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Matthew Smith's Selena-Inspired Costumes Spotlighted by CBS Austin

March 5, 2026 | CBS Austin

CBS Austin highlights M.F.A. candidate Matthew Smith's thesis project, in which he recreated three of Selena's iconic costumes through conversations with the original designer, Martin Gomez.

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Faculty, Students and Alumni Present at the Planet Texas 2050 Symposium

March 3, 2026 | Planet Texas 2050

Current student Walker Zupan, alum Khristián Méndez Aguirre (Ph.D. 2025) and faculty members Katie Dawson and Rosemary Candelario present on research and artistic practices relating to climate change and climate resilience at the Planet Texas 2050 Symposium.

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Corey Allen Featured on The Other Side of Campus Podcast with Katie Dawson

February 11, 2026 | The Other Side of Campus on Spotify

Assistant Professor Corey Allen discusses acting training that helps students meet today's challenges and more with Theatre and Dance faculty member Katie Dawson and Stephanie Holmsten for The Other Side of Campus Podcast.

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FronteraFest 2026 Short Fringe Features Work by Students and Alumni

January 7, 2026

UT Theatre and Dance students and alumni will present and perform in various new works as part of FronteraFest 2026 Short Fringe, taking place January 13-February 14, 2026.

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Dr. Lisa B. Thompson's Latest Play on Stage at the St. Louis Black Repertory Theatre

January 6, 2026 | St. Louis Magazine

The St. Louis Black Repertory Theatre announces its 49th season, including faculty member Dr. Lisa B. Thompson's The Black Feminist Guide to the Human Body