Music professor Velvet Brown named Penn State Laureate for 2022-23
Opera ‘A Marvelous Order’ to make world premiere Oct. 20 in Eisenhower Auditorium
In conjunction with the opera's debut, the Palmer Museum of Art will host an exhibit featuring a collection of the director’s “blueprint” cyanotypes created with the event. Read More
Soul Science Lab artists to talk empowerment with free virtual film, Q&A Oct. 4
“Creating Make a Joyful Noize” is a short film that blends music, spoken-word interviews and dance to capture the visceral, contagious and unapologetic energy of Black joy. Read More
School of Music to host ‘Queer Voices in Hip Hop’ lecture
The School of Music's Diversity in 3D Series welcomes Lauron Kehrer, assistant professor of ethnomusicology and musicology in the School of Music at Western Michigan. Read More
Stuckeman students receive national recognition for graphic design work
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Two projects by Penn State graphic design students in the College of Arts
Read MoreCenter for Virtual/Material Studies to hold opening celebration on Sept. 27
An opening celebration for the Center for Virtual/Material Studies will be held on Sept. 27. Read More
Kim Cook’s Oct. 1 cello concerto at Yale to be livestreamed
Kim Cook will perform a cello concerto at Yale University on Oct. 1 at 7:30 p.m. Read More
Visual arts faculty members and alumni contribute to international art exhibition
“Körperkammer" is a collaborative sculpture created by an international group of women artists to explore the body's relationship with iron. Read More
Knochel guest-edits online journal for arts-integrated research
Aaron Knochel, associate professor of art education, is guest editor for the first special collection for "a2ru Ground Works." Read More
Miguel Zenón Quartet to ponder the Americas Oct. 11 at Recital Hall
Songs from “Música de Las Américas” grew out of Zenón’s passion for the history of the American continent. Read More
Architecture professor honored with Cooper Hewitt National Design Award
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Felecia Davis, associate professor of architecture in the College of Arts and Architecture’s
Read MoreCraig recognized for excellence in sound design at global exhibition
Curtis Craig was recognized at the 2022 World Stage Design Exhibition as a leader in sound design. Read More
A&A and Corl Street Elementary collaborate on ‘Future Forward’ mural
Children’s hopes for their future, captured in drawings made during the COVID-19 pandemic, are highlighted in a new mural at Corl Street Elementary, spearheaded by Shannon Goff. Read More
Libraries event features student designers, exhibit of graphic design work
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State University Libraries and the Department of Graphic Design, which is housed
Read MoreThird-year architecture student wins 2022 Corbelletti Design Charrette
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Sophie Marks, a third-year architecture student in the College of Arts and Architecture’s
Read MoreLas Cafeteras musicians to hold free virtual storytelling workshop Sept. 20
They will provide prompts for participants to explore their own narratives. The event will culminate in sharing of the new narratives to music by the musicians. Read More
Graphic design professor awarded grand prize in international design competition
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Ryan Russell, associate professor graphic design in the Penn State College of Arts
Read MoreAizuri Quartet explores the night in ‘Sunrise’ Oct. 6
The music of “Sunrise” explores how atmosphere, psychological power and political metaphor of the night have been an inspiration for composers from the classical era and today. Read More
Cuba’s Malpaso Dance Company to make Penn State debut Sept. 29 at Eisenhower
The dance company has committed to the collaborative process and boasts a varied repertoire by working with various prominent American choreographers and supporting Cuban artists. Read More
‘Prince Hamlet’ artists, Penn State associate teaching professor Sommar Chilton discuss Deaf culture
“There’s a lot of discussion going on right now about inclusion,” Deaf actress Dawn Jani Birley signed in a 2021 video interview. Read More
Brourman’s art showcased in downtown Chicago installation
"Chicago Looks Good On You" offers a playful take on some of the city’s most iconic landmarks including Navy Pier’s “Centennial Wheel,” Buckingham Fountain and “The Bean." Read More
A&A alumni asked to participate in national survey on arts degrees
The College of Arts and Architecture is participating in the 2022 Strategic National Arts Alumni Project (SNAAP) — a one-of-a-kind
Read MoreStuckeman research units to host lecture series highlighting design research
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The research units housed in the Penn State College of Architecture’s Stuckeman School
Read MoreBeing Bing: Music alumna finds early success in digital marketing career
Alumna Sarah Nekich runs the official social media accounts of Bing Crosby and other music legends such as the Culture Club, and credits much of her success to Penn State. Read More
Alfred’s new book builds on podcast that focuses on artists’ creative processes
Brian Alfred's new book dives deeper into the artist conversations featured on his podcast "Sound and Vision." Read More