Arts & Humanities

CRS Professor Wins Distinguished Service Award From the Rhetoric Society of America 

Kendall Phillips, professor in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies (CRS) and interim director of Syracuse University’s Lender
News Staff June 5, 2024
CRS Professor Wins Distinguished Service Award From the Rhetoric Society of America 

Salt City Drag Battle Returns to Syracuse Stage

Syracuse Stage has announced that the Salt City Drag Battle will return to the Archbold Theatre for the first time since 2019. Co-hosted by Darienne
Matthew Nerber May 28, 2024
Salt City Drag Battle Returns to Syracuse Stage

‘Syracuse University Winter’ Inspires June Giving

On a winter day 25 years ago, Paul Parpard G’94, then a professor in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, observed the view from
Shaina M. Hill May 24, 2024
‘Syracuse University Winter’ Inspires June Giving

Syracuse Stage Continues 50th-Anniversary Celebration With ‘Cast Party’ Fundraiser

Syracuse Stage will continue its 50th-anniversary celebration on June 1 with the "Cast Party," a fresh take on its annual fundraiser. Featuring cuisine from local
News Staff May 22, 2024
Syracuse Stage Continues 50th-Anniversary Celebration With ‘Cast Party’ Fundraiser

Engaged Humanities Network Holds Showcase Highlighting Collaborative Community Work

The research and collaborative work of teams from Syracuse University in partnership with community organizations was front and center at the Engaged Humanities Network (EHN)
Dan Bernardi May 15, 2024
Engaged Humanities Network Holds Showcase Highlighting Collaborative Community Work

Syracuse Stage Closes Out 50th Anniversary Season With Heartwarming Irish Musical ‘Once’

Syracuse Stage concludes its 50th Anniversary Season with “Once,” the irresistible Tony-award winning musical based on John Carney’s beloved 2007 Oscar-winning film. First seen on
News Staff May 5, 2024
Syracuse Stage Closes Out 50th Anniversary Season With Heartwarming Irish Musical ‘Once’

Venice Bienniale, Artist in Residence Session Provide VPA Students With Unique Global Experiences

College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) students who spent this semester studying abroad through the Daniel and Gayle D’Aniello Syracuse University Program in Florence
Diane Stirling May 2, 2024
Venice Bienniale, Artist in Residence Session Provide VPA Students With Unique  Global Experiences

Sport Analytics Students Visit Italy for First-Hand Look at How Data is Revolutionizing Soccer

Soccer–or football as it’s known outside the United States–is the world’s most popular sport. Analytics is the sport industry’s most popular tool as it’s transforming
Matt Michael May 2, 2024
Sport Analytics Students Visit Italy for First-Hand Look at How Data is Revolutionizing Soccer

Albert Williamson-Taylor Named School of Architecture Convocation Speaker

The School of Architecture has announced that world-renowned engineer Albert Williamson-Taylor, director and co-founder of international engineering firm AKT II, will address graduates at the
Julie Sharkey April 21, 2024
Albert Williamson-Taylor Named School of Architecture Convocation Speaker

Professor Receives Fulbright Award to Teach and Research in Slovakia

Genealogy websites like Ancestry.com are a popular way for individuals to trace and preserve their family histories. Before this information was widely accessible via the
Dan Bernardi April 21, 2024
Professor Receives Fulbright Award to Teach and Research in Slovakia

‘The Droll (Or, a Stage-Play about the END of Theatre)’ Closes Out Department of Drama 2023-24 Season

The Syracuse University Department of Drama concludes the 2023-24 season with “The Droll (Or, a Stage-Play about the END of Theatre),” by Meg Miroshnik. Directed
Joanna Penalva April 18, 2024
‘The Droll (Or, a Stage-Play about the END of Theatre)’ Closes Out Department of Drama 2023-24 Season

5 Students Receive Prestigious Critical Language Scholarship

Five Syracuse University students have been selected as recipients of the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS), through which they will immerse themselves in intensive language study
Kelly Homan Rodoski April 15, 2024
5 Students Receive Prestigious Critical Language Scholarship

LaCasita Hosting Youth Arts Education Program Showcase April 19

Exhibits of comic book and film art, along with dance, music and song performances, will highlight the talents and creativity of young artists at this
Diane Stirling April 12, 2024
LaCasita Hosting Youth Arts Education Program Showcase April 19

Graduate Music Students Receive Grant to Compose, Perform New Work for Organ

A composer-organist pair of graduate students in the College of Visual and Performing Arts’ Rose, Jules R. and Stanford S. Setnor School of Music received
Mikayla Heiss April 9, 2024
Graduate Music Students Receive Grant to Compose, Perform New Work for Organ

Other Ways of Seeing: Understanding Ecology and Climate Through Art

Helping students of all ages understand and respond to the implications of the climate crisis, and to think ecologically, is complicated and requires an innovative
Dan Bernardi April 3, 2024
Other Ways of Seeing: Understanding Ecology and Climate Through Art

Former U.S. Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera to Kick Off ‘Cruel April’ Poetry Series

As a “natural wonderer, dreamer, traveler… mega listener…and only child,” poet Juan Felipe Herrera grew up in California’s San Joaquín and Salinas Valleys “listening to
Diane Stirling April 1, 2024
Former U.S. Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera to Kick Off ‘Cruel April’ Poetry Series

‘Touch(ed)’ Continues Department of Drama’s 2023-24 Season

The Syracuse University Department of Drama continues the 2023-24 season with "Touch(ed)”, a darkly comic drama about sisterhood, mental health and the realistic limits of
Joanna Penalva March 29, 2024
‘Touch(ed)’ Continues Department of Drama’s 2023-24 Season

Artist in Residence Carrie Mae Weems to Work With Students, Participate in International Arts Conference in Italy

Eight College of Visual and Performing Arts students who are studying abroad at the Daniel and Gayle D’Aniello Syracuse University Program in Florence will have
Wendy S. Loughlin March 28, 2024
Artist in Residence Carrie Mae Weems to Work With Students, Participate in International Arts Conference in Italy