Wiley Ross was a treasured member of the University of Arizona School of Music community for more than four decades, serving as director of the Jeffrey Haskell Recording Studio, recording engineer, assistant professor of practice, mentor, and educator. He passed away on April 18. Through his teaching, leadership, and dedication to students, Wiley helped shape generations of musicians, […]
read moreFabiola Mendoza, a third-year student, studies applied biotechnology and biology. She didn’t expect an art class to change how she thinks about science. But by taking a School of Art gen ed course, she found that art and science relate to one another in an unexpected way. “I didn’t find this connection between art and STEM […]
read moreAlexandra (Alex) Demetriades, a second-year graduate student in the School of Dance, was named “Outstanding Graduate” this spring, a demonstration of her genuine commitment to her professional studies. Nominated by Associate Professor Trent D. Williams Jr., Demetriades’ dedication to academic excellence, teaching, research, and artistic practice through a holistic, community-centered approach made her an ideal […]
read moreThe College of Fine Arts will honor seven outstanding students who’ve made a remarkable impact on their school at the CFA Graduation Convocation. Recognized for their artistic, professional, and academic excellence, these students represent what it means to make an honest commitment to the arts. School of Art students, Nuala Gwilliam (Outstanding Senior) and Andrés […]
read moreScott Stuber (’92) will receive an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from the College of Fine Arts at the University of Arizona’s Commencement ceremony, May 15, at Casino Del Sol Stadium. “For his groundbreaking contributions to the art and industry of filmmaking, his visionary leadership within one of the most influential entertainment companies of our time, […]
read moreIn 1962, William “Bill” Arms missed his own graduation. He was 22 and he left Tucson on his way to Paris to study with one of Picasso’s engravers. Graduation could wait. The world could not. If you’ve walked past the Marroney Theatre, you’ve encountered Bill Arms’ work. He created the luminous bronze sculpture, “Hamlet,” a […]
read moreThe two-hour childhood drive from Connecticut to New York City meant one thing for Michelle Carpanzano. Museums. “I loved everything about history– you just couldn’t get me out of a museum. I went on a lot of field trips to New York City to many different museums,” she said. “That early exposure really solidified it […]
read moreAt University of Arizona, brand isn’t just a logo or a tagline—it’s a shared language spoken across hundreds of departments, initiatives and experiences. And at the center of the U of A branding efforts are two College of Fine Arts alumni who know the campus as both former students and current stewards: Frank Camp and Jenna […]
read moreBroadway in Tucson has announced its 2026–27 season, and the lineup is headlined by “The Outsiders” — winner of four 2024 Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The season draws heavily from beloved American storytelling: “The Outsiders,” “The Notebook,” and “The Great Gatsby” all began as iconic books, became celebrated films, and are now smash musical […]
read moreThe University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television (TFTV) has been named to Variety’s 2026 Education Impact Report, marking the School’s debut in the publication’s annual list of top film and entertainment programs across the United States and Canada. Published April 22, the report highlights institutions that are adapting to a rapidly changing entertainment landscape, with […]
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