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The University's monthly email newsletter strives to communicate to important external audiences the exciting University-related events, programs, awards, recognitions and other items of interest happening on campus and in our creative community.

Daniel Tucker selected to head UArts’ MA in Museum Studies Program

May 30, 2023, 4:21 pm

Beginning July 1, Philadelphia-based artist, curator, educator and writer Daniel Tucker will assume the position of associate professor and director of University of the Arts MA in Museum Studies program. Tucker joins UArts from Moore College of Art and Design, where, as an associate professor and program director, he placed an emphasis on community engagement and arts administration.

New traditions, inspiring moments mark UArts’ 145th Commencement ceremony

May 24, 2023, 12:30 pm

On Thursday, May 18, University of the Arts celebrated the accomplishments of the Class of 2023 during the university’s 145th Commencement with a unique blend of tradition, music and revelry. A total of 406 students received degrees during the ceremony, the last to be overseen by UArts’ President and CEO David Yager before his retirement in June.

UArts announces 2023 honorary degree recipients, Commencement speaker

May 4, 2023, 10:08 am

When University of the Arts celebrates Commencement on Thursday, May 18, at Philadelphia’s Academy of Music, it will honor five members of its artistic community who have significantly impacted our broader cultural dialogue.

UArts Awards 2023 Creative Research & Innovation Grants

April 12, 2023, 3:49 pm

University of the Arts has announced the recipients of the 2023 Grants for Creative Research and Innovation program, providing funding to 12 innovative projects led by UArts faculty and staff.

Supported by $5 Million in State Grants, UArts’ Student Center Opens

April 4, 2023, 1:22 pm

Supported by $5 million in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grants from the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, University of the Arts’ new Student Center opened on April 4, 2023. The new center is the university’s first-ever centralized hub for student activity, occupying the first floor of historic Gershman Hall at the intersection of Pine and Broad streets in Philadelphia.

Dean Donna Faye Burchfield Knighted by France

March 16, 2023, 12:01 pm

In recognition of her global contributions to dance, Donna Faye Burchfield, dean of University of the Arts’ School of Dance, was awarded the rank of Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters from the French Ministry of Culture.

Restored by Lightbox Film Center, ‘The Innerview’ reemerges in Rotterdam

February 8, 2023, 10:58 am

The Innerview, written, produced and directed by Richard Beymer, is the second film to receive a complete restoration through Lightbox Film Center’s burgeoning preservation program.

UArts, Saxbys bring student-run cafe to Gershman Hall

February 3, 2023, 12:05 pm

University of the Arts and Saxbys today announced their plans for a new student-run cafe on UArts’ Center City Campus, which will be helmed by Student Cafe Executive Officer Kristin Vendel '23 (Dance).

Faculty member adds technological twist to Philly’s mural landscape

January 27, 2023, 3:18 pm

In Philadelphia’s Brewerytown neighborhood, a new immersive mural dedicated in December called “Future Valley Plaza” entices viewers to ponder, “Where have we been, and where are we going?” The work, one of Mural Arts Philadelphia’s 3,000-plus in the city, combines art and a dramatic virtual environment envisioned by Adjunct Associate Professor of Illustration Brian Yetzer on a site where past

The Street: Alex Da Corte Artist Lecture

January 11, 2023, 10:06 pm

Wednesday, Feb. 1, 7 p.m. Levitt Auditorium, Gershman Hall   Join Alex Da Corte for a presentation about his current exhibition, The Street. The event is free and open to the public, though registration is required.  

Rosenwald-Wolf Gallery presents Alex Da Corte’s ’The Street’

December 15, 2022, 1:46 pm

From Friday, Jan. 13 to Friday, March 10, Rosenwald-Wolf Gallery at University of the Arts will present Alex Da Corte’s The Street.

UArts Alum’s Film ’OURIKA!’ Headed to Sundance Film Festival

December 7, 2022, 3:07 pm

UArts Film program graduate Xenia Matthews BFA ’21 (Film) was selected for the 2023 edition of Sundance Film Festival. Her 2022 film OURIKA! originally debuted at the Philadelphia-based BlackStar Film Festival.

Renowned Artist and Educator Sheryl Oring Appointed Dean of School of Art

November 4, 2022, 11:24 am

Oscar-Nominated Director Hosts ‘Live Cinema’ Event on Campus

September 30, 2022, 11:45 am

On Sat., Oct. 15, UArts welcomed Oscar-nominated director Sam Green for a screening of his 2022 Sundance Film Festival hit documentary, 32 Sounds. The film, which asks audiences to reconsider their relationship to sound, was presented as a “live cinema” event at Lightbox Film Center, and Green provided live narration.

Faculty member’s NEH grant to create devised theater institute for educators

September 28, 2022, 12:35 pm

Quinn Bauriedel, associate professor and director for UArts’ Devised Performance program, recently received a $157,998 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to create a two-week residential institute focused on devised theater.