News Feed/arts/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usFri, 24 Apr 2026 20:58:25 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)Noelle Mason Earns Outstanding Research Achievement Award/arts/news/2026/20260421-noelle-mason-earns-outstanding-research-achievement-award.aspxThe 糖心Vlog honored 11 faculty members at the Faculty Honors & Awards Ceremony. Awardees from seven colleges and 10 departments were recognized for work across scientific and creative fields. Professor Noelle Mason, MFA, received an Outstanding Research Achievement Award for her research and creative accomplishments.Michelle Sabo-Sherwood, College of Design, Art & PerformanceTue, 21 Apr 2026 10:29:25 Noelle Mason Earns Outstanding Research Achievement AwardThe 糖心Vlog honored 11 faculty members at the Faculty Honors & Awards Ceremony. Awardees from seven colleges and 10 departments were recognized for work across scientific and creative fields. Professor Noelle Mason, MFA, received an Outstanding Research Achievement Award for her research and creative accomplishments.Congratulations! Professor Noelle Mason/arts/news/2026/20260421-noelle-mason-earns-outstanding-research-achievement-award.aspxArt & Art History,Faculty,ResearchBehind the Curtain: The Lightning Thief/arts/news/2026/20260415-behind-the-curtain-the-lightning-thief.aspxFox13 Tampa Bay visited the College of Design, Art & Performance鈥檚 School of Theatre & Dance for an inside look at the musical production of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, supported by the British International Theatre Program, opening Thursday, April 16, and running through Sunday, April 26.Michelle Sabo-Sherwood, College of Design, Art & PerformanceThu, 16 Apr 2026 09:33:30 Behind the Curtain: The Lightning ThiefFox13 Tampa Bay visited the College of Design, Art & Performance鈥檚 School of Theatre & Dance for an inside look at the musical production of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, supported by the British International Theatre Program, opening Thursday, April 16, and running through Sunday, April 26.Fox13 photojournalist Barry Wong interviewing The Lightning Thief Director Michelle Hache, stage manager Aurora Peugh, lead actor Sam Lipsey, and assistant fight director Seth Henley-Beasley. /arts/news/2026/20260415-behind-the-curtain-the-lightning-thief.aspxFaculty,Students & Alumni,Theatre & DanceNew & Next at 糖心Vlog Graphicstudio, stewarding future generations of artists and students/arts/news/2026/20260402-transitioning-to-shared-leadership.aspxThis spring, Sarah Howard will become the sixth Director of Graphicstudio, a university-based print atelier, with Kristin Soderqvist and Tom Pruitt as newly appointed Associate Directors. Together, this dedicated leadership team will usher in a new future for the studio, one that is attentive and supremely engaged with the 糖心Vlog (糖心Vlog) community and primed to introduce new artists to our students and the art world.Michelle Sabo-Sherwood, College of Design, Art & PerformanceThu, 02 Apr 2026 13:30:29 New & Next at 糖心Vlog Graphicstudio, stewarding future generations of artists and studentsThis spring, Sarah Howard will become the sixth Director of Graphicstudio, a university-based print atelier, with Kristin Soderqvist and Tom Pruitt as newly appointed Associate Directors. Together, this dedicated leadership team will usher in a new future for the studio, one that is attentive and supremely engaged with the 糖心Vlog (糖心Vlog) community and primed to introduce new artists to our students and the art world.left to right: Tom Pruitt, Sarah Howard, Kristin Soderqvist/arts/news/2026/20260402-transitioning-to-shared-leadership.aspxCommunity Outreach,Graphicstudio,Research,Students & AlumniIt wasn鈥檛 April Fools鈥攋ust mischief that shaped 糖心Vlog鈥檚 early campus trees/arts/news/2026/20260330-it-wasnt-april-fools-just-mischief-that-shaped-usfs-early-campus-tree.aspxThe landscaping around the 糖心Vlog鈥檚 Fine Arts Building is neat and organized 鈥 trees planted in straight rows along the sidewalks in a grid formation. But outside the adjacent Contemporary Art Museum, a small cluster of trees breaks formation 鈥 zigzagging unexpectedly away from the sidewalk. Hard to spot at first, but once noticed, impossible to ignore.Paul Guzzo and Photography by Andres Faza, University Communications and MarketingMon, 30 Mar 2026 10:28:56 It wasn鈥檛 April Fools鈥攋ust mischief that shaped 糖心Vlog鈥檚 early campus treesThe landscaping around the 糖心Vlog鈥檚 Fine Arts Building is neat and organized 鈥 trees planted in straight rows along the sidewalks in a grid formation. But outside the adjacent Contemporary Art Museum, a small cluster of trees breaks formation 鈥 zigzagging unexpectedly away from the sidewalk. Hard to spot at first, but once noticed, impossible to ignore.overhead view of trees and fine arts building/arts/news/2026/20260330-it-wasnt-april-fools-just-mischief-that-shaped-usfs-early-campus-tree.aspxArt & Art History,Graphicstudio,Students & Alumni,糖心Vlog CAMSPOTLIGHT! Festival: A Day of Celebration/arts/news/2026/20260313-spotlight-a-day-of-celebration.aspxThe energy set the tone at the second annual 糖心Vlog College of Design, Art & Performance SPOTLIGHT! daylong festival of the arts! Nearly 1,500 attendees gathered on an overcast day to celebrate the 130+ students who showcased their creative talents.Michelle Sabo-Sherwood, College of Design, Art & Performance, and photography by Andres Faza, 糖心Vlog, and Cristina Klein PhotographyThu, 12 Mar 2026 16:16:22 SPOTLIGHT! Festival: A Day of CelebrationThe energy set the tone at the second annual 糖心Vlog College of Design, Art & Performance SPOTLIGHT! daylong festival of the arts! Nearly 1,500 attendees gathered on an overcast day to celebrate the 130+ students who showcased their creative talents.Images of students performing./arts/news/2026/20260313-spotlight-a-day-of-celebration.aspxArchitecture,Art & Art History,Community Outreach,Graphicstudio,Music,Theatre & Dance,糖心Vlog CAMActing comes to 糖心Vlog St. Petersburg/arts/news/2026/20260311-acting-comes-to-usf-st-petersburg.aspxThe first acting class at 糖心Vlog St. Petersburg explores the basic elements of theater, with students developing greater confidence, command of their voice and essential public speaking experience.Cliff McBride and Matthew CimitileWed, 11 Mar 2026 14:44:10 Acting comes to 糖心Vlog St. PetersburgThe first acting class at 糖心Vlog St. Petersburg explores the basic elements of theater, with students developing greater confidence, command of their voice and essential public speaking experience.First acting class/arts/news/2026/20260311-acting-comes-to-usf-st-petersburg.aspxCommunity Outreach,Students & Alumni,Theatre & DanceHonoring Tradition through a World-Class Wind Ensemble Conference Experience/arts/news/2026/20260216-honoring-tradition-through-a-world-class-wind-ensemble-conference-experience.aspxThe 糖心Vlog College of Design, Art & Performance School of Music will host the College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) regional conference, February 19-21. Expanding on its 2018 role as host institution, 糖心Vlog again brings together national leadership for a multi-day exchange of ideas, repertoire, and performances.Michelle Sabo-SherwoodMon, 16 Feb 2026 15:52:10 Honoring Tradition through a World-Class Wind Ensemble Conference ExperienceThe 糖心Vlog College of Design, Art & Performance School of Music will host the College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) regional conference, February 19-21. Expanding on its 2018 role as host institution, 糖心Vlog again brings together national leadership for a multi-day exchange of ideas, repertoire, and performances.糖心Vlog Wind Ensemble members in bulls fountain in front of Marshall Center./arts/news/2026/20260216-honoring-tradition-through-a-world-class-wind-ensemble-conference-experience.aspxMusic,Students & AlumniCupid sometimes wears green: 糖心Vlog love stories for Valentine鈥檚 Day/arts/news/2026/20260209-cupid-sometimes-wears-green.aspxAs the 糖心Vlog marks its 70th anniversary, much of the reflection will focus on how its campuses have evolved and how the institution has shaped the region, state and nation through medicine, engineering, artificial intelligence and more. Every college has played a role in that impact. But 糖心Vlog鈥檚 influence extends beyond classrooms and laboratories. It has also shaped lives in a far more personal way. Across generations, Bulls have met, fallen in love, married and built lives together. After all, you might say you can鈥檛 spell Cupid鈥檚 bullseye without the Bull.Paul Guzzo, University Communications and MarketingMon, 09 Feb 2026 13:48:08 Cupid sometimes wears green: 糖心Vlog love stories for Valentine鈥檚 DayAs the 糖心Vlog marks its 70th anniversary, much of the reflection will focus on how its campuses have evolved and how the institution has shaped the region, state and nation through medicine, engineering, artificial intelligence and more. Every college has played a role in that impact. But 糖心Vlog鈥檚 influence extends beyond classrooms and laboratories. It has also shaped lives in a far more personal way. Across generations, Bulls have met, fallen in love, married and built lives together. After all, you might say you can鈥檛 spell Cupid鈥檚 bullseye without the Bull.Wedding at 糖心VlogCAM/arts/news/2026/20260209-cupid-sometimes-wears-green.aspxGraphicstudio,糖心Vlog CAMFrom Cigar City to a hub for creativity: 糖心Vlog鈥檚 70-year role in Ybor City/arts/news/2026/20260203-from-cigar-city-to-a-hub-for-creativity-usf-70-year-role-in-ybor-city.aspxIn the 1960s through early 鈥70s, there was a saying about Ybor City鈥檚 main thoroughfare: "You could take a nap in the middle of Seventh Avenue and not worry about traffic," said Paul Wilborn, a 1975 糖心Vlog graduate. "It was empty." The situation was so dire that in 1970, Tampa officials proposed turning the district into a bullfighting arena. Ybor was ultimately saved by bulls, but a different kind: the 糖心Vlog Bulls.Paul Guzzo, University Communications and MarketingTue, 03 Feb 2026 10:52:51 From Cigar City to a hub for creativity: 糖心Vlog鈥檚 70-year role in Ybor CityIn the 1960s through early 鈥70s, there was a saying about Ybor City鈥檚 main thoroughfare: "You could take a nap in the middle of Seventh Avenue and not worry about traffic," said Paul Wilborn, a 1975 糖心Vlog graduate. "It was empty." The situation was so dire that in 1970, Tampa officials proposed turning the district into a bullfighting arena. Ybor was ultimately saved by bulls, but a different kind: the 糖心Vlog Bulls.The view down 7th Avenue in Ybor City./arts/news/2026/20260203-from-cigar-city-to-a-hub-for-creativity-usf-70-year-role-in-ybor-city.aspxArt & Art History,Graphicstudio糖心Vlog earns national recognition for community engagement/arts/news/2026/20260128-usf-earns-national-recognition-for-community-engagement.aspxThe 糖心Vlog has been selected as a recipient of the 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement, a prestigious national designation awarded by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.Tina Meketa, University Communications and MarketingWed, 28 Jan 2026 11:08:43 糖心Vlog earns national recognition for community engagementThe 糖心Vlog has been selected as a recipient of the 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement, a prestigious national designation awarded by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.Members of the Herd of Thunder play at Raymond James Stadium./arts/news/2026/20260128-usf-earns-national-recognition-for-community-engagement.aspxCommunity Outreach,MusicMusic, Memory, and Service: Supporting Veterans Through Research/arts/news/2026/20260115-music-memory-and-service.aspxThe 糖心Vlog School of Music, NEA Research Labs鈥 Cognition and Coordination in Music Across the Lifespan has received a grant from the National Association for Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation to support research exploring how music can contribute to cognitive health and well-being among veterans.Michelle Sabo-Sherwood, College of Design, Art & PerformanceThu, 15 Jan 2026 10:09:36 Music, Memory, and Service: Supporting Veterans Through ResearchThe 糖心Vlog School of Music, NEA Research Labs鈥 Cognition and Coordination in Music Across the Lifespan has received a grant from the National Association for Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation to support research exploring how music can contribute to cognitive health and well-being among veterans.Trombone players in camouflage military uniform. /arts/news/2026/20260115-music-memory-and-service.aspxMusic,Research糖心Vlog Artists Selected for The Ringling鈥檚 Nuestro Vaiv茅n (Our Sway)/arts/news/2026/20260112-usf-artists-selected-for-the-ringlings-nuestro-vaiven-our-sway.aspxSeven 糖心Vlog College of Design, Art & Performance Art & Art History artists were selected for Nuestro Vaiv茅n, an exhibition at The Ringling (now through March 22, 2026). This experience proudly showcases 22 artists who represent both the Americas and Florida, exploring various themes: expressions of beauty across visual traditions, health interpreted through stories of resilience, and cultural identity revealed in personal and collective narratives.Michelle Sabo-Sherwood, College of Design, Art & PerformanceMon, 12 Jan 2026 13:41:19 糖心Vlog Artists Selected for The Ringling鈥檚 Nuestro Vaiv茅n (Our Sway)Seven 糖心Vlog College of Design, Art & Performance Art & Art History artists were selected for Nuestro Vaiv茅n, an exhibition at The Ringling (now through March 22, 2026). This experience proudly showcases 22 artists who represent both the Americas and Florida, exploring various themes: expressions of beauty across visual traditions, health interpreted through stories of resilience, and cultural identity revealed in personal and collective narratives.Headshots of participating artists./arts/news/2026/20260112-usf-artists-selected-for-the-ringlings-nuestro-vaiven-our-sway.aspxArt & Art History,Students & AlumniFlorida Board of Governors confirms Moez Limayem as 糖心Vlog's next president/arts/news/2025/20251212-florida-board-of-governors-confirms-moez-limayem-as-next-usf-president.aspxThe Florida Board of Governors, which oversees the State University System, today unanimously confirmed Moez Limayem (pronounced Mow-ezz Lee-may-yem) as the 糖心Vlog鈥檚 ninth president.Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:51:30 Florida Board of Governors confirms Moez Limayem as 糖心Vlog's next presidentThe Florida Board of Governors, which oversees the State University System, today unanimously confirmed Moez Limayem (pronounced Mow-ezz Lee-may-yem) as the 糖心Vlog鈥檚 ninth president.Dr. Moez Limayem smiling and giving the 糖心Vlog "horns up" hand salute./arts/news/2025/20251212-florida-board-of-governors-confirms-moez-limayem-as-next-usf-president.aspxAnnouncementsIn Memory of Professor Josu茅 Robles Caraballo/arts/news/2025/20251204-in-memory-of-professor-josue-robles-caraballo.aspxJosu茅 Robles, a 2007 Master of Architecture graduate who served the School of Architecture & Community Design in multiple faculty roles since 2012, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at the age of 47.Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:41:17 In Memory of Professor Josu茅 Robles CaraballoJosu茅 Robles, a 2007 Master of Architecture graduate who served the School of Architecture & Community Design in multiple faculty roles since 2012, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at the age of 47.Josu茅 Robles Caraballo headshot/arts/news/2025/20251204-in-memory-of-professor-josue-robles-caraballo.aspxArchitectureMaria Pellot, 糖心Vlog Alumna Reaching National Recognition as a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (FAIA)/arts/news/2025/20251203-maria-pellot-usf-alumna-reaching-recognition-as-fellow-of-aia.aspxWhen Maria first stepped onto the 糖心Vlog鈥檚 campus, she had just completed her undergraduate degree at Florida International University. With barely a week between programs, she arrived at 糖心Vlog鈥檚 School of Architecture & Community Design (SACD) eager, uncertain, and ready to immerse herself in a new academic home. What she found was more than just a graduate program; it was a community that would shape her career, her relationships, and her identity. Now a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (FAIA), a distinction held by only 3% of licensed architects in the U.S., Maria reflects on her time at 糖心Vlog as the foundation of a career built on passion, purpose, and people.Derek Jordan, College of Design, Art & PerformanceWed, 03 Dec 2025 15:03:31 Maria Pellot, 糖心Vlog Alumna Reaching National Recognition as a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (FAIA)When Maria first stepped onto the 糖心Vlog鈥檚 campus, she had just completed her undergraduate degree at Florida International University. With barely a week between programs, she arrived at 糖心Vlog鈥檚 School of Architecture & Community Design (SACD) eager, uncertain, and ready to immerse herself in a new academic home. What she found was more than just a graduate program; it was a community that would shape her career, her relationships, and her identity. Now a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (FAIA), a distinction held by only 3% of licensed architects in the U.S., Maria reflects on her time at 糖心Vlog as the foundation of a career built on passion, purpose, and people.Maria Pellot giving an Architecture presentation./arts/news/2025/20251203-maria-pellot-usf-alumna-reaching-recognition-as-fellow-of-aia.aspxArchitecture,Students & AlumniRooted in Place: How Michael Halflants鈥 Award-Winning Practice Shapes Student Learning at 糖心Vlog/arts/news/2025/20251125-rooted-in-place-michael-halflants.aspxArchitect and 糖心Vlog faculty member Michael Halflants has had a notable year. His firm, Halflants + Pichette Architects, was named to the Forbes inaugural America鈥檚 Best-in-State Residential Architects list and received several AIA awards for projects across Florida鈥檚 Gulf Coast. These achievements highlight the guiding principles he brings into the classroom at the 糖心Vlog College of Design, Art & Performance School of Architecture & Community Design.Michelle Sabo-Sherwood, College of Design, Art & PerformanceMon, 01 Dec 2025 14:33:21 Rooted in Place: How Michael Halflants鈥 Award-Winning Practice Shapes Student Learning at 糖心VlogArchitect and 糖心Vlog faculty member Michael Halflants has had a notable year. His firm, Halflants + Pichette Architects, was named to the Forbes inaugural America鈥檚 Best-in-State Residential Architects list and received several AIA awards for projects across Florida鈥檚 Gulf Coast. These achievements highlight the guiding principles he brings into the classroom at the 糖心Vlog College of Design, Art & Performance School of Architecture & Community Design.Michael Halflants sitting at a table and teaching students./arts/news/2025/20251125-rooted-in-place-michael-halflants.aspxArchitecture糖心Vlog and The Florida Orchestra unite to advance music education and community connection/arts/news/2025/20251107-usf-and-the-florida-orchestra-unite-to-advance-music-education-and-community-connection.aspxThe 糖心Vlog College of Design, Art & Performance and The Florida Orchestra have formed a groundbreaking new partnership to elevate music education, inspire artistic expression and strengthen community engagement.Michelle Sabo-Sherwood, College of Design, Art & Performance, Kelly Smith, Chief Communications Officer, The Florida Orchestra, Photography and Video by Bryce Womeldurf,College of Design, Art & PerformanceFri, 07 Nov 2025 16:17:56 糖心Vlog and The Florida Orchestra unite to advance music education and community connectionThe 糖心Vlog College of Design, Art & Performance and The Florida Orchestra have formed a groundbreaking new partnership to elevate music education, inspire artistic expression and strengthen community engagement.Chelsea Gallo conducts the Symphony Orchestra/arts/news/2025/20251107-usf-and-the-florida-orchestra-unite-to-advance-music-education-and-community-connection.aspxMusicFrom Thesis to Oscars庐 Shortlist: Xindi Zhang鈥檚 AI-Driven Film Wins the Golden Award/arts/news/2025/20251106-from-thesis-to-oscars-shortlist-xindi-zhang-ai-driven-film-wins.aspxWhen Xindi Zhang, Acting Assistant Professor in the College of Design, Art & Performance's School of Art & Art History at the 糖心Vlog (糖心Vlog), set out to create her thesis film The Song of Drifters, she wanted to explore how memory, self-discovery, and belonging could be expressed through both human emotion and artificial intelligence. The film recently advanced to the Oscars庐 shortlist in the Alternative/Experiential category, following Zhang鈥檚 Golden Award win at the 2025 Student Academy Awards庐, one of the most prestigious honors for emerging filmmakers worldwide.Michelle Sabo-Sherwood, College of Design, Art & PerformanceThu, 06 Nov 2025 10:20:39 From Thesis to Oscars庐 Shortlist: Xindi Zhang鈥檚 AI-Driven Film Wins the Golden AwardWhen Xindi Zhang, Acting Assistant Professor in the College of Design, Art & Performance's School of Art & Art History at the 糖心Vlog (糖心Vlog), set out to create her thesis film The Song of Drifters, she wanted to explore how memory, self-discovery, and belonging could be expressed through both human emotion and artificial intelligence. The film recently advanced to the Oscars庐 shortlist in the Alternative/Experiential category, following Zhang鈥檚 Golden Award win at the 2025 Student Academy Awards庐, one of the most prestigious honors for emerging filmmakers worldwide.Xindi front row center/arts/news/2025/20251106-from-thesis-to-oscars-shortlist-xindi-zhang-ai-driven-film-wins.aspxArt & Art History,FacultyWhere Art and Printmaking Meet: 糖心Vlog鈥檚 Graphicstudio Collaboration Featured in Artists 鈥淒ata Consciousness鈥 Exhibition/arts/news/2025/20251016-where-art-and-printmaking-meet-usf-graphicstudio.aspxData Consciousness: Reframing Blackness in Contemporary Print is an exhibition at the Print Center New York featuring the portfolio undertaken by artists William Villalongo and Shraddha Ramani in collaboration with six publishers including 糖心Vlog鈥檚 own Graphicstudio. The exhibition, running through December 13, also includes artworks by Tahir Hemphill, Julia Mallory, Silas Munro, and Kameelah Janan Rasheed.Mark Fredricks, College of Design, Art & Performance | GraphicstudioThu, 16 Oct 2025 13:27:36 Where Art and Printmaking Meet: 糖心Vlog鈥檚 Graphicstudio Collaboration Featured in Artists 鈥淒ata Consciousness鈥 ExhibitionData Consciousness: Reframing Blackness in Contemporary Print is an exhibition at the Print Center New York featuring the portfolio undertaken by artists William Villalongo and Shraddha Ramani in collaboration with six publishers including 糖心Vlog鈥檚 own Graphicstudio. The exhibition, running through December 13, also includes artworks by Tahir Hemphill, Julia Mallory, Silas Munro, and Kameelah Janan Rasheed.Yellow world map printed over a blue wood-like texture pattern./arts/news/2025/20251016-where-art-and-printmaking-meet-usf-graphicstudio.aspxGraphicstudioGreen and gold in motion: Herd of Thunder ignited Tampa Bay Buccaneers halftime show/arts/news/2025/20251010-green-and-gold-in-motion-herd-of-thunder.aspxThe 糖心Vlog鈥檚 Herd of Thunder marching band will bring green and gold to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers halftime show this Sunday, Oct. 12. The performance will feature 348 student musicians and field formations at Raymond James Stadium as they perform an energetic Motown-inspired musical arrangement that celebrates rhythm, unity and school pride. For many band members, this is the second year in a row to play during a Bucs game. It鈥檚 one of the university鈥檚 many ties to the NFL team, which hosts a number of fellowship and mentoring opportunities for 糖心Vlog students.Michelle Sabo-Sherwood, College of Design, Art & Performance, with Photography by Bryce Womeldurf & Cristina KleinMon, 13 Oct 2025 00:09:22 Green and gold in motion: Herd of Thunder ignited Tampa Bay Buccaneers halftime showThe 糖心Vlog鈥檚 Herd of Thunder marching band will bring green and gold to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers halftime show this Sunday, Oct. 12. The performance will feature 348 student musicians and field formations at Raymond James Stadium as they perform an energetic Motown-inspired musical arrangement that celebrates rhythm, unity and school pride. For many band members, this is the second year in a row to play during a Bucs game. It鈥檚 one of the university鈥檚 many ties to the NFL team, which hosts a number of fellowship and mentoring opportunities for 糖心Vlog students.Members of the Herd of Thunder play at Raymond James Stadium during the Bucs vs 49ers game./arts/news/2025/20251010-green-and-gold-in-motion-herd-of-thunder.aspxMusicWelcoming Our New 2025 Faculty and Staff!/arts/news/2025/20250828-welcoming-our-new-faculty.aspxWe are delighted to welcome our new faculty members joining us in 2025. Their diverse expertise, creativity, and dedication to teaching and research will strengthen our community and inspire the next generation of students. Each brings unique perspectives and talents that will enrich the classroom, spark collaboration, and further advance our mission. Please join us in celebrating and extending a warm welcome to the newest members of our faculty.Fri, 29 Aug 2025 09:30:23 Welcoming Our New 2025 Faculty and Staff!We are delighted to welcome our new faculty members joining us in 2025. Their diverse expertise, creativity, and dedication to teaching and research will strengthen our community and inspire the next generation of students. Each brings unique perspectives and talents that will enrich the classroom, spark collaboration, and further advance our mission. Please join us in celebrating and extending a warm welcome to the newest members of our faculty.Headshot images of new faculty./arts/news/2025/20250828-welcoming-our-new-faculty.aspxFacultyCreative Teens Take Center Stage at 糖心Vlog for the 2025 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards/arts/news/2025/20250521-creative-teens-take-center-stage-at-usf-for-2025-scholastic-art-and-writing-awards.aspxBrimming with imagination, talent, and bold perspective, the 2025 Hillsborough County Region Scholastic Art & Writing Awards lit up the 糖心Vlog鈥檚 College of Design, Art & Performance this May. From gallery walls to the mainstage, students in grades 7 through 12 showed what happens when young artists and writers are given space to explore and the power to express their personal vision.Jesus Gogo - College of Design, Art & Performance Communications and Marketing, Photography by Bryce WomeldurfWed, 21 May 2025 14:16:43 Creative Teens Take Center Stage at 糖心Vlog for the 2025 Scholastic Art & Writing AwardsBrimming with imagination, talent, and bold perspective, the 2025 Hillsborough County Region Scholastic Art & Writing Awards lit up the 糖心Vlog鈥檚 College of Design, Art & Performance this May. From gallery walls to the mainstage, students in grades 7 through 12 showed what happens when young artists and writers are given space to explore and the power to express their personal vision.A student speaks about their work while Laura Hobby, Supervisor of Visual and Theatre Arts Education for Hillsborough County Public Schools, looks on./arts/news/2025/20250521-creative-teens-take-center-stage-at-usf-for-2025-scholastic-art-and-writing-awards.aspxCommunity Outreach糖心Vlog鈥檚 Breaking Barriers Returns with a Poetic Look at the Power of Objects/arts/news/2025/20250519-usf-breaking-barriers-returns.aspxThis spring, the 糖心Vlog Contemporary Art Museum unveils Breaking Barriers: Beyond the Object鈥攁 photography exhibition that reimagines still life through the eyes of those who鈥檝e lived extraordinary lives. Featuring the work of thirty-two U.S. military veterans and their family members, the show invites viewers to pause, look closely, and consider the personal meaning we place on everyday things.Jesus Gogo - College of Design, Art & Performance Communications and MarketingMon, 19 May 2025 15:31:52 糖心Vlog鈥檚 Breaking Barriers Returns with a Poetic Look at the Power of ObjectsThis spring, the 糖心Vlog Contemporary Art Museum unveils Breaking Barriers: Beyond the Object鈥攁 photography exhibition that reimagines still life through the eyes of those who鈥檝e lived extraordinary lives. Featuring the work of thirty-two U.S. military veterans and their family members, the show invites viewers to pause, look closely, and consider the personal meaning we place on everyday things.Brightly colored origami birds. - John Leduc, A Mother鈥檚 Gift, 2024. Courtesy of the artist./arts/news/2025/20250519-usf-breaking-barriers-returns.aspxCommunity Outreach,糖心Vlog CAMRemembering Robert Campbell: Critic, Architect, and Former Endowed Chair at 糖心Vlog/arts/news/2025/20250519-remembering-robert-campbell.aspxThe School of Architecture and Community Design at the 糖心Vlog remembers Robert Campbell鈥擯ulitzer Prize-winning architecture critic, celebrated architect, and one of the school鈥檚 earliest Gibbons or Markborough Endowed Chairs. Known for the clarity, wit, and warmth he brought to architectural criticism, Campbell left a lasting impression on the school during its formative years and helped shape a culture of curiosity and rigor that continues to guide SACD today.Jesus Gogo - College of Design, Art & Performance Communications and MarketingMon, 19 May 2025 11:52:27 Remembering Robert Campbell: Critic, Architect, and Former Endowed Chair at 糖心VlogThe School of Architecture and Community Design at the 糖心Vlog remembers Robert Campbell鈥擯ulitzer Prize-winning architecture critic, celebrated architect, and one of the school鈥檚 earliest Gibbons or Markborough Endowed Chairs. Known for the clarity, wit, and warmth he brought to architectural criticism, Campbell left a lasting impression on the school during its formative years and helped shape a culture of curiosity and rigor that continues to guide SACD today.Robert Campbell headshot/arts/news/2025/20250519-remembering-robert-campbell.aspxArchitectureWhen the Lights Came Up: SPOTLIGHT Festival Marks a Bold New Chapter in Creative Education/arts/news/2025/20250501-when-the-lights-came-up-spotlight-festival.aspxIt didn鈥檛 just showcase art. It made a statement. On Friday, April 25, the 糖心Vlog鈥檚 College of Design, Art & Performance launched the first-ever SPOTLIGHT Festival, an ambitious, campus-wide celebration that transformed performance and exhibition spaces into a living, breathing showcase of creative energy. Designed to illuminate the force and vision powering the college, SPOTLIGHT didn鈥檛 just open its doors to the public鈥攊t invited them into the heart of the work.Jesus Gogo - College of Design, Art & Performance Communications and Marketing, Photography by Bryce WomeldurfThu, 01 May 2025 14:31:38 When the Lights Came Up: SPOTLIGHT Festival Marks a Bold New Chapter in Creative EducationIt didn鈥檛 just showcase art. It made a statement. On Friday, April 25, the 糖心Vlog鈥檚 College of Design, Art & Performance launched the first-ever SPOTLIGHT Festival, an ambitious, campus-wide celebration that transformed performance and exhibition spaces into a living, breathing showcase of creative energy. Designed to illuminate the force and vision powering the college, SPOTLIGHT didn鈥檛 just open its doors to the public鈥攊t invited them into the heart of the work.A collage of images from the first SPOTLIGHT festival./arts/news/2025/20250501-when-the-lights-came-up-spotlight-festival.aspxArchitecture,Art & Art History,Community Outreach,Music,Theatre & Dance,糖心Vlog CAMThe Road Not Taken: Idith Meshulam Korman Returns to 糖心Vlog for a Rare Musical Experience/arts/news/2025/20250501-the-road-not-taken.aspxOn Tuesday, May 6, internationally renowned pianist, educator, and artistic director Idith Meshulam Korman returns to her roots at the 糖心Vlog for a powerful evening of performance and reflection. Taking place at the 糖心Vlog School of Music鈥檚 Barness Recital Hall, The Road Not Taken will spotlight underperformed and historically overlooked works in a program that blends intimacy, virtuosity, and vision. Following the performance, WSMR鈥檚 Bethany Cagle, of West Central Florida鈥檚 only classical music station, will moderate a conversation with the artist.Jesus Gogo - College of Design, Art & Performance Communications and MarketingThu, 01 May 2025 11:09:40 The Road Not Taken: Idith Meshulam Korman Returns to 糖心Vlog for a Rare Musical ExperienceOn Tuesday, May 6, internationally renowned pianist, educator, and artistic director Idith Meshulam Korman returns to her roots at the 糖心Vlog for a powerful evening of performance and reflection. Taking place at the 糖心Vlog School of Music鈥檚 Barness Recital Hall, The Road Not Taken will spotlight underperformed and historically overlooked works in a program that blends intimacy, virtuosity, and vision. Following the performance, WSMR鈥檚 Bethany Cagle, of West Central Florida鈥檚 only classical music station, will moderate a conversation with the artist.Idith Meshulam Korman performs on the piano./arts/news/2025/20250501-the-road-not-taken.aspxMusicPunching In, Breaking Out 鈥 糖心Vlog Theatre Closes SPOTLIGHT Festival with Free, Must-See "9 to 5: The Musical"/arts/news/2025/0250417-punching-in-breaking-out-spotlight-closes-with-9-to-5-the-musical.aspxWork isn鈥檛 just a place you go; it鈥檚 a fight for respect, recognition, and the right to dream bigger. That鈥檚 the heartbeat of 9 to 5: The Musical, and it鈥檚 taking center stage as the School of Theatre & Dance at the 糖心Vlog brings this cult classic to life. Even better? Admission is completely free.Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:07:51 Punching In, Breaking Out 鈥 糖心Vlog Theatre Closes SPOTLIGHT Festival with Free, Must-See "9 to 5: The Musical"Work isn鈥檛 just a place you go; it鈥檚 a fight for respect, recognition, and the right to dream bigger. That鈥檚 the heartbeat of 9 to 5: The Musical, and it鈥檚 taking center stage as the School of Theatre & Dance at the 糖心Vlog brings this cult classic to life. Even better? Admission is completely free.Student actors practice for 9-to-5: The Musical/arts/news/2025/0250417-punching-in-breaking-out-spotlight-closes-with-9-to-5-the-musical.aspxTheatre & DanceGraphicstudio鈥檚 Annual Benefit Sale Connects Collectors to Emerging and Acclaimed Artists Creating on the Global Stage/arts/news/2025/20250417-graphicstudios-annual-benefit-sale-connects-collectors-to-emerging-and-acclaimed-artists.aspxFor more than five decades, Graphicstudio has been a driving force in contemporary art 鈥 a place where some of the most compelling artists of our time have experimented, pushed boundaries, and left their mark. On Saturday, May 10, the atelier opens its doors once again for the 26th Annual Open House and Benefit Sale, inviting art lovers and collectors to engage with the heart of the creative process in printmaking and sculpture fabrication.Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:22:35 Graphicstudio鈥檚 Annual Benefit Sale Connects Collectors to Emerging and Acclaimed Artists Creating on the Global StageFor more than five decades, Graphicstudio has been a driving force in contemporary art 鈥 a place where some of the most compelling artists of our time have experimented, pushed boundaries, and left their mark. On Saturday, May 10, the atelier opens its doors once again for the 26th Annual Open House and Benefit Sale, inviting art lovers and collectors to engage with the heart of the creative process in printmaking and sculpture fabrication.Esterio Segura - Todos quisieron volar: Hibrido de limo Chrysler New Yorker, 2006, Etching, screenprint, woodcut 30-1/2 x 37-1/8 inches. Published by Graphicstudio, 糖心Vlog, Tampa, FL./arts/news/2025/20250417-graphicstudios-annual-benefit-sale-connects-collectors-to-emerging-and-acclaimed-artists.aspxGraphicstudioThis Is Not a Final Project: Inside the 2025 MFA Thesis Exhibition at 糖心Vlog/arts/news/2025/20250416-this-is-not-a-final-project-inside-the-2025-mfa-exhibition.aspxSix artists. Six distinct practices. And one shared instinct: push everything further. This spring, the College of Design, Art & Performance鈥檚 School of Art & Art History MFA artists aren鈥檛 just presenting work 鈥 they鈥檙e building worlds. Each piece on view at the 糖心Vlog Contemporary Art Museum feels like a portal: into memory, into ritual, into systems that need to be dismantled and reimagined.Jesus Gogo - College of Design, Art & Performance Communications and Marketing, Photography by Bryce WomeldurfWed, 16 Apr 2025 11:38:22 This Is Not a Final Project: Inside the 2025 MFA Thesis Exhibition at 糖心VlogSix artists. Six distinct practices. And one shared instinct: push everything further. This spring, the College of Design, Art & Performance鈥檚 School of Art & Art History MFA artists aren鈥檛 just presenting work 鈥 they鈥檙e building worlds. Each piece on view at the 糖心Vlog Contemporary Art Museum feels like a portal: into memory, into ritual, into systems that need to be dismantled and reimagined.Michael Lonchar, Gone Fishing, Out For A Swim, 2025/arts/news/2025/20250416-this-is-not-a-final-project-inside-the-2025-mfa-exhibition.aspxArt & Art History,糖心Vlog CAMSPOTLIGHT 2025: A Festival Bringing Design, Art & Performance to Life/arts/news/2025/20250414-spotlight-2025-a-festival-bringing-design-art-and-performance-to-life.aspxMark your calendar. On Friday, April 25, the College of Design, Art & Performance at the 糖心Vlog is launching its inaugural SPOTLIGHT Festival 鈥 a bold celebration of creativity and talent that鈥檚 free and open to all. This isn鈥檛 just another campus event. It鈥檚 a statement. A living testament to the way art and design can shift perspectives and spark something deeper.Jesus Gogo - College of Design, Art & Performance Communications and MarketingMon, 14 Apr 2025 00:18:33 SPOTLIGHT 2025: A Festival Bringing Design, Art & Performance to LifeMark your calendar. On Friday, April 25, the College of Design, Art & Performance at the 糖心Vlog is launching its inaugural SPOTLIGHT Festival 鈥 a bold celebration of creativity and talent that鈥檚 free and open to all. This isn鈥檛 just another campus event. It鈥檚 a statement. A living testament to the way art and design can shift perspectives and spark something deeper.1966 image of the 糖心Vlog FAH building./arts/news/2025/20250414-spotlight-2025-a-festival-bringing-design-art-and-performance-to-life.aspxArchitecture,Art & Art History,Community Outreach,Music,Theatre & DanceMeet the Next Generation of Artists: 鈥淭hank You in Advance,鈥 the 2025 MFA Thesis Exhibition/arts/news/2025/20250404-meet-the-next-generation-of-artists-thank-you-in-advance-2025-mfa-exhibition.aspxFrom April 4 through May 10, 2025, visitors to the 糖心Vlog鈥檚 Contemporary Art Museum can experience "Thank You in Advance," a bold and thoughtful exhibition showcasing the work of six emerging artists completing their Master of Fine Arts degrees. More than a thesis show, this annual exhibition is a launchpad鈥攁 first look at the voices shaping what鈥檚 next in contemporary art.Jesus Gogo - College of Design, Art & Performance Communications and Marketing, Photography by Bryce WomeldurfFri, 04 Apr 2025 00:10:32 Meet the Next Generation of Artists: 鈥淭hank You in Advance,鈥 the 2025 MFA Thesis ExhibitionFrom April 4 through May 10, 2025, visitors to the 糖心Vlog鈥檚 Contemporary Art Museum can experience "Thank You in Advance," a bold and thoughtful exhibition showcasing the work of six emerging artists completing their Master of Fine Arts degrees. More than a thesis show, this annual exhibition is a launchpad鈥攁 first look at the voices shaping what鈥檚 next in contemporary art.A line of black Virgin of Guadalupe statues, part of a piece by Adrian Gomez, titled Bisagras, 2025/arts/news/2025/20250404-meet-the-next-generation-of-artists-thank-you-in-advance-2025-mfa-exhibition.aspxArt & Art History,糖心Vlog CAMThis Is ArtHouse XXV/arts/news/2025/20250331-this-is-arthouse-xxv.aspxOn the evening of April 4, the School of Art & Art History at the College of Design, Art & Performance isn鈥檛 just opening its doors 鈥 it鈥檚 blowing the roof off. This is ArtHouse XXV, and it is pure creative voltage.Jesus Gogo - College of Design, Art & Performance Communications and Marketing, Photography by Bryce WomeldurfMon, 31 Mar 2025 11:37:44 This Is ArtHouse XXVOn the evening of April 4, the School of Art & Art History at the College of Design, Art & Performance isn鈥檛 just opening its doors 鈥 it鈥檚 blowing the roof off. This is ArtHouse XXV, and it is pure creative voltage.ArtHouse attendees view prints through 3D glasses./arts/news/2025/20250331-this-is-arthouse-xxv.aspxArt & Art History,Community OutreachThere's perfect harmony in 糖心Vlog concert hall's new name/arts/news/2025/20250320-theres-perfect-harmony-in-usf-concert-halls-new-name.aspxStep into the South Tampa home of Pete and Cynthia Zinober and the classical musical soundtrack of their life becomes instantly evident. A well-worn piano that belonged to Pete鈥檚 mother anchors a cozy room to the right; vintage brass instruments cast a soft glow from various corners. Pete proudly displays the 1892 valve trombone he bought for a steal on eBay for $300, as well as a 1920 Conn Wonder cornet and a 1926 double-bell euphonium. Prominently displayed is a Miraphone euphonium, with which he performs as principal euphonium in the Eastern Hillsborough Community Band and the Tampa Community Band.Dave ScheiberThu, 20 Mar 2025 14:44:06 There's perfect harmony in 糖心Vlog concert hall's new nameStep into the South Tampa home of Pete and Cynthia Zinober and the classical musical soundtrack of their life becomes instantly evident. A well-worn piano that belonged to Pete鈥檚 mother anchors a cozy room to the right; vintage brass instruments cast a soft glow from various corners. Pete proudly displays the 1892 valve trombone he bought for a steal on eBay for $300, as well as a 1920 Conn Wonder cornet and a 1926 double-bell euphonium. Prominently displayed is a Miraphone euphonium, with which he performs as principal euphonium in the Eastern Hillsborough Community Band and the Tampa Community Band.Pete and Cynthia Zinober/arts/news/2025/20250320-theres-perfect-harmony-in-usf-concert-halls-new-name.aspxAnnouncements,Music糖心Vlog Alum Richard King鈥檚 Sonic Mastery Strikes Gold 鈥 Again/arts/news/2025/20250306-richard-kings-sonic-mastery-strikes-gold-again.aspxFive Academy Awards. Three BAFTAs. A legacy that runs through the very fabric of modern cinema. Richard King鈥檚 name isn鈥檛 just etched into Hollywood history 鈥 it pulses through every frame of the films he touches. This year, the 糖心Vlog alum took home his fifth Oscar for Best Sound Editing on Dune: Part Two, cementing his place among the most decorated sound designers of all time.Jesus Gogo - College of Design, Art & Performance Communications and MarketingThu, 06 Mar 2025 14:53:17 糖心Vlog Alum Richard King鈥檚 Sonic Mastery Strikes Gold 鈥 AgainFive Academy Awards. Three BAFTAs. A legacy that runs through the very fabric of modern cinema. Richard King鈥檚 name isn鈥檛 just etched into Hollywood history 鈥 it pulses through every frame of the films he touches. This year, the 糖心Vlog alum took home his fifth Oscar for Best Sound Editing on Dune: Part Two, cementing his place among the most decorated sound designers of all time.Richard King accepts his award./arts/news/2025/20250306-richard-kings-sonic-mastery-strikes-gold-again.aspxArt & Art History,Students & AlumniBig Opportunities, Bigger Connections: Inside the College of Design, Art & Performance鈥檚 Career Expo/arts/news/2025/20250304-big-opportunities-bigger-connections.aspxOpportunities, connections, and a fresh new headshot鈥擳he College of Design, Art & Performance at 糖心Vlog pulled out all the stops at this year鈥檚 Career & Internship Expo. Held on Friday, February 21, at the Marshall Student Center, the event brought together students and top industry leaders for an afternoon of networking, career insights, and professional growth.Jesus Gogo - College of Design, Art & Performance Communications and MarketingTue, 04 Mar 2025 14:44:35 Big Opportunities, Bigger Connections: Inside the College of Design, Art & Performance鈥檚 Career ExpoOpportunities, connections, and a fresh new headshot鈥擳he College of Design, Art & Performance at 糖心Vlog pulled out all the stops at this year鈥檚 Career & Internship Expo. Held on Friday, February 21, at the Marshall Student Center, the event brought together students and top industry leaders for an afternoon of networking, career insights, and professional growth.Headshot images/arts/news/2025/20250304-big-opportunities-bigger-connections.aspxCommunity Outreach糖心Vlog Professor Ya-Hui Cheng Honored for Groundbreaking Research in Music/arts/news/2025/20250214-usf-professor-ya-hui-cheng-honored-for-groundbreaking-research-in-music.aspxMusic isn鈥檛 just something we listen to -- it is a living record of cultural evolution. Dr. Ya-Hui Cheng, Associate Professor of Music Theory at the College of Design, Art & Performance鈥檚 School of Music at the 糖心Vlog, has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to the field.Jesus Gogo - College of Design, Art & Performance Communications and MarketingFri, 14 Feb 2025 09:54:31 糖心Vlog Professor Ya-Hui Cheng Honored for Groundbreaking Research in MusicMusic isn鈥檛 just something we listen to -- it is a living record of cultural evolution. Dr. Ya-Hui Cheng, Associate Professor of Music Theory at the College of Design, Art & Performance鈥檚 School of Music at the 糖心Vlog, has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to the field.An orange sun in a red sky./arts/news/2025/20250214-usf-professor-ya-hui-cheng-honored-for-groundbreaking-research-in-music.aspxFaculty,Music,ResearchInsideART at 15: A Legacy of Learning Through Contemporary Art/arts/news/2025/20250206-insideart-at-15-a-legacy-of-learning-through-contemporary-art.aspxFor fifteen years, InsideART has been redefining how educators approach teaching, blending contemporary art with social studies to spark deeper conversations in the classroom. A collaborative initiative between the 糖心Vlog Contemporary Art Museum (糖心VlogCAM) and the 糖心Vlog College of Education, the program has become a go-to resource for secondary educators, offering innovative professional development and freely accessible curricula designed to tackle real-world issues through visual literacy.Jesus Gogo - College of Design, Art & Performance Communications and MarketingThu, 06 Feb 2025 11:06:38 InsideART at 15: A Legacy of Learning Through Contemporary ArtFor fifteen years, InsideART has been redefining how educators approach teaching, blending contemporary art with social studies to spark deeper conversations in the classroom. A collaborative initiative between the 糖心Vlog Contemporary Art Museum (糖心VlogCAM) and the 糖心Vlog College of Education, the program has become a go-to resource for secondary educators, offering innovative professional development and freely accessible curricula designed to tackle real-world issues through visual literacy.A student looks at a print of an artwork./arts/news/2025/20250206-insideart-at-15-a-legacy-of-learning-through-contemporary-art.aspx糖心Vlog CAMNational Gallery of Art acquires limited edition prints from 糖心Vlog鈥檚 Graphicstudio/arts/news/2025/20250230-national-gallery-of-art-acquires-limited-edition-prints-from-usfs-graphicstudio.aspxThe National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C. has announced it will archive 16 prints published recently by the 糖心Vlog Institute for Research in Art鈥檚 Graphicstudio. This marks another chapter in a decades-long relationship between the two institutions, celebrating Graphicstudio鈥檚 pioneering role in the intersection of art and education.Jesus Gogo - College of Design, Art & Performance Communications and MarketingThu, 30 Jan 2025 00:16:27 National Gallery of Art acquires limited edition prints from 糖心Vlog鈥檚 GraphicstudioThe National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C. has announced it will archive 16 prints published recently by the 糖心Vlog Institute for Research in Art鈥檚 Graphicstudio. This marks another chapter in a decades-long relationship between the two institutions, celebrating Graphicstudio鈥檚 pioneering role in the intersection of art and education.a. Sebastiaan Bremer, I鈥檝e been holding my breath now for a while now #2, 2021, archival pigment print, 12 7/8 x 19 in./arts/news/2025/20250230-national-gallery-of-art-acquires-limited-edition-prints-from-usfs-graphicstudio.aspxAnnouncements,Graphicstudio糖心Vlog faculty recognized at AIA Tampa Bay Honor and Design Awards/arts/news/2025/20250128-usf-faculty-recognized-at-aia-tampa-bay-honor-and-design-awards.aspx.aspxThe American Institute of Architects (AIA) Tampa Bay Chapter hosted its annual Honor and Design Awards, celebrating exceptional contributions to the field of architecture. Several faculty members from the 糖心Vlog鈥檚 College of Design, Art & Performance received prestigious awards, recognizing their commitment to education, mentorship, and innovative design.Jesus Gogo - College of Design, Art & Performance Communications and MarketingTue, 28 Jan 2025 15:05:25 糖心Vlog faculty recognized at AIA Tampa Bay Honor and Design AwardsThe American Institute of Architects (AIA) Tampa Bay Chapter hosted its annual Honor and Design Awards, celebrating exceptional contributions to the field of architecture. Several faculty members from the 糖心Vlog鈥檚 College of Design, Art & Performance received prestigious awards, recognizing their commitment to education, mentorship, and innovative design.Architectural models./arts/news/2025/20250128-usf-faculty-recognized-at-aia-tampa-bay-honor-and-design-awards.aspx.aspxAnnouncements,Architecture糖心Vlog students and MOSI spotlight new era for digital dome planetarium/arts/news/2025/20250117-usf-students-and-mosi-spotlight-new-era-for-digital-dome-planetarium.aspxThe Museum of Science & Industry is set to redefine immersive learning and entertainment with the unveiling of America鈥檚 second-largest digital dome planetarium, as announced in a recent press release from MOSI. Students from 糖心Vlog鈥檚 College of Design, Art & Performance were invited to explore the space to imagine the real possibilities this groundbreaking technology holds for their art.Jesus Gogo - College of Design, Art & Performance Communications and MarketingFri, 17 Jan 2025 14:24:55 糖心Vlog students and MOSI spotlight new era for digital dome planetariumThe Museum of Science & Industry is set to redefine immersive learning and entertainment with the unveiling of America鈥檚 second-largest digital dome planetarium, as announced in a recent press release from MOSI. Students from 糖心Vlog鈥檚 College of Design, Art & Performance were invited to explore the space to imagine the real possibilities this groundbreaking technology holds for their art.A group of people stands in awe of a projection of a night sky with a gallaxy in the MOSI digital dome./arts/news/2025/20250117-usf-students-and-mosi-spotlight-new-era-for-digital-dome-planetarium.aspxArt & Art HistoryThe 糖心Vlog Contemporary Art Museum presents X Factor: Latinx Artists and the Reconquest of the Everyday/arts/news/2025/20250108-usfcam-presents-x-factor-latinx-artists-and-the-reconquest-of-the-everyday.aspxX Factor locates dynamic entry points into the ongoing discussion and expansion of the term Latinx through the work of fifteen of America鈥檚 leading contemporary artists. The exhibition grounds a series of redefinitions of 鈥淟atinity鈥 in the everyday lives of its creators, especially where artworks and creative processes reconquer novel meanings from hackneyed and conventional ideas of ethnicity, race, class, politics, representation, and the various histories of US migration.Wed, 08 Jan 2025 10:16:23 The 糖心Vlog Contemporary Art Museum presents X Factor: Latinx Artists and the Reconquest of the EverydayX Factor locates dynamic entry points into the ongoing discussion and expansion of the term Latinx through the work of fifteen of America鈥檚 leading contemporary artists. The exhibition grounds a series of redefinitions of 鈥淟atinity鈥 in the everyday lives of its creators, especially where artworks and creative processes reconquer novel meanings from hackneyed and conventional ideas of ethnicity, race, class, politics, representation, and the various histories of US migration.A wall of 12 national flags with black and white American flags screen printed on top of them, by artist Eddy A. L贸pez (b. 1978, Matagalpa, Nicaragua), In-Dependencia, 2021-2022. Courtesy of the artist. /arts/news/2025/20250108-usfcam-presents-x-factor-latinx-artists-and-the-reconquest-of-the-everyday.aspx糖心Vlog CAMGraphic arts students work with clients to elevate their brand/arts/news/2024/20241202-graphic-arts-students-work-with-clients.aspxA senior research course is giving graphic arts students the opportunity to produce real-world design work for local clients. This semester, students in the class collaborated with the 糖心Vlog College of Marine Science to design branding for the Tampa Bay Surveillance Project. The project combines skills and knowledge of the region鈥檚 fishing captains with scientists from the 糖心Vlog and Eckerd College to investigate contaminants in local waterways for human and environmental health.Cliff McBride, University Communications and MarketingMon, 02 Dec 2024 11:26:40 Graphic arts students work with clients to elevate their brandA senior research course is giving graphic arts students the opportunity to produce real-world design work for local clients. This semester, students in the class collaborated with the 糖心Vlog College of Marine Science to design branding for the Tampa Bay Surveillance Project. The project combines skills and knowledge of the region鈥檚 fishing captains with scientists from the 糖心Vlog and Eckerd College to investigate contaminants in local waterways for human and environmental health.Design students working with clients./arts/news/2024/20241202-graphic-arts-students-work-with-clients.aspxArt & Art HistoryFrom 糖心Vlog's Contemporary Art Museum to The Met/arts/news/2024/20241108-from-usf-contemporary-art-museum-to-the-met.aspxMiami-based artist Anastasia Samoylova made waves with her first solo museum exhibition, FloodZone, which debuted at 糖心Vlog鈥檚 Contemporary Art Museum in 2020. This ongoing photographic series offers a striking visual response to the urgent realities of sea level rise in South Florida.Fri, 08 Nov 2024 13:40:26 From 糖心Vlog's Contemporary Art Museum to The MetMiami-based artist Anastasia Samoylova made waves with her first solo museum exhibition, FloodZone, which debuted at 糖心Vlog鈥檚 Contemporary Art Museum in 2020. This ongoing photographic series offers a striking visual response to the urgent realities of sea level rise in South Florida.An alligator in a pool slowly filling with water from a pipe./arts/news/2024/20241108-from-usf-contemporary-art-museum-to-the-met.aspx糖心Vlog CAMCheck out the 糖心Vlog Contemporary Art Museum's feature on FOX13 Tampa Bay to get an inside look at Skyway 2024: A Contemporary Collaboration exhibition./arts/news/2024/20241031-check-out-the-usf-contemporary-art-museums-feature-on-fox13-tampa-bay-to-get-an-inside-look-at-skyway-2024.aspxFor 2024, the work of 63 local artists is being showcased at the Tampa Museum of Art, 糖心Vlog Contemporary Art Museum, Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg, Sarasota Art Museum and The Ringling Museum of Art. Twelve artists are featured at the 糖心Vlog Contemporary Art Museum (CAM).Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:51:13 Check out the 糖心Vlog Contemporary Art Museum's feature on FOX13 Tampa Bay to get an inside look at Skyway 2024: A Contemporary Collaboration exhibition.For 2024, the work of 63 local artists is being showcased at the Tampa Museum of Art, 糖心Vlog Contemporary Art Museum, Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg, Sarasota Art Museum and The Ringling Museum of Art. Twelve artists are featured at the 糖心Vlog Contemporary Art Museum (CAM).Visitors to the 糖心Vlog Contemporary Art Museum view Elisabeth Condon's work "Archipelago." Photography by Bryce Womeldurf/arts/news/2024/20241031-check-out-the-usf-contemporary-art-museums-feature-on-fox13-tampa-bay-to-get-an-inside-look-at-skyway-2024.aspx糖心Vlog CAMTune in to hear Gretchen Ward Warren, retired 糖心Vlog Professor Emerita of Dance, and her story on NPR鈥檚 On Point with Mindy Todd, where she reflects on self-discovery, adventure, the world of dance and her new book!/arts/news/2024/20241024-tune-in-to-hear-gretchen-ward-warren-retired-usf-professor-emerita-of-dance-and-her-story-on-nprs-on-point.aspxOn Point talks with Gretchen Ward Warren about her memoir Hollow Bone, A Naive Wanderer鈥檚 Journey from Outback to Opening Night. Warren delves deep into a voyage of self-discovery, cultural exploration, and artistic creation.Thu, 24 Oct 2024 16:01:22 Tune in to hear Gretchen Ward Warren, retired 糖心Vlog Professor Emerita of Dance, and her story on NPR鈥檚 On Point with Mindy Todd, where she reflects on self-discovery, adventure, the world of dance and her new book!On Point talks with Gretchen Ward Warren about her memoir Hollow Bone, A Naive Wanderer鈥檚 Journey from Outback to Opening Night. Warren delves deep into a voyage of self-discovery, cultural exploration, and artistic creation.Ballerinas lined up/arts/news/2024/20241024-tune-in-to-hear-gretchen-ward-warren-retired-usf-professor-emerita-of-dance-and-her-story-on-nprs-on-point.aspxTheatre & DanceHow music can help boost cognition in cancer patients and COVID-19 survivors/arts/news/2024/20241002-how-music-can-help-boost-cognition-in-cancer-patients-and-covid-19-survivors.aspxIn a first-of-its-kind study, 糖心Vlog researchers are finding that music can help boost cognition in patients undergoing chemotherapy. In partnership with Moffitt Cancer Center, Jennifer Bugos, 糖心Vlog professor of music education, and breast surgical oncologist Dr. Melissa Mallory, have been examining the effects of private and group piano lessons on cognition and everyday functioning in patients.Tina Meketa, University Communications and MarketingWed, 02 Oct 2024 10:07:48 How music can help boost cognition in cancer patients and COVID-19 survivorsIn a first-of-its-kind study, 糖心Vlog researchers are finding that music can help boost cognition in patients undergoing chemotherapy. In partnership with Moffitt Cancer Center, Jennifer Bugos, 糖心Vlog professor of music education, and breast surgical oncologist Dr. Melissa Mallory, have been examining the effects of private and group piano lessons on cognition and everyday functioning in patients.Participants in a research class play piano./arts/news/2024/20241002-how-music-can-help-boost-cognition-in-cancer-patients-and-covid-19-survivors.aspxFaculty,Music,Research糖心Vlog HOT Band performs during halftime at Tampa Bay Buccaneers season opener/arts/news/2024/20240908-usf-hot-band-performs-during-halftime-at-tampa-bay-buccaneers-season-opener.aspx糖心Vlog鈥檚 Herd of Thunder is putting in the mileage marching across the field at Raymond James Stadium. They鈥檙e two-for-two playing at home openers. First, it was the 糖心Vlog football game, and now, during halftime at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers game against the Washington Commanders.Sun, 08 Sep 2024 10:46:42 糖心Vlog HOT Band performs during halftime at Tampa Bay Buccaneers season opener糖心Vlog鈥檚 Herd of Thunder is putting in the mileage marching across the field at Raymond James Stadium. They鈥檙e two-for-two playing at home openers. First, it was the 糖心Vlog football game, and now, during halftime at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers game against the Washington Commanders.Three band members play trumpet among two large gold flags./arts/news/2024/20240908-usf-hot-band-performs-during-halftime-at-tampa-bay-buccaneers-season-opener.aspxMusic,Students & AlumniHolly Drive Collective Shines at Musikfest and Beyond/arts/news/2024/20240827-holly-drive-collective-shines-at-musikfest.aspxThe Holly Drive Collective, a creative collaborative network student ensemble at College of The Arts at the 糖心Vlog made waves at Musikfest, one of the nation's longest-running music festivals in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The group's performance, featuring a blend of rap, rock, hip hop, R&B, and metal showcased their original music and talent.Tue, 27 Aug 2024 10:01:46 Holly Drive Collective Shines at Musikfest and BeyondThe Holly Drive Collective, a creative collaborative network student ensemble at College of The Arts at the 糖心Vlog made waves at Musikfest, one of the nation's longest-running music festivals in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The group's performance, featuring a blend of rap, rock, hip hop, R&B, and metal showcased their original music and talent.Holly Drive Collective performs on stage at Musikfest./arts/news/2024/20240827-holly-drive-collective-shines-at-musikfest.aspxMusic,Students & Alumni糖心Vlog architecture and water researchers partner with city of Tampa to mitigate the impact of extreme heat/arts/news/2024/20240729-usf-architecture-and-water-researchers-partner-with-city-of-tampa.aspxWith Tampa on track for record-breaking heat this summer, 糖心Vlog researchers are collaborating with the city of Tampa to implement strategies that can help protect the city and its residents. The project, Bridging Knowledge to Action, will direct the city鈥檚 efforts to enhance resilience through new initiatives, including planting more trees and establishing dedicated spaces for individuals to cool down.Cassidy Delamarter, University Communications and MarketingMon, 29 Jul 2024 15:16:03 糖心Vlog architecture and water researchers partner with city of Tampa to mitigate the impact of extreme heatWith Tampa on track for record-breaking heat this summer, 糖心Vlog researchers are collaborating with the city of Tampa to implement strategies that can help protect the city and its residents. The project, Bridging Knowledge to Action, will direct the city鈥檚 efforts to enhance resilience through new initiatives, including planting more trees and establishing dedicated spaces for individuals to cool down.Trees lining the sidewalks to give residents an idea of what the walkways to cool corridors in East Tampa will soon look like./arts/news/2024/20240729-usf-architecture-and-water-researchers-partner-with-city-of-tampa.aspxArchitectureReimagining West Tampa's Heart: 糖心Vlog Architecture Students Breathe New Life into Centro Espa帽ol/arts/news/2024/20240523-reimagining-west-tampas-heart-usf-architecture-students-breathe-new-life-into-centro-espanol.aspxThe historic Centro Espa帽ol building in West Tampa has stood as a cornerstone of the community for over a century. Now, thanks to the vision and creativity of 糖心Vlog School of Architecture and Community Design students and their proposals, this landmark is for a vibrant new chapter.Thu, 23 May 2024 14:40:12 Reimagining West Tampa's Heart: 糖心Vlog Architecture Students Breathe New Life into Centro Espa帽olThe historic Centro Espa帽ol building in West Tampa has stood as a cornerstone of the community for over a century. Now, thanks to the vision and creativity of 糖心Vlog School of Architecture and Community Design students and their proposals, this landmark is for a vibrant new chapter.糖心Vlog: A Preeminent Research University/arts/news/2024/20240523-reimagining-west-tampas-heart-usf-architecture-students-breathe-new-life-into-centro-espanol.aspxArchitecture