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Music Students’ Research Brings Unknown Composers to Light
Music students Abigail Roscoe and Will Wiand were OUR Summer Research Scholars.

Advancing the Use of Generative AI in Architectural Research
Architecture Professor Sabri Gokmen mentored two OUR Summer Research Scholars.

Following a Teacher’s Footsteps
Dance student Niya Kerr graduates on August 9.

Violin Professor’s New Album Celebrates Spanish Music
David Russell’s “Andalusian Legacy” reflects nearly two decades of engagement with the music and culture of southern Spain.

Theatre Alumna Wins National Teaching Award
KoKo Thornton ’97 received a 2025 Inspiring Teacher Award from The Broadway League.

CoA+A Dean Named President of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture
The Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) has announced that José L.S. Gámez, dean of the College of Arts + Architecture, will serve as the organization’s 2025-26 president. Founded in 1912, ACSA is an international association of architecture schools that represents approximately 7,000 faculty educating more than 40,000 architecture students. ACSA members include all […]

Students’ Artworks Decorate New Bojangles Headquarters
The Charlotte-based chicken and biscuit company commissioned works from 14 UNC Charlotte illustration students.

Professor Develops New Puppet Production in Artist Residency
Associate Professor of Scenic Design Tom Burch is an award-winning designer, with notable credits in Chicago and New York City and as far away as Italy and Taiwan. Locally, his work can be seen regularly at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, Charlotte Conservatory Theatre, and of course in Robinson Hall. In addition to creating stunning stage […]

As his international reputation grows, Kenny Nguyen ’15 is helping UNC Charlotte students build confidence and careers as artists
Alum’s studio is a training ground for young artists.

Alumna Inducted into College of Fellows of the American Theatre
Theatre alumna Caridad Svich ’85 has been inducted in the College of Fellows of the American Theatre, one of 16 theatre professionals in the 2025 class, which includes luminaries such as playwright August Wilson (inducted posthumously) and actor André De Shields. Celebrating its 60th anniversary, the College of Fellows of the American Theatre promotes and […]