Leonardo Rosario '18 DMA conducting the KWU orchestra

Alumnus Brings World of Experience to His students

Dr. Leonardo Ottoni Do Rosario (’18 DMA Conducting) has accepted the position of Director of Orchestra and Assistant Professor of violin at Lee University in Cleveland, Tenn. Previous to his appointment, Rosario served as Conductor of String Orchestra, Director of strings, and Assistant Professor of Music at Kansas Wesleyan University…. Continue reading…

Alumnus Patrick Ball in "The Pitt"

Patrick Ball’s Big Break

The actor went from UNCG’s College of Visual and Performing Arts to the Yale School of Drama before getting his big break on the HBO Max series “The Pitt.”  Read more about Patrick Ball’s journey here.

Indian Classical Music Professor Guarang Doshi

Music professor receives NC Heritage Award

Gaurang Doshi is a recipient of the 2025 North Carolina Heritage Award, presented by the North Carolina Arts Council, the highest honor given to a traditional artist in the state. Doshi teaches Indian classical music at UNCG, the only university in the state that offers Indian classical music. Read more… Continue reading…

Connie Kotis receiving honorary degree

UNCG confers honorary degree on Connie Kotis

UNC Greensboro conferred an honorary degree on Constance “Connie” Hughes Kotis during the university’s Doctoral and Master’s Commencement Ceremony at the First Horizon Coliseum May 8. Kotis received a Doctor of Letters honorary degree for her contributions to the creative and performing arts.  Read more here.

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David Furr to Join School of Theatre

College of Visual and Performing Arts Dean bruce d. mcclung has announced the appointment of David Furr as Assistant Professor of Acting for the Camera.  David Furr is a Tony-, Drama Desk-, and SAG Award-nominated actor with over 25 years of professional experience across Broadway, Off Broadway, television, film, regional… Continue reading…

Angelica Kankam MFA Dance

A Dancer’s Journey From Ghana to Greensboro

Angelic Kankam’s journey to UNCG’s School of Dance started half a world away. Learn more about she found her way from Ghana to Greensboro in this Commencement Interview.  What has been your journey in the arts and how did you find your way to UNCG’s College of Visual and Performing… Continue reading…

Landing in the right place with theatre

As a child, Erin Lambertson had her sights set on a gymnastic career, but an injury changed her course. Read about how she “stuck the landing” with her pivot to theatre. What has been your journey in the arts and how did you find your way to UNCG’s College of… Continue reading…

Heavy Metal Runs In The Family

For Claire Lewis art has been in her heart, and in her family, for a very long time. Read more about how she’s forging her way in this Commencement Interview. What has been your journey in the arts and how did you find your way to UNC Greensboro’s College of… Continue reading…

Announcement of Leilei Xia to School of Art

Leilei Xia Joins The School Of Art

College of Visual and Performing Arts Dean bruce d. mcclung has announced the appointment of Leilei Xia as Assistant Professor of New Media & Design. Born in Guangzhou, China, Leilei Xia is a multimedia artist who works in tactile art, experimental animation, video art, and participatory workshops and collective works…. Continue reading…