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Two VPA Faculty, Three Arts Organizations Awarded NYSCA Grants

New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) grants have been awarded to two faculty members and three arts organizations at Syracuse University. Read More...
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Applications Open for Intelligence++ Ventures Funding Initiative

Syracuse University Libraries is now accepting applications for the 2025 round of Intelligence++ Ventures funding. Grants of $5,000 are available to undergraduate or graduate students to commercialize innovative products, services and technologies for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Read More...
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Becoming Cinderella: Junior Madison Manning Takes the Lead in the Drama, Syracuse Stage Production

Madison Manning, a junior musical theater major, stepped into an iconic pair of shoes for her lead role in “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella,” co-produced by Syracuse Stage and the Department of Drama in the College of Visual and Performing Arts. Read More...
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David Tarleton, professor and chair of the Department of Film and Media Arts, and Adria Dawn, instructor in the Department of Film and Media Arts and Department of Drama, were directors of the Kid Culture segment in season 1, episode 4, “Air,” of the Apple TV+ series “Yo Gabba Gabbaland!” The segment tells the story of Bailey, a young girl living in Chicago. The series is a reimagining of the previous award-winning kids’ show “Yo Gabba Gabba!”
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Andrew Saluti, associate professor of museum studies in the School of Design, was quoted in the New York Times article "Exhale Through the Gift Shop" about museums adding scents to their exhibitions.
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Film and Media Arts Professor Soudabeh Moradian Releases New Film

Soudabeh Moradian, assistant professor in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ (VPA) Department of Film and Media Arts, recently premiered “The Mermaid,” a feature film that employed VPA students, alumni, and faculty across disciplines alongside professionals from the film industry. Read More...
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Syracuse Stage Welcomes the Holiday Season With ‘Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella’

Syracuse Stage continues the 2024-25 season with “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella,” the wondrous musical from theatre’s most iconic songwriting duo. Co-produced with the Department of Drama in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, the production is directed by Melissa Rain Anderson (“A Christmas Carol,” “Disney’s The Little Mermaid”), with music direction by Brian Cimmet and choreography by Jessica Chen. “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella” will run Nov. 22 to Jan. 5, 2025, in the Archbold Theatre at Syracuse Stage.
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Alumni Participate in LA Conversation on Racial Equity in the Entertainment Industry

Four College of Visual and Performing Arts alumni—all prominent entertainment industry professionals—participated in a panel discussion last week regarding racial wealth disparities in American society and the inequities they have witnessed and experienced in that industry. The event, “Lender Conversation in Los Angeles: Seeking Racial Equity in the Entertainment Industry,” was hosted by the Lender Center for Social Justice and was held at the NeueHouse Hollywood.
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Students Build Networks, Gain Career Insights At Industry Day

Over 250 students connected with alumni during the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) Industry Day on Friday, Oct. 25. Read More...
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Adara (“Darla”) Hobbs ’22 G ‘26, an alumna of the Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies, will soon begin a two-year research project examining the potential social justice and public health impacts of living in neighborhoods that have experienced the historical discriminatory practice of redlining. Hobbs was recently named a 2024-26 Lender Center for Social Justice student fellow and will work with Miriam Mutambudzi, assistant professor of public health in the Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics.
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Communication and Rhetorical Studies Student Presents Research to Language and Social Interaction Working Group

Ordinary conversations provided a riveting research opportunity for Alexandra Milchovich, a junior majoring in communication and rhetorical studies (CRS) and English. Read More...
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CRS 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, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences, will receive the inaugural New Horizons Award from the Public Address Division of the National Communication Association (NCA) at its annual conference in November.
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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 House ceremony on Monday.
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College of Visual and Performing Arts Students Win at 2024 Ideas Fest

Two College of Visual and Performing Arts students—a fashion design major in the School of Design and a music industry major in the Setnor School of Music—recently won at the Blackstone LaunchPad 2024 Ideas Fest. Read More...
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Sayler Named 2024 JGS Fellowship for Photography Recipient

Susannah Sayler, an associate professor of art photography in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ Department of Film and Media Arts, is one of five artists to be recognized with a 2024 JGS Fellowship for Photography.
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‘Pippin’ Opens Syracuse University Department of Drama 2024/25 Season

The Department of Drama begins the 2024/25 season with “Pippin,” the Tony Award-winning musical from composer Stephen Schwartz (“Wicked,” “Godspell”) and Roger O. Hirson. Directed by Torya Beard, performances of “Pippin” will be held Oct. 11-20 in the Storch Theatre at the Syracuse Stage/SU Drama Complex, 820 East Genesee St. Tickets are available through the Syracuse Stage Box Office or by phone at 315.443.3275.
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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 (DES 324) won an award and commendation in the global Creative Conscience Awards. Read More...
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Illustrator, Professor London Ladd Commemorates Two 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” (Harper Collins) and “A Voice of Hope: The Myrlie Evers-Williams Story” (Philomel Books). Read More...
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Sam Van Aken, associate professor of studio arts in the School of Art, had his work “The Tree of 40 Fruit” included in Amy Stewart’s new book “The Tree Collectors” (Random House), which was reviewed by The New York Times (subscription required). His “The Open Orchard” at Governors Island, New York City, was included on Cultured’s list of “10 Essential Land Art Pilgrimages to Make Across the United States this Summer.”
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College of Visual and Performing Arts’ Syracuse Immersion Showcases Local Success, Career Paths for Students

College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) first-year and transfer students explored careers and interacted with local alumni, employers, and industry professionals throughout the Syracuse area on Friday, Sept. 27. Read More...