School of Fine Arts
The Pioneering Work of a Female Portrait Artist
The curator of the Ellen Emmet Rand exhibition at Benton Museum describes the early 20th-century portraitist as "one of the most important female artists that you’ve never heard of before."
Reviving Holocaust History with Virtual Reality
UConn researchers are developing an immersive learning experience using VR and game design to bring to life archival materials from the Nuremberg Trials.
UConn in the Conversation
In print, online, and on air, UConn faculty inform public dialogue about the major issues of the day. Here's what they said this year.
Ellen Emmet Rand Exhibit Puts Personalities on Display
Long before snapshots and selfies, portrait artist Ellen Emmet Rand helped shape the visual identities of the rich and famous in the early to mid-20th century.
UConn Symphony Premieres African-American Composer’s Work
The evening also highlighted the two student winners of this year's Concerto Competition.
Growing Connecticut’s Digital Media Pipeline
Digital Media CT provides workforce development and networking opportunities to bolster the state's growing film and digital media industries.
Dan Rousseau Lights it Up
The two-time Emmy award winner and UConn alum discusses the appeal of working in television lighting, where, if it's done right, no one will notice.
‘Good Children’ Continues CRT’s Commitment to Premiering New Dramatic Work
In “Good Children’s” dystopian world, young Val doesn’t know what to do to comfort his traumatized mother. His frantic search for answers leads him to secrets about his family’s past. But something doesn’t feel right. Val longs to overcome his constant fear of losing the people closest to him. But in a society where the secrets of the past are closely guarded, the ones who protect you most may be the ones you should fear the most.
African American Puppetry Exhibit Opens at the Ballard
'Living Objects: African American Puppetry' focuses on an often-overlooked aspect of our culture: the work of African American puppeteers.
Couple Provides Gift of Chamber Music Series
John and Jean Lenard, longtime patrons of Jorgensen, have made a donation they hope will encourage students to develop a love of chamber music.