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Composer, Performer, Comedian: Jacob Kim ’26 on his ‘Yes, and’ Approach to Art

During his time at ˮ��, Jacob Kim '26 has discovered diverse artistic passions, from music and digital art to improv and sewing, shaping his academic and personal growth on campus. Learn more.

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Here’s the Deal — Alum Returns to Grow Arts Initiatives on Campus

Savannah Deal '18 returns to ˮ�� College as DACE and Dance Department coordinator to foster creativity campus-wide while also supporting students' artistic endeavors.

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An Eye for Art: Students Select Art for College Collection

Students in Art 348: Purchasing Art for ˮ�� were granted $50,000 from donors to buy art for the college.

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The Gang’s All Here: Pottenger Family Shares Reunion Weekend

At ˮ�� College reunions, the Pottenger family gathers with old friends–and each other. Dave and Sara Pottenger ’79 and their daughters, Tatum ‘14 and Megan ‘19 share not only an alma mater, but also reunion years, and returned last weekend for the celebration.

Building ˮ�� Through Art and Service: Meet the 2024 Spencer-Weinstein Award Winners

ˮ�� College awarded a student and staff member the Spencer-Weinstein Prize for ˮ�� and Justice. The recipients use forms of art to create dialogue and foster community. Learn more.

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Theatre Throughline: Performer and Playwright Amelia Lumpkin ’13 Cultivates Connection On Stage

A lifelong thespian, Amelia Lumpkin ’13 has acted, directed and written plays at ˮ�� College and beyond. Now working full-time in tech, she spends her free time participating in and advocating for community theatre in her hometown of Raleigh, NC.

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Art Historian and Museum Educator Caroline Sillars ’24 Lands Smithsonian Internship

Caroline Sillars ’24 spent her four years at ˮ�� College immersed in the arts across campus. Now a museum education intern at the Smithsonian, she prepares to keep sharing her love of art after graduating.

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Delaney Cook ’27 Explores Art Across Disciplines

Delaney Cook ’27 came to ˮ�� College eager to explore the many subjects that interest her. A Malú Alvarez Visual Art Scholar, her art draws inspiration from creative writing, biology, computer science and more.

Hitting the High Notes: Opera Singer Briana Hunter ’08 Soars

Mezzo Soprano Briana Hunter ’08 has dazzled audiences at the world’s top venues, including the Metropolitan Opera House, Carnegie Hall and the Lincoln Center. As the nation celebrates Black History Month, Hunter, who starred in music and theater productions at ˮ�� College, has gratitude for those whose work and sacrifices opened doors to her.

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New Documentary Play Spotlights Challenges of Teaching and Learning During the Pandemic

ˮ�� College Theatre Professor Sharon Green captures the voices and experiences of teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic in her new play, “Teaching and Learning in Pandemic Times.”

Marquia Humphries ’22: Artist, Innovator, Leader

Meet ˮ�� College's First Arts and Innovation Fellow Marquia Humphries ’22

As ˮ��'s first Arts and Innovation Fellow, Marquia Humphries ’22 brings her knowledge of entrepreneurship to art students and her passion for art to the Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship.

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Unique Works, New Works Showcased in ‘Homecoming: Art by Alumni’ Exhibition

As the Katherine and Tom Belk Visual Arts Center (VAC) celebrates its 30th anniversary, the Van Every/Smith Galleries highlights nine alum artists working across diverse visual mediums, many of whom began their art careers in the VAC’s studio and gallery spaces in its latest exhibition, Homecoming: Art by Alumni. Learn more.

ˮ�� College Students: Here’s How to Get a Warhol on Your Wall

The success of ˮ�� College’s ArtMate program, which allows students to enhance their dorm room décor with high-end art works from the college’s collection, led to an expansion of the program this year. Learn more.

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Lost Beauty, Time and Hopeful Transition: 'Chasing the Sun' Exhibition Opens in New York

In Chasing the Sun, artist and ˮ�� College Professor Joelle Dietrick combines the lost beauty of extinct plants with green architecture. Dietrick’s intertwining organic and geometric forms use beauty to pull viewers into an important conversation about plant conservation and sustainability efforts. Learn more.

Powerful Portraits and Outsider Art Inspire ‘True Likeness’ Exhibition

ˮ�� College exhibit True Likeness celebrates the diversity of portraiture. Learn more about how the exhibit came to be and where it’s headed next.

Students Gear Up for Verna Case Symposium--a Day to Celebrate Discovery, Scholarship and Creative Inspiration

ˮ�� College’s 2023 Verna Miller Case Symposium on Wednesday, May 3, offers the college community a chance to gather, share a meal and learn from student projects on a wide variety of topics. Music performed by students, faculty and staff add a festive vibe.

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