In The News
Charlotte strings musicians aim to promote diversity and works by Black composers
UNC Charlotte professor Mira Frisch, music alum Malik Johnson, and others have founded the Charlotte Strings Collective. The Charlotte Observer
Sekou Cooke has won accolades as a curator and theorist but sees building as the ideal testbed
Profile of Master of Urban Design Director Sekou Cooke, a 2022 Architecture League “Emerging Voice.” The Architect’s Newspaper
This weekend: a musical tribute to Charles ‘Bird’ Parker, a Jazz icon
Professor of Saxophone Will Campbell discusses the music department’s Charlie Parker 101 concerts. QCity Metro
18 Designers Share Hopes, Fears, and Disruptors for 2022
Associate Professor of Architecture and Master of Urban Design Director Sekou Cooke is interviewed in a national survey of architects on the upcoming year. Architect Magazine
Jamie Franki, UNCC ‘Edu-Tainer’ and Coin Designer
Style feature in Charlotte Magazine about art professor Jamie Franki. Charlotte Magazine
The man behind the Gantt Center’s design is now featured in an exhibit at the museum
Feature story about the Phil Freelon exhibition created by School of Architecture faculty and students. The Charlotte Observer
UNC Charlotte professor’s podcast connects witchcraft, how we interact on social media
Feature story on Professor of Digital Media Heather Freeman. The Charlotte Observer
Charlie Parker ‘changed the language of jazz.’ Learn about his legacy with local events
Dr. Will Campbell talks about the music department’s Charlie Parker 101 project. The Charlotte Observer
Hip hop architecture advocate Sekou Cooke on UNC Charlotte campus; Sets expanding stage for Black designers
Feature profile of new Master of Urban Design Director Sekou Cooke. The Charlotte Post
UNC Charlotte’s ‘Migrant X’ Play Tells The Story Of North Carolina’s Latino Community
Radio story highlights Department of Theatre premiere. WFAE 90.7 FM