Tag: Faculty Focus

  1. CFA faculty honors, promotions and milestones 

    College of Fine Arts faculty are earning major recognition across disciplines, including honors, promotions and new leadership roles. Nicole Antebi (art) received the “Early Career Scholar Award” for her innovative work at the Wonder Studio at Biosphere 2. Marcos Serafim (art) was named a 2025–26 Udall Center Fellow for SEMIPERMEABLE, a project exploring the HIV/AIDS crisis through digital […]

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  2. Illustrator Pooja Venkatachalam Kumar was drawn to visual thinking

    From the ancient temples of Tirupati to the vibrant classrooms of the University of Arizona, Pooja Venkatachalam Kumar’s journey is a testament to the transformative power of art.  Born and raised in the culturally rich town of Tirupati, India, Pooja’s early exposure to art and architecture shaped her creative sensibilities. However, her path to becoming […]

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  3. Zimmerman named School of Art’s interim director

    Professor Karen Zimmermann has been named interim director of the School of Art for the 2025-26 academic year, College of Fine Arts Dean Andrew Schulz announced. Zimmermann, currently the school’s associate director, will take over in July for Colin Blakely, who is stepping down as director after 10 years. Blakely has accepted the position of associate provost at the Rhode […]

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  4. Arts Hero: Duane Cyrus, inspiring tomorrow’s dancers

    The breadth of Duane Cyrus’ career as an artist, producer, curator and educator is kaleidoscopic – always changing, reflective and fascinating. His current post, as Director of the University of Arizona School of Dance since 2022, is as chromatic. Cyrus has made impressive strides in helping students learn and succeed. “I’m committed to building a […]

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  5. Josh Barbre’s Hip Hop Odyssey

    Josh Barbre, a PhD student in musicology at the University of Arizona School of Music, completed a nine-month research residency in France last summer as a Fulbright Fellow.  “It is truly an honor for one of our School of Music doctoral students to be selected for the Fulbright Scholar Program,” said School of Music Director […]

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  6. Current job openings with Arizona Arts

    Arizona Arts and its College of Fine Arts is seeking talented individuals to join our vibrant community of artists, educators, and scholars.  Whether you’re an experienced professional or an emerging leader in your field, our open faculty positions offer the chance to inspire the next generation of creators and innovators. Check out the opportunities below […]

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  7. Message from the Dean: String Project

    I thought I’d take this opportunity to highlight the work of Prof. Ted Buchholz in founding and directing the School of Music String Project, one of our signature community engagement initiatives in the Arts. A recent article in The Daily Wildcat highlighted the impact of the String Project under Ted’s leadership. Here’s a brief excerpt: “Working […]

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