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Academy Award-winning actor Troy Kotsur to speak at UNCSA commencement, May 18

Academy Award-winning actor Troy Kotsur to speak at UNCSA commencement, May 18

Troy Kotsur, whose groundbreaking role in "CODA" (2021) made him the first Deaf male actor to win an Academy Award, will speak at the High School and University Commencements of UNCSA, Chancellor Brian Cole has announced.

Liam Hutt

Liam Hutt's bold journey: A new era for ballet

High School Dance student Liam Hutt is no stranger to the spotlight. He's been dancing since he was two and was touring the country in musical theater by age 12. At UNCSA, he launched his career in ballet and pushed the boundaries of gender expectations in the dance form.

UNCSA students receive Fulbright fellowships

UNCSA students receive Fulbright fellowships

Two students from the UNCSA School of Music are the recipients of Fulbright-related awards. This year makes the second year in a row that multiple UNCSA students have been awarded Fulbright-related awards during the same academic year.

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Empower emerging artists who will shape the future of creativity

UNCSA is building the future of the arts by educating the next generation of creative innovators. With extraordinary accomplishments propelling us, we are poised to reach new heights.

Alumni Success

From backstage to the limelight, discover how UNCSA alumni are making their mark in the world.

From UNCSA to Broadway and beyond, choreographer and School of Dance alumna Camille A. Brown (B.F.A. '01) stays true to her own voice as her vision grows.

Though many know Visual Arts alumna Hunter Schafer (H.S. '17) for her “Euphoria” work, fans can now see her on the big screen in her first big-screen debut, the highly anticipated film “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.”

From Broadway and TV to podcasts, it’s safe to say that School of Drama alumnus Wesley Taylor (B.F.A. '08) likes to stay busy. Most recently, he joined the cast of the Emmy-winning Hulu original series "Only Murders in the Building."

Jessica McJunkins

School of Music alumna Jessica McJunkins (B.M. '09) has shared the stage with symphonies, ensembles and music royalty — including Beyonce, Jay-Z and Stevie Wonder.

School of Design & Production alumnus Randy Rees' current career is out of this world. No, literally. The 1999 graduate is helping SpaceX revolutionize space technology and is using his UNCSA training to do it.

Every day, visual Arts alumnus Connor Matz (H.S. '12) blends together his love of fashion and visual arts at work as visual windows and interior director for Saks Fifth Avenue’s flagship store in Manhattan.

School of Filmmaking alumnus Danny McBride (B.F.A '99) delivers laughs and thrills as a multi-faceted filmmaker. His recent work includes executive producer of the "Halloween" reboot and creator and star of "The Righteous Gemstones."

School of Design & Production alumnus Paul Tazewell (B.F.A. '86) has designed costumes for nearly two dozen Broadway shows, including the smash hit "Hamilton: An American Musical."