Four UNC School of the Arts alumni nominated for Tony Awards
Coming off a historic Oscar win, Paul Tazewell is now up for a Tony Award. And this month, he'll be the commencement speaker at his alma mater.
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Federal government revokes visa of international student at Appalachian State University
A spokesperson for App State told WFDD that officials discovered this after monitoring international students’ visa status closely over the past few days, following a string of terminations in the state.
UNCSA School of Drama receives $1M gift
The money is being provided by actor and director Joe Mantello, a Class of ’84 graduate who has forged a significant career on stage and screen.
Jamie Allbritten to step down from the Piedmont Opera podium
Singer, conductor and educator Jamie Allbritten will pass the baton to the next conductor of Piedmont Opera in March 2025. He says it's time for someone new to challenge the musicians in a different way.
UNCSA commits to environment of 'safety and trust' after multimillion-dollar sexual assault lawsuit settlement
UNC School of the Arts teacher Evan Richey and Chancellor Brian Cole reflect on the school's recent $12.5 million lawsuit settlement with alumni victims of sexual assault.
$12.5M settlement reached in UNCSA sexual assault lawsuit
A 2021 lawsuit filed against the University of North Carolina School of the Arts alleging years-long sexual misconduct has been settled for $12.5 million.
A new documentary and immersive event showcase Black contributions to Winston-Salem
Through film and an immersive experience, the Winston-Salem African American Archive, in collaboration with the UNC School of the Arts, is raising awareness about the contributions made by the city's African American residents over many generations.
UNCSA School of Dance partners with Dance Theatre of Harlem
The UNCSA School of Dance has entered into a multi-year partnership with the acclaimed Dance Theatre of Harlem.
RiverRun documentary celebrates the life and work of longtime NPR commentator Andrei Codrescu
Romanian-born filmmaker and UNCSA professor Julian Semilian pays homage to his friend and artistic mentor, longtime NPR commentator Andrei Codrescu, in his new documentary "Fish Have No Psychiatrists: A Day with Andrei Codrescu."
UNC School of the Arts commemorates the 1964 phone-a-thon that helped make the school a reality
In 1964 a group of 200 phone volunteers in Winston-Salem raised nearly $1 million to demonstrate the community's support for bringing the School of the Arts to the Twin City. This month UNCSA is commemorating the 60th anniversary of the two-day "Dial for Dollars" that brought the school to the Triad.