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The Charlotte Post interviewed Assistant Professor of Dance Ashley Tate about the “No Tears Project,” which she presents on April 25. “The goal with my contribution as a movement artist in this ensemble is to offer another entry point into the work, one that’s physical and emotional and immediate for the audience,” Tate said. “So […]

“Shaping S Curves: Choreographic Process in Odissi,” by Kaustavi Sarkar, comes out May 15.

A work by Associate Professor of Art Thomas Schmidt has recently been added to the collection of the Mint Museum of Art. “Sampled Spaces Mirror” can be seen in the museum’s “Recent Acquisitions” exhibition on the third floor of the uptown location through July 19.  Completed in 2020, “Sampled Spaces Mirror” is a large wall […]

Assistant Professor of Architecture Sabri Gökmen has received the 2025-26 Architectural Research Centers Consortium New Researcher Award. The award honors “emerging figures in architectural and environmental design research who demonstrate innovation in thinking, dedication to scholarship, contributions to the academy and leadership within architectural and environmental design research,” according to the ARCC criteria. One award […]

The Mint Museum partnered with QCity Metro to present a Q&A with Assistant Professor of Architecture in advance of his keynote lecture on March 19 in the museum’s Contemporary Architecture and Design Series. “On March 19, Spence will speak about the trip (to Puerto Rico over spring break), JazzSpace and other facets of his research […]

Professor of Architecture Kyoung Hee Kim has been named to the 2026 Class of Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors, a recognition honoring academic inventors whose work has made a measurable impact through patents, commercialization and mentorship. “The induction of Kyoung Hee Kim is an extraordinary achievement and a powerful recognition of the […]

“Thread” by Trio Village celebrates enduring friendship through music by eight contemporary composers.

Associate Professor of Architecture Marc Manack has been elevated to the American Institute of Architects College of Fellows. The College of Fellows was established in 1952 and represents architects “who have achieved a standard of excellence in the profession and made a significant contribution to architecture and society on a national level,” the AIA stated […]

A Chicago production of Dennis Kelly’s play, “Girls & Boys,” directed by Professor of Theatre Robin Witt, has received four nominations for Joseph Jefferson (Jeff) Awards honoring non-Equity Chicago theatre. The 52nd Non-Equity Jeff Award nominations were announced Feb. 4. “Girls & Boys,” which was produced by the Griffin Theatre Company last summer, was nominated […]

Jessica Lindsey is a member of the Burnt Reeds woodwind quintet.