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, […]
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 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 […]
read moreOver the past decade, School of Dance alumnus Brandon Coleman has cultivated a multifaceted career– both on stage and off. From performing and choreographing on New York City stages to educating up-and-coming dancers, Coleman’s diverse skillset provides an exceptional example of alumni success to students across the College of Fine Arts. Now, his stellar career […]
read moreWhen you start a music degree, it can feel like there’s only one “right” outcome: performing, teaching, or doing music full‑time forever. But as many creatives sometimes learn, some careers don’t always follow a straight line, and that doesn’t mean you’ve failed, often times, it means you’re growing! Thomas McDonald’s journey began in the University of Arizona School of Music with a clear plan; he had entered the program as a music education major, fully expecting to become a band […]
read moreSchool of Art alumna Shiloe Fontes has always loved science and art, so she decided to combine the two at the Flandrau Science Center. “The art and science connection is so strong, but it gets overlooked. I wanted to figure out how to bring that back in,” she said. Fontes (BA ’07, Visual Communications; MA […]
read moreWhat does an artist have in common with a farmer? Alex Atkin (BA ’08, Studio Art) says it’s the ability to make something beautiful come from nothing. Atkin earned her degree in studio arts from the School of Art in 2008. Since 2011, she’s been the farm manager for Tucson Village Farm. “When I finished […]
read moreThe University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television has launched Film & Television Los Angeles, a Los Angeles outpost that will provide access and opportunities for students and alumni in the hub of the entertainment industry. The highly ranked film school has entered a partnership with Film Independent, dedicated to fostering emerging talent and professional development and […]
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