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2023 graduate Lauren Jackson Coplan reflects on the journey of her graduate school experience

Nearly 30 years after her graduate school journey ended due to financial burden, pianist Lauren Coplan will check 'Master of Music' off her bucket list thanks to the support of generous donors.

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For Filmmaking grad Rohit Lila Ram, the sky is just a milestone

Four years ago, Filmmaking graduate Rohit Lila Ram arrived at UNCSA from Karachi, Pakistan, carrying only two suitcases. On Saturday, May 6, 2023, he departs with his diploma, a C.V. teeming with projects, positions and accolades and an enormous community of mentors, friends and colleagues.

A grand finale: A ballet student's reflections on seven years in "The Nutcracker"

Katherine Nettles was just ten years old when she discovered the UNCSA School of Dance. Nettles went on to attend two summer sessions before auditioning for the high school dance program. As her final "Nutcracker" and her final spring semester swiftly approach, she reflects on her meaningful ballet journey.

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UNCSA Days of Giving, April 2-3

Artists thrive when they are supported holistically: mentally, physically and academically. As they grow, they will push the boundaries of what is to discover what could be. This year, donors can choose to give to the UNCSA Fund, which supports our university’s areas of greatest need, or give directly to 40 different funds all over campus.

Alumni Success

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

School of Design & Production alumnus Paul Tazewell (B.F.A. '86) has designed countless costumes for both stage and screen and is the first Black man to receive the Academy award for costume design for his work on "Wicked."

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."

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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."

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.