College of Visual and Performing Arts

Carrie Mae Weems H’17 Honored at 12th Annual Brooklyn Artists Ball

Internationally renowned artist Carrie Mae Weems H’17, Syracuse University’s first-ever artist in residence, was the guest of honor at the 12th Annual Brooklyn Artists Ball, presented by
News Staff May 4, 2023
Carrie Mae Weems H’17 Honored at 12th Annual Brooklyn Artists Ball

University Announces 2023-24 Remembrance Scholars

Syracuse University’s Remembrance Scholar Selection Committee has chosen the 35 students who will be the 2023-24 Remembrance Scholars. The scholarships, now in their 34th year,
University Announces 2023-24 Remembrance Scholars

VPA Staff Member Dillon Hupp Wins Nearly $22K on ‘Jeopardy!’

On the afternoon of Jan. 4, Dillon Hupp accepted a job offer from Syracuse University as its new associate director of development in the College
Jen Plummer May 1, 2023
VPA Staff Member Dillon Hupp Wins Nearly $22K on ‘Jeopardy!’

Department Of Drama Presents ‘Melancholy Play: A Chamber Musical’

Who says sadness isn’t fun? Certainly not award-winning playwright Sarah Ruhl. The Department of Drama closes its 2022/2023 season with Ruhl’s “Melancholy Play: A Chamber
Joanna Penalva April 28, 2023
Department Of Drama Presents ‘Melancholy Play: A Chamber Musical’

Alex Levy ’25 and Sam Schreiber ’25 Win 2023 Intelligence++ Inclusive Design Competition

Alex Levy, a sophomore in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, and Sam Schreiber, a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences, won
Martin Walls April 27, 2023
Alex Levy ’25 and Sam Schreiber ’25 Win 2023 Intelligence++ Inclusive Design Competition

Office of Veteran and Military Affairs Announces Spring Scholarships for Military-Connected Students

The Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 OVMA Spring Scholarships. Funded entirely by the generosity
Charlie Poag April 27, 2023
Office of Veteran and Military Affairs Announces Spring Scholarships for Military-Connected Students

Emerging Global Leaders Malique Lewis ’24 and Julius Rauch ’24 Gain Valuable Skills at Prestigious West Point Conference

The United States Military Academy at West Point is a training ground that produces the country’s next generation of military leaders. For three days earlier
John Boccacino April 26, 2023
Emerging Global Leaders Malique Lewis ’24 and Julius Rauch ’24 Gain Valuable Skills at Prestigious West Point  Conference

iDare Brings Interdisciplinary Teams Together to Tackle Information Challenge

The School of Information Studies (iSchool) has launched a new initiative for students—iDare—a series of information-focused challenges. The first event was held at Hinds Hall
Kelly Homan Rodoski April 25, 2023
iDare Brings Interdisciplinary Teams Together to Tackle Information Challenge

10 Students and Alumni Will Teach Around the World Through Fulbright U.S. Student Program

Ten Syracuse University students/alumni have been named as 2023 recipients of awards through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. The program funds a range of awards that include
News Staff April 24, 2023
10 Students and Alumni Will Teach Around the World Through Fulbright U.S. Student Program

Point of Contact Expands Its Unique Brand of Interdisciplinary Arts

As it looks forward to marking a half century in existence, Punto de Contacto-Point of Contact is expanding its reach, locally and globally. Point of
Eileen Korey April 21, 2023
Point of Contact Expands Its Unique Brand of Interdisciplinary Arts

All Star Broadcasting Panel Addresses the ‘Intersection of Entertainment and Democracy’

While covering the Olympics’ opening ceremony for NBC in 2012, journalist Bob Costas '74, H’15 noted a tragic anniversary: During the 1972 Olympics in Munich,
Jessica Youngman April 17, 2023
All Star Broadcasting Panel Addresses the ‘Intersection of Entertainment and Democracy’

World Premiere of ‘Tender Rain’ Up Next at Syracuse Stage

The next performance in Syracuse Stage's 2022/2023 season is the world premiere of "Tender Rain," written by resident playwright Kyle Bass and directed by Rodney Hudson,
Joanna Penalva April 14, 2023
World Premiere of ‘Tender Rain’ Up Next at Syracuse Stage

2 College of Visual and Performing Arts Faculty Members Awarded 2023 Guggenheim Fellowships in Photography

Two faculty members in Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) have been awarded 2023 Guggenheim Fellowships in the field of photography by
Erica Blust April 13, 2023
2 College of Visual and Performing Arts Faculty Members Awarded 2023 Guggenheim Fellowships in Photography

Arts Management Leader Anwar Nasir ’06 to Deliver 2023 VPA Convocation Address

Arts management leader Anwar Nasir ’06 will deliver the keynote address to bachelor’s and master’s degree candidates of the College of Visual and Performing Arts
Erica Blust April 12, 2023
Arts Management Leader Anwar Nasir ’06 to Deliver 2023 VPA Convocation Address

Iona Volynets Selected as 2023 Truman Scholar

  Syracuse University junior Iona Volynets has been named as a 2023 recipient of the Truman Scholarship. Volynets, of Washington, D.C., is a history and
Kelly Homan Rodoski April 12, 2023
Iona Volynets Selected as 2023 Truman Scholar

12 Seniors Named as 2023 University Scholars

Twelve seniors have been named as the 2023 Syracuse University Scholars, the highest undergraduate honor the University bestows. The Syracuse University Scholars Selection Committee, a
News Staff April 11, 2023

Winners of 2023 Raymond von Dran iPrize and Spirit of Entrepreneurship Award Announced

Winners of the School of Information Studies’ (iSchool) Raymond von Dran (RvD) Fund for Student Entrepreneurship competition, the Hunter Brooks Watson Spirit of Entrepreneurship Award
Cristina Hatem March 30, 2023
Winners of 2023 Raymond von Dran iPrize and Spirit of Entrepreneurship Award Announced

Department of Drama Presents ‘Dance Nation’

The Department of Drama continues the 2022/2023 season with the 2017 Susan Blackburn Prize-winning play “Dance Nation” by Clare Barron. Directed by Katherine McGerr and
Joanna Penalva March 24, 2023
Department of Drama Presents ‘Dance Nation’