1. Scott Stuber to receive honorary Doctor of Fine Arts

    Scott 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, […]

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  2. Bill Arms skipped graduation for Paris, now he’s coming back 

    In 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 […]

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  3. Childhood museum visits led to an art degree, then Christie’s

    The 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 […]

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  4. Two arts alumni are shaping the U of A brand

    At 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 […]

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  5. Broadway in Tucson unveils its 2026-27 season

    Broadway 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 […]

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  6. TFTV named to Variety’s 2026 ‘Education Impact Report’

    The 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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  7. CCP announces acquisition of nine photography archives

    The Center for Creative Photography (CCP) at the University of Arizona has announced the acquisition of nine significant photography archives, marking one of the most substantial expansions of its holdings in recent years. The donated archives, which have been in the planning stage for years, represent an extraordinary cross-section of 20th- and 21st-century photographic practices, […]

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  8. TFTV professor, playwright Elaine Romero awarded Guggenheim Fellowship

    Elaine Romero, playwright and professor in the University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television (TFTV), has been awarded a 2026 Guggenheim Fellowship, one of the nation’s most prestigious and competitive honors supporting exceptional achievement in the arts and humanities.  Granted by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, the fellowship is awarded following a […]

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  9. Arts students join Fronteridades internship cohort

    Two College of Fine Arts students are among nine selected for the Fronteridades Undergraduate Internship Program from the Confluencenter of Creative Inquiry. This program places students with local nonprofit and grassroots organizations serving communities across Tucson and the borderlands. The program connects students with community arts and advocacy organizations, offering hands-on professional experience while building […]

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  10. Chad Herzog named Provost Fellow for community engagement

    Chad Herzog, executive and artistic director of Arizona Arts Live and associate vice president of Arizona Arts, has been selected as one of nine inaugural Provost Fellows for Academic Success Goals — a new university-wide program launched in fall 2025 to advance the University of Arizona’s strategic priorities. “I encourage you to engage with them […]

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