College of Visual and Performing Arts

Art Museum Spring Exhibitions Feature Works Curated by Faculty

Two spring-semester exhibitions at the Syracuse University Art Museum will feature works curated by three faculty members. “Faculty Fellows Curate” features the work of 2024-25
Diane Stirling Jan. 9, 2025
Art Museum Spring Exhibitions Feature Works Curated by Faculty

2 VPA Faculty, 3 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. College of
Diane Stirling Dec. 18, 2024
2 VPA Faculty, 3 Arts Organizations Awarded NYSCA Grants

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
Cristina Hatem Dec. 13, 2024
Applications Open for Intelligence++ Ventures Funding Initiative

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 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
Joanna Penalva Nov. 14, 2024
Syracuse Stage Welcomes the Holiday Season With ‘Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella’

Veterans Day Spotlight: Student Veterans at Syracuse University

Every day might be Veterans Day at Syracuse University, but on the official holiday, the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA) is highlighting a
Charlie Poag Nov. 11, 2024
Veterans Day Spotlight: Student Veterans at Syracuse University

New ‘Holidays at Hendricks’ Concert Tickets Will Be Available Nov. 18

Syracuse University invites students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members to “Holidays at Hendricks” on Sunday, Dec. 8 in Hendricks Chapel, to experience one of
Dara Harper Nov. 11, 2024
New ‘Holidays at Hendricks’ Concert Tickets Will Be Available Nov. 18

Lender Center Hosts LA Conversation on Racial Equity in the Entertainment Industry

Five Syracuse University alumni—all prominent entertainment industry professionals—participated in a panel discussion last week regarding racial wealth disparities in American society and the inequities they
Diane Stirling Nov. 5, 2024
Lender Center Hosts LA Conversation on Racial Equity in the Entertainment Industry

Lender Center Student Fellows Named, Will Work on Public Health Research Project

Five students will soon begin a two-year research project examining the potential social justice and public health impacts of living in neighborhoods that have experienced
Diane Stirling Oct. 31, 2024
Lender Center Student Fellows Named, Will Work on Public Health Research Project

University Celebrates First-Generation Week Nov. 4-8

National First-Generation College Celebration Week is Nov. 4-8, and provides an opportunity to celebrate first-generation students whose parents have not attended a higher education institution.
Cristina Hatem Oct. 31, 2024

LaunchPad Awards 6 Student Start-Up Fund Grants

The Blackstone LaunchPad at Syracuse University Libraries has awarded six $2,500 Student Start-Up Fund grants, formerly the Innovation Fund, so far this Fall 2024 semester.
Cristina Hatem Oct. 29, 2024
LaunchPad Awards 6 Student Start-Up Fund Grants

VPA 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,
Erica Blust Oct. 23, 2024
VPA Professor Charles E. Morris III to Receive Inaugural New Horizons Award

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

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

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

University and Community Partners Help WCNY Form New Spanish-Language Radio Station

An important resource never before available to the greater Central New York and Mohawk Valley region—a Spanish-language radio station—has come to fruition through an initiative
Diane Stirling Oct. 16, 2024
University and Community Partners Help WCNY Form New Spanish-Language Radio Station

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 won an award and commendation in the
Mikayla Heiss Oct. 14, 2024
Design Students Receive Honors at Creative Conscience Awards