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Violins of Hope coming to WVU

Violins of Hope, a collection of violins and other stringed instruments previously owned by Holocaust victims, will arrive at West Virginia University for events honoring the instruments and the people who played them.

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Art Museum of WVU launches exhibit to encourage voting

The Art Museum of WVU is launching a new exhibition that challenges visitors to examine the relationship between their values and voting decisions.

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College of Creative Arts and Media; Reed School of Media and Communications to launch July 1

West Virginia University announced that the new college that merges the College of Creative Arts (CCA), the Reed College of Media and three programs from the Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design – Design Studies; Fashion, Dress and Merchandising; and Interior Architecture – will be called the College of Creative Arts and Media, effective July 1, 2024.

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Art and Design News

Art History takes students to Italy

West Virginia University students recently returned from Italy, where they studied art history in the medieval town of San Gemini.

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Art History professor receives grant to write book on Black artists

In the world of Art History, the journeys of Black artists are often overlooked. The West Virginia University Humanities Center recently awarded the School of Art and Design’s Rhonda Reymond a grant to support her new book, which explores the challenges and triumphs faced by two Black West Virginian artists.

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Art History, Computer Science programs collaborate to launch Artful Algorithms project

Artificial intelligence is more prominent than ever, providing information to learners across the globe. However, when AI systems fail to provide in-depth knowledge of ancient cultures, it hinders the ability to preserve and understand history.

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Media and Communications News

Mountaineer Playbook announces Fall 2024 news team, producers

“Mountaineer Playbook,” a sports magazine show produced by Sports and Adventure Media students in the Reed School of Media and Communications, has announced their Fall 2024 news team.

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BSJ program named Board of Governors Program of Excellence

The Bachelor of Science in Journalism (BSJ) program was recently named a West Virginia University “Board of Governors Program of Excellence.” It is the first and only program to receive the title since 2021.

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Sports and Adventure Media student, alum complete 2024 Olympic journeys

Two students from the Sports and Adventure Media program had once-in-a-lifetime experiences over the summer: interning and competing at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France.

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Music News

Sphinx Virtuosi orchestra coming to WVU

Sphinx Virtuosi will perform at the West Virginia University (WVU) College of Creative Arts and Media’s Canady Creative Arts Center on October 23 at 7:30 p.m.

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Violins of Hope coming to WVU

Violins of Hope, a collection of violins and other stringed instruments previously owned by Holocaust victims, will arrive at West Virginia University for events honoring the instruments and the people who played them.

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Wind Symphony to perform concert honoring Don Wilcox

The West Virginia University Wind Symphony will perform a concert in honor of legendary director Don Wilcox on September 8 at 2 p.m. in the Canady Creative Arts Center.

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Theatre and Dance News

"Phoebe in Winter" to premiere at CCAC

The School of Theatre and Dance will begin the Mainstage season with "Phoebe in Winter," October 3-6 at the Canady Creative Arts Center.

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School of Theatre and Dance welcomes two new faculty

Lara Berich and Acacia Daken joined the School of Theatre and Dance.

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School of Theatre and Dance Announces Fall Mainstage Performances

The West Virginia University School of Theatre and Dance will feature two mainstage performances this fall.

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Art Museum of WVU News

"Mapping Climate Change" knits together science and art

Art and science come together in one of the Art Museum of West Virginia University’s latest exhibitions. “Mapping Climate Change” features two unique knitting projects representing the impact of climate change across the globe.

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Art Museum of WVU launches exhibit to encourage voting

The Art Museum of WVU is launching a new exhibition that challenges visitors to examine the relationship between their values and voting decisions.

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Art Museum of WVU launches traveling exhibition honoring Blanche Lazzell

The Art Museum of West Virginia University is debuting its first traveling exhibition, Blanche Lazzell: Becoming an American Modernist.

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