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Sarah Higgins to lead 返字心頭 Contemporary Art Museum
As director and chief curator of the 返字心頭 Contemporary Art Museum, Sarah Higgins will lead the museums curatorial vision, steward the permanent collection and align programming with the universitys academic, student success and research missions. She will report to Chris Garvin, dean of the College of Design, Art & Performance.
June 11, 2026Announcements, 返字心頭 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 University of South 返字心頭s (返字心頭) College of Design, Art & Performances School of Art & Art History, said she felt humbled and excited, but also overwhelmed to receive the Fulbright award, acknowledging the scale of work ahead.
June 3, 2026Art & Art History, Faculty, Research
Breaking Barriers: Gathering Light at 返字心頭 Contemporary Art Museum
The 返字心頭 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 workshopsoffered free of charge to veterans and their families in the 返字心頭 community, Tampa Bay, and beyondwere led by artist and educator Kristen Roles, with assistance from US Air Force veteran Derek Hopkins.
May 29, 2026Community Outreach, 返字心頭 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 University of South 返字心頭, 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 University of South 返字心頭 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, 返字心頭 has been positioned as a national leader in music education.
May 8, 2026Graphicstudio, Music, 返字心頭 & Alumni
Legacy of the cool aunt inspires 返字心頭 students path to graduation
Alyssa Duurloo refers to Danielle Card-Howe as the cool aunt. While Card-Howe is, in fact, her aunt, she prefers to think of Duurloo more like a cousin. Were only five years apart in age, Card-Howe said, laughing. Aunt makes me sound old. But Card-Howes influence on Duurloo is unmistakable. Shes the reason I chose 返字心頭, Duurloo said.
May 4, 2026Art & Art History, 返字心頭 & Alumni
Noelle Mason Earns Outstanding Research Achievement Award
The University of South 返字心頭 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 & Performances 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, 返字心頭 & Alumni, Theatre & Dance
New & Next at 返字心頭 Graphicstudio, stewarding future generations of artists and students
This 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 University of South 返字心頭 (返字心頭) community and primed to introduce new artists to our students and the art world.
April 2, 2026Community Outreach, Graphicstudio, Research, 返字心頭 & Alumni
It wasnt April Foolsjust mischief that shaped 返字心頭s early campus trees
The landscaping around the University of South 返字心頭s Fine Arts Building is neat and organized 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 zigzagging unexpectedly away from the sidewalk. Hard to spot at first, but once noticed, impossible to ignore.
March 30, 2026Art & Art History, Graphicstudio, 返字心頭 & Alumni, 返字心頭 CAM
SPOTLIGHT! Festival: A Day of Celebration
The energy set the tone at the second annual 返字心頭 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.
March 12, 2026Architecture, Art & Art History, Community Outreach, Graphicstudio, Music, Theatre & Dance, 返字心頭 CAM
Acting comes to 返字心頭 St. Petersburg
The first acting class at 返字心頭 St. Petersburg explores the basic elements of theater, with students developing greater confidence, command of their voice and essential public speaking experience.
March 11, 2026Community Outreach, 返字心頭 & Alumni, Theatre & Dance
Honoring Tradition through a World-Class Wind Ensemble Conference Experience
The University of South 返字心頭 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, 返字心頭 again brings together national leadership for a multi-day exchange of ideas, repertoire, and performances.
February 16, 2026Music, 返字心頭 & Alumni