Discover a vibrant tapestry of artistic expression and cultural exploration in our Arts & Culture newsroom featuring stories that delve into performances, exhibitions, other arts events and insightful research.
July 2, 2026
UC’s College-Conservatory of Music will welcome a variety of new faculty and staff members to its roster of distinguished performing and media arts experts, researchers and educators this fall.
June 30, 2026
UC College-Conservatory of Music Dean Pete Jutras has announced the appointment of Joshua Adewole Kerobo, PhD, as CCM's new Assistant Professor of Musicology/ Ethnomusicology. His faculty appointment officially begins on Aug. 15, 2026.
June 29, 2026
Hoffman Honors Scholars studying at the College-Conservatory of Music are pursuing growth opportunities in performance and design throughout the summer of 2026.
July 2, 2026
UC’s College-Conservatory of Music will welcome a variety of new faculty and staff members to its roster of distinguished performing and media arts experts, researchers and educators this fall.
June 30, 2026
UC College-Conservatory of Music Dean Pete Jutras has announced the appointment of Joshua Adewole Kerobo, PhD, as CCM's new Assistant Professor of Musicology/ Ethnomusicology. His faculty appointment officially begins on Aug. 15, 2026.
June 29, 2026
Hoffman Honors Scholars studying at the College-Conservatory of Music are pursuing growth opportunities in performance and design throughout the summer of 2026.
June 29, 2026
UC Classics Professor Jack Davis and Senior Research Associate Sharon Stocker talk to Greek news outlet Ekathimerini about what they're learning about UC's archaeological discoveries in Pylos, Greece, and why they are excited about the upcoming Christopher Nolan movie "The Odyssey."
June 25, 2026
UC College-Conservatory of Music Dean Pete Jutras has announced the appointment of Hiram Diaz as CCM's Visiting Artist of Euphonium for 2026-27. A CCM alumnus (BM Euphonium Performance, 2007), Diaz's visiting appointment begins this fall.
June 24, 2026
UC College-Conservatory of Music Dean Pete Jutras has announced the appointment of Benjamin Nicholson as CCM's new Assistant Professor of Immersive Media and Visuals for Live Events. A CCM alumnus (MFA Lighting Design & Technology, 2025), Nicholson's faculty appointment officially begins on Aug. 15, 2026, and he will work with college leadership to develop classes, content and programming in Live and Immersive Media at CCM. Nicholson's position is a joint appointment shared by CCM's Divisions of Media Production and Theatre Arts, Production and Arts Administration, and he will teach classes for both areas of the college.
June 22, 2026
CCM alumnus Charles Peck (MM Composition, 2012) was recently named the winner of the 2026 Kreitler Commission Competition. The competition, which is open to composers of any nationality and age, is organized by Summermusik with resident ensemble Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra in partnership with Chamber Orchestra of Pittsburgh, Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle in North Carolina and Reno Chamber Orchestra.
June 19, 2026
The Dayton Performing Arts Alliance (DPAA) recently appointed CCM alumnus Chandler Johnson (BM Voice, 2016; MM Voice, 2018) as the seventh Artistic Director of the Dayton Opera. He will begin a three-year term on July 1, 2026.
June 17, 2026
ArtWorks founder Tamara Harkavy evaluated School of Art capstone projects during DAAPworks 2026 at the University of Cincinnati College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning (DAAP), selecting the Creative Impact Award to a standout graduating artist.
June 17, 2026
For 30 years, University of Cincinnati fashion show producer Laurie Wilson has transformed the annual DAAP fashion show into one of the Midwest’s premier student-run fashion events through creativity, resilience and community collaboration.
June 17, 2026
Cincinnati Opera Artistic Director Evans Mirageas visited DAAPworks 2026 to review Fashion Design capstone projects, selecting a student collection for a Creative Impact Award and exploring future collaboration opportunities with DAAP.
June 17, 2026
Charley Harper Art Studio representative Annette Navarro selects a Communication Design project inspired by Burnet Woods, recognizing design’s power to connect people with nature and place.
June 16, 2026
Since graduating from UC's College-Conservatory of Music, Spencer Lackey (BFA Acting, '17) has established himself as a buzz-worthy creator of short-form horror content. Lackey's TikTok, Instagram and YouTube channels have attracted millions of followers and his work has increasingly caught the attention of entertainment industry insiders. Now, his career may be entering an exciting new phase: The Hollywood Reporter recently named Lackey as a potential "next big thing in the horror space."
June 16, 2026
President Neville Pinto announces appointment of Dr. Loren Wold as UC's next Vice President for Research.
June 15, 2026
Students, faculty and alumni from UC College-Conservatory of Music's BFA Media Production program received 17 nominations in the 2026 Ohio Valley Emmy Awards, presented by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS). Award winners will be announced at the Ohio Valley Chapter Emmy Awards ceremony on July 25, 2026.