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Passion for the arts prompts WVU graduate’s planned gift to College of Creative Arts and Media

O’Neal’s gift will connect budding artists with opportunities in cultural arts. It will support travel to showcases, auditions, performances and museums, and open doors for internships immersing students in their passions.

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New directors for Reed School and School of Music

Two accomplished faculty members were tapped to serve as school directors in the WVU College of Creative Arts and Media (CCAM) as of July 2025. Emily Corio is the new director of the Reed School of Media and Communications, and Michael Vercelli has been named the interim director of the School of Music.

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The Second City comes to WVU October 1

Celebrating its 65th anniversary, the world’s most influential name in comedy, The Second City, is coming to the West Virginia University College of Creative Arts and Media (CCAM) October 1 at 7:30 p.m. with their new show, “Laugh Harder, Not Smarter.”

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University Arts Series 2025-26 Season features Broadway favorites

The 2025-2026 University Arts Series features nationally touring performances in the intimate setting of the WVU Canady Creative Arts Center Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre.

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Art and Design News

WVU Art Education alumnas receiving teaching awards

Two recent graduates from the WVU School of Art and Design’s Art Education program were recognized in October by their state’s art education associations for excellence in teaching. Elaina DePetro (Master of Arts in Arts Education, Class of 2024) was awarded High School Art Teacher of the Year by the West Virginia Art Education Association, and Lily Buckley (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education, Class of 2024) was named New Art Teacher of the Year by the N.C. Art Education Association.

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Textile artist Liz Collins gives talk on her art and artistic journey

Renowned textile artist Liz Collins recently spoke to West Virginia University students and staff, as well as members of the public, about her life’s journey through art, fashion and textiles.

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Retail Lab celebrates Grand Opening event

The West Virginia University School of Art and Design will celebrate the official grand opening of The Retail Lab on Friday, September 12, at 6 p.m. during Arts Walk.

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Student designs shine during "Artistry in Motion" fashion show

New designs dazzled on the Canady Creative Arts Center’s Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre stage, as WVU Fashion Design and Merchandising (FDM) students took their final bow of the 2024-2025 academic year.

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Media and Communications News

‘WVU News’ and ‘Mountaineer Playbook’ win regional Emmy awards

This year, “WVU News” and “Mountaineer Playbook” received two regional Emmys each from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) Ohio Valley Chapter Student Production Awards. Winners were announced in September.

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WVU Public Interest Communication Research Laboratory Honored as Patriotic Employer

The Public Interest Communication Research Laboratory (PIC Lab), has been designated a Patriotic Employer by the U.S. Department of Defense’s Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) program.

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New directors for Reed School and School of Music

Two accomplished faculty members were tapped to serve as school directors in the WVU College of Creative Arts and Media (CCAM) as of July 2025. Emily Corio is the new director of the Reed School of Media and Communications, and Michael Vercelli has been named the interim director of the School of Music.

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WVU News, alumna take home 2025 Gracie Awards

WVU News and alumna Kathryn Bruch received 2025 Gracie Awards, continuing the Reed School of Media and Communication’s streak of producing an exceptional, internationally recognized college newscast.

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Music News

WVU School of Music hosts 'Halloween Spooktacular' concert

The WVU School of Music is pleased to present its first “Halloween Spooktacular: A Collaborative Concert” in the Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre at the WVU Canady Creative Arts Center Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m.

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Passion for the arts prompts WVU graduate’s planned gift to College of Creative Arts and Media

O’Neal’s gift will connect budding artists with opportunities in cultural arts. It will support travel to showcases, auditions, performances and museums, and open doors for internships immersing students in their passions.

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New directors for Reed School and School of Music

Two accomplished faculty members were tapped to serve as school directors in the WVU College of Creative Arts and Media (CCAM) as of July 2025. Emily Corio is the new director of the Reed School of Media and Communications, and Michael Vercelli has been named the interim director of the School of Music.

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WVU music student conducts American Pops Orchestra during Hispanic Heritage Awards

Maria Carmona, a music conducting doctoral student in the WVU School of Music, took the stage of the historic Warner Theater in Washington, D.C. to conduct the American Pops Orchestra (APO) during the 38th Annual Hispanic Heritage Awards (HHA), airing Friday, September 26, 2025, on PBS.

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Theatre and Dance News

WVU School of Theatre and Dance receives NASD accreditation for dance program

The Dance program at the WVU School of Theatre and Dance in the College of Creative Arts and Media has received accreditation from the National Association of Schools of Dance.

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The making of 'Dracula, a feminist revenge fantasy, really.’

When the curtains open on “Dracula, a feminist revenge fantasy, really.” on Oct. 23, audiences will see the culmination of nearly two months of hard work: the hundreds of hours spent in rehearsal, the fight and intimacy choreography, the set design and build, the vocal training, the costume design and more.

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Feminist reimagining of 'Dracula' comes to Met Theatre Oct. 23-26

The WVU School of Theatre and Dance presents “Dracula, a feminist revenge fantasy, really.” at the Metropolitan Theatre Oct. 23-25 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 26 at 2 p.m. Kate Hamill’s adaptation of Bram Stoker’s “Dracula” reconceptualizes the iconic vampire tale.

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The Second City cast members teach improv to WVU students

Students from across West Virginia University’s main campus had the opportunity to learn improv firsthand from The Second City’s touring cast last week.

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Art Museum of WVU News

Art Museum of WVU invites community to unravel mystery of 'missing' art

There’s a mystery brewing at the Art Museum of West Virginia University. One of its priceless works of art has gone missing, and museum staff need help finding it! The Art Museum invites community members to help unravel the mystery on Oct. 24 from 5-7 p.m.

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Art Museum of WVU presents two fall exhibitions exploring memory, identity and innovation

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Art Museum of WVU distributes books to regional schools

The Art Museum of West Virginia University recently visited two regional elementary schools to share books about museums. The ongoing initiative is aimed at helping kids in rural communities learn about museums and museum careers.

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Art Museum of WVU welcomes 15 works of art during 2024-2025 academic year

The museum uses an active acquisition program of purchases and donations to acquire visual art to educate and inspire visitors.

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