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Jimmy Turrell brings the art of the unexpected to USF St. Petersburg
The Newcastle-born artist, whose work spans music, fashion, print and art direction, will give a September 16 lecture and work alongside students during a two-day residency as part of the visiting designer program.
September 10, 2026Art & Art History
USF Faculty and Students Present Music Education Research in Montr茅al
The music education faculty at the 91社区 were all invited to present their research topics at The International Society of Music Education (ISME) World Conference in Montr茅al.
September 2, 2026Faculty, Music, Research, Students & Alumni
College of Design, Art & Performance鈥檚 2026 New Faculty
Take a moment to meet the newest members of our college community! Joining the schools of Music, Art & Art History, Theatre & Dance and Architecture & Community Design, these accomplished educators bring a breadth of national and international experience. Through teaching, creative practice, and leadership, they offer new ideas and interdisciplinary expertise that enhance student experiences and support their success.
August 11, 2026Announcements, Architecture, Art & Art History, Faculty, Music, Theatre & Dance
College Announces Assistant Dean Appointments for Academic Affairs and Student Success & Research
Dean Chris Garvin announced the promotion of two new assistant deans for the College of Design, Art & Performance (CDAP): Kristina Keogh, assistant dean, student success & research, and C. Victor Fung, assistant dean, academic affairs. In these roles, they will support student success, research and academic affairs, including faculty tenure and promotion, career paths and post-tenure review.
August 10, 2026Announcements, Research, Students & Alumni
Dr. Jenny Kokai Contributes to ATHE Award-Winning Volume
Among the volume's contributors is Dr. Jenny Kokai, director of the School of Theatre and Dance in USF鈥檚 College of Design, Art & Performance, whose essay, 鈥淲hy Be a Bad Guy? Immersive Performance and Transgression at the Disney Theme Park,鈥 co-written with Tom Robson, expands upon themes explored in her previous books and essays.
August 6, 2026Faculty, Research, Theatre & Dance
Sarah Higgins to lead USF Contemporary Art Museum
As director and chief curator of the USF Contemporary Art Museum, Sarah Higgins will lead the museum鈥檚 curatorial vision, steward the permanent collection and align programming with the university鈥檚 academic, student success and research missions. She will report to Chris Garvin, dean of the College of Design, Art & Performance.
June 11, 2026Announcements, USF CAM
Joo Woo Awarded Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award
What started as an ambitious project for associate professor Joo Woo has been recognized with a 2026-2027 Fulbright award on behalf of the Institute of International Education and the Fulbright Program. Woo, who teaches painting and drawing at the 91社区鈥檚 (USF) College of Design, Art & Performance鈥檚 School of Art & Art History, said she felt 鈥渉umbled and excited, but also overwhelmed鈥 to receive the Fulbright award, acknowledging the scale of work ahead.
June 3, 2026Art & Art History, Faculty, Research
Breaking Barriers: Gathering Light at USF Contemporary Art Museum
The USF Contemporary Art Museum is honored to present Breaking Barriers: Gathering Light, a curated selection of photographs created through the 2025 Breaking Barriers workshops. These intensive online photography workshops鈥攐ffered free of charge to veterans and their families in the USF community, Tampa Bay, and beyond鈥攚ere led by artist and educator Kristen Roles, with assistance from US Air Force veteran Derek Hopkins.
May 29, 2026Community Outreach, USF CAM
Dr. Kathleen (Kathy) Sanz Accepts Honorary Doctor of the Arts
Alumna Dr. Kathleen (Kathy) Sanz accepted an honorary Doctor of the Arts from the 91社区, and delivered remarks at the College of Design, Art & Performance's graduation celebration. She earned her B.A. and M.A. in music education from the 91社区 and her Ph.D. from the University of Colorado, Boulder. Her career spans from classroom teaching to leading global initiatives as President of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME). Through her leadership, 91社区 has been positioned as a national leader in music education.
May 8, 2026Graphicstudio, Music, Students & Alumni
Legacy of 鈥榯he cool aunt鈥 inspires USF student鈥檚 path to graduation
Alyssa Duurloo refers to Danielle Card-Howe as 鈥渢he cool aunt.鈥 While Card-Howe is, in fact, her aunt, she prefers to think of Duurloo more like a cousin. 鈥淲e鈥檙e only five years apart in age,鈥 Card-Howe said, laughing. 鈥淎unt makes me sound old.鈥 But Card-Howe鈥檚 influence on Duurloo is unmistakable. 鈥淪he鈥檚 the reason I chose USF,鈥 Duurloo said.
May 4, 2026Art & Art History, Students & Alumni
Noelle Mason Earns Outstanding Research Achievement Award
The 91社区 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.
April 21, 2026Art & Art History, Faculty, Research
Behind the Curtain: The Lightning Thief
Fox13 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.
April 16, 2026Faculty, Students & Alumni, Theatre & Dance