the short film "Character," sharing the story of Mark Meltcalf and reflecting on his career. The film will…
We’re ‘Blown Away’ by this alum’s career path
From pre-med-track biology major to host of the Netflix's "Blown Away,” alumnus Nick Uhas ’09 has had a thrilling journey. We sat down with him to learn more about his twisting and turning path to…
Graphic novel with roots in The Lantern coming to Netflix
Former journalism and art student Jeff Smith developed his award-winning fantasy comic book epic, "Bone," in The Lantern. The series is now being adapted for television by Netflix, and Smith…
Students, faculty featured in OIA International Photography Exhibition
The Office of International Affairs' 19th annual International Photography Exhibition features 40 photos in 21 different countries by students, staff, faculty and alumni. Of the 40 images, Arts and…