Arts & Culture
2 A&S Faculty Curate Thought-Provoking Summer Exhibitions
Two events happening this summer showcase the unique scholarly and cultural contributions of College of Arts and Sciences faculty. Comics: A nine-film series at The Dryden Theatre in Rochester, New York, will explore comic book adaptations in film. Canvas: An…
Drama Department Ranked Among The Hollywood Reporter’s 25 Best Drama Schools in the World
The Hollywood Reporter (THR) has ranked the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ Department of Drama among the 25 best drama schools in the world for the second consecutive year. Ranked No. 23 in THR’s June 19 issue, the department…
Stand-Out Graduation Dress? You’ve Got to Hand It to Rory Livingston ’24
When Dean Kelly Chandler-Olcott learned about the special dress Rory Livingston ’24 wore to the School of Education Convocation on May 11, she wanted to know more about it. Making the dress was a handful—but not in a bad way. Livingston,…
CRS Professor Wins Distinguished Service Award From the Rhetoric Society of America
Kendall Phillips, professor in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies (CRS) and interim director of Syracuse University’s Lender Center for Social Justice, has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 George E….
Salt City Drag Battle Returns to Syracuse Stage
Syracuse Stage has announced that the Salt City Drag Battle will return to the Archbold Theatre for the first time since 2019. Co-hosted by Darienne Lake and Aggy Dune, the event will feature eight contestants competing for the Salt City…
‘Syracuse University Winter’ Inspires June Giving
On a winter day 25 years ago, Paul Parpard G’94, then a professor in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, observed the view from his office in Lyman Hall on campus. From his window he could see the snow-covered…
Syracuse Stage Continues 50th-Anniversary Celebration With ‘Cast Party’ Fundraiser
Syracuse Stage will continue its 50th-anniversary celebration on June 1 with the “Cast Party,” a fresh take on its annual fundraiser. Featuring cuisine from local restaurants, a red carpet for guests to walk and have their photo taken and appearances…
Engaged Humanities Network Holds Showcase Highlighting Collaborative Community Work
The research and collaborative work of teams from Syracuse University in partnership with community organizations was front and center at the Engaged Humanities Network (EHN) showcase held in Downtown Syracuse’s Salt City Market on May 3. The event marked EHN’s…
Syracuse Stage Closes Out 50th Anniversary Season With Heartwarming Irish Musical ‘Once’
Syracuse Stage concludes its 50th Anniversary Season with “Once,” the irresistible Tony-award winning musical based on John Carney’s beloved 2007 Oscar-winning film. First seen on Broadway in 2012, “Once” is directed by Syracuse Stage associate artistic director Melissa Crespo and…
Venice Bienniale, Artist in Residence Session Provide VPA Students With Unique Global Experiences
College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) students who spent this semester studying abroad through the Daniel and Gayle D’Aniello Syracuse University Program in Florence enjoyed unique experiential learning opportunities, including a teaching session with an internationally known artist and…