Where the future of
art and artist align.

The Hollywood Reporter (THR) has ranked the School of Drama No. 3 on its list of "The World's 25 Best Drama Schools" for the second year in a row. UNCSA is second among B.F.A. programs included on the 2024 list and is the only public American institution among the top eight programs.

For over 20 years, School of Filmmaking alumnus Jeff Nichols dreamed of making a film about a 1960s motorcycle club. With the release of "The Bikeriders," his dream has finally come true. And, with an alumni-fueled cast and crew, there's no question that UNCSA played a significant role in bringing Jeff's vision to life.

On May 17, students at UNCSA attended a Q&A session with Oscar-winning actor Troy Kotsur, hosted by Dean of Filmmaking Deborah LaVine and made possible by the Kenan Institute for the Arts. Troy shared key moments from his career, his experience working as an actor who is deaf, and his hopes for the future.