Arts & Humanities

Whitman Offers Florence Educational Tourism Experience This Summer

The Whitman School of Management will host an executive educational tourism experience, "Discover Florence: A Gastronomic and Cultural Odyssey," during the summer of 2025. The edu-tourism
News Staff Dec. 11, 2024
Whitman Offers Florence Educational Tourism Experience This Summer

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
Mikayla Heiss Dec. 9, 2024
Becoming Cinderella: Junior Madison Manning Takes the Lead in the Drama, Syracuse Stage Production

Syracuse University Art Museum Hosts ‘Celebrating Gordon Parks’ Events

The Syracuse University Art Museum will host a day of free programming on Saturday, Nov. 9 from noon to 5 p.m. to celebrate Gordon Parks,
News Staff Oct. 31, 2024
Syracuse University Art Museum Hosts ‘Celebrating Gordon Parks’ Events

Architecture Professor Named Exhibit Columbus University Design Research Fellow

Jess Myers, assistant professor in the School of Architecture, has been named a 2024-25 University Design Research Fellow (UDRF), and part of a national team
Julie Sharkey Oct. 29, 2024
Architecture Professor Named Exhibit Columbus University Design Research Fellow

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

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

Artist in Residence Carrie Mae Weems H’17 Receives National Medal of Arts Today From President Joseph R. Biden Jr. L’68

Internationally renowned artist and Syracuse University Artist in Residence Carrie Mae Weems H’17 received the National Medal of Arts from President Joseph R. Biden Jr.
News Staff Oct. 21, 2024
Artist in Residence Carrie Mae Weems H’17 Receives National Medal of Arts Today From President Joseph R. Biden Jr. L’68

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 Dittman Named Director of Syracuse University Art Museum

Author and Happiness Expert Arthur C. Brooks to Give Talk on Oct. 30

A former Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs faculty member who is regarded as one of the world’s leading experts on the science of
Cort Ruddy Oct. 17, 2024
Author and Happiness Expert Arthur C. Brooks to Give Talk on Oct. 30

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 Sayler Named 2024 JGS Fellowship for Photography Recipient

Architecture Students Win Visionary International Design Competition

A team of fifth-year School of Architecture students have won first prize at this year's Home of the Next Century: Home2124 international design competition for
Julie Sharkey Oct. 14, 2024
Architecture Students Win Visionary International Design Competition

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

Grammy-Winning Singer Dua Lipa’s Book Club Spotlights Professor George Saunders

Bestselling author and professor of English George Saunders G’88 has received numerous accolades in his literary career. His book, "Lincoln in the Bardo," won the
Dan Bernardi Oct. 11, 2024
Grammy-Winning Singer Dua Lipa’s Book Club Spotlights Professor George Saunders

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

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, VPA Professor London Ladd Commemorates 2 Book Releases

50 Years of Advancing Language Proficiency for a Multilingual World

In 1974, students wearing mood rings and flared pants strode across campus, toting paperback copies of “Jaws” or “Carrie” while making plans to see “The
Diana Napolitano Oct. 9, 2024
50 Years of Advancing Language Proficiency for a Multilingual World

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

New Name, New Strategic Priorities for ‘Arts at Syracuse University’

A yearlong reimagining of ways to distinguish and enhance the array of arts and cultural programming offered at the University has resulted in a name
Diane Stirling Sept. 27, 2024
New Name, New Strategic Priorities for ‘Arts at Syracuse University’