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February 23, 2026

With the 2026 Winter Olympic Games coming to a close, attention now turns to the summer games coming up in Los Angeles in 2028. Beach sprint rowing is a relatively new sport that is surging in popularity due to its inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Spectrum News 1 spoke with Lindner College of Business alum and most-decorated beach sprint rower of all time, Christopher Bak, on his Olympic-sized goals.

February 23, 2026

Three UC College-Conservatory of Music alumni and one current student are semifinalists in the 2026 Metropolitan Opera Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition. One of the most prestigious singing competitions in the world, the Laffont Competition's national semifinals take place on Sunday, March 15, 2026.

February 18, 2026

Audiences can enjoy CCM Philharmonia's next concert in person or watch at home via livesteam at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 20. Featuring alumni guest artists Rebecca Barnes, viola; and Jonathan Lee, cello; tickets for the "Midlife Crisis" concert are on sale now through the CCM Box Office. The livesteam is free to watch on CCM's website and YouTube channel.