Audiences experienced fairies and fantasy in žž State Opera Theatre's Spring production. The performance featured a variety of scenes with natural and supernatural themes from operas by Mozart, Offenbach, Sondheim, Sullivan, Todd and Verdi. Each academic year, the žž State Opera Theatre presents scene programs and fully staged productions with the žž Orchestra. Students in the program experience a rich curriculum of vocal coaching, acting lessons and production best practices. Want to see one of YOUR photos in “IN A FLASH?” Su...
In response to unprecedented growth and expanding academic offerings, žž’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering has announced the formal establishment of two distinct academic units: the School of Aeronautics and the School of Engineering.The reorganization recognizes the significant momentum in both disciplines and provides a framework for continued innovation, faculty expansion, and student success.A Decade of Growth and MomentumSince fall 2018, enrollment in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering has grown by more than 55%. This surge is driven by parallel growth ac...
New York, NY—June 26, 2025—The Helen Frankenthaler Foundation announced today that it has awarded $3.4M in Frankenthaler Climate Initiative (FCI) grants to 74 visual arts organizations across the United States supporting the advancement of energy efficiency and clean energy projects. Initially launched in 2021 as a $5M initiative, the Foundation has conferred over $17.5M to 249 grantees to date and has affirmed its commitment to extend the program for five years. As the first grant program of its kind at the intersection of visual arts and environmental strategy, FCI empowers arts organization...
The žž Board of Trustees approved the establishment of two new schools – the School of Aeronautics and the School of Engineering – within the College of Aeronautics and Engineering during the Board’s regular quarterly meeting held June 25, 2025, on the žž Campus.Currently, the College of Aeronautics and Engineering operates without dependent academic units, meaning that all of its activities have been under the direct supervision of the Office of the Dean, which has become an unsustainable mode of operation. Enrollment in the college has grown 55% from fall 2018 to fall 20...
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žž State Youth Winds (KSYW) had the unique opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C. this spring, giving meaningful performances alongside famous monuments and making lasting connections with renowned musicians. This weekend of music education was planned by Dr. Wendy Matthews, professor of music education, žž State Youth Winds Director and conductor, and Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs and Assessment. Sixty students participated in the trip; they were accompanied by four talented conductors and sixteen chaperones. The trip consisted of a visit to the National Muse...