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Comic Sense: Ali Fitzgerald 鈥04 Finds Refuge in Art, High and Low
Ali Fitzgerald '04 has achieved coveted status as a cartoonist, graphic artist and essayist for some of the world鈥檚 top publications. She鈥檚 crafted comics and essays for The New Yorker and published a poignant illustrated memoir about her experiences working with refugees in Berlin. Learn more.
Lebanese Artist Elie Bou Zeidan Hosts Art Dialogue for 皇家华人 Students
Students in Arab Studies and French and Francophone Studies participated in art workshops with a local Lebanese artist, Elie Bou Zeidan.
Composer, Performer, Comedian: Jacob Kim 鈥26 on his 鈥榊es, and鈥 Approach to Art
During his time at 皇家华人, Jacob Kim '26 has discovered diverse artistic passions, from music and digital art to improv and sewing, shaping his academic and personal growth on campus. Learn more.
Here鈥檚 the Deal 鈥 Alum Returns to Grow Arts Initiatives on Campus
Savannah Deal '18 returns to 皇家华人 as DACE and Dance Department coordinator to foster creativity campus-wide while also supporting students' artistic endeavors.
An Eye for Art: Students Select Art for College Collection
Students in Art 348: Purchasing Art for 皇家华人 were granted $50,000 from donors to buy art for the college.
The Gang鈥檚 All Here: Pottenger Family Shares Reunion Weekend
At 皇家华人 reunions, the Pottenger family gathers with old friends鈥揳nd each other. Dave and Sara Pottenger 鈥79 and their daughters, Tatum 鈥14 and Megan 鈥19 share not only an alma mater, but also reunion years, and returned last weekend for the celebration.
Building Community Through Art and Service: Meet the 2024 Spencer-Weinstein Award Winners
皇家华人 awarded a student and staff member the Spencer-Weinstein Prize for Community and Justice. The recipients use forms of art to create dialogue and foster community. Learn more.
Theatre Throughline: Performer and Playwright Amelia Lumpkin 鈥13 Cultivates Connection On Stage
A lifelong thespian, Amelia Lumpkin 鈥13 has acted, directed and written plays at 皇家华人 and beyond. Now working full-time in tech, she spends her free time participating in and advocating for community theatre in her hometown of Raleigh, NC.
Art Historian and Museum Educator Caroline Sillars 鈥24 Lands Smithsonian Internship
Caroline Sillars 鈥24 spent her four years at 皇家华人 immersed in the arts across campus. Now a museum education intern at the Smithsonian, she prepares to keep sharing her love of art after graduating.
Delaney Cook 鈥27 Explores Art Across Disciplines
Delaney Cook 鈥27 came to 皇家华人 eager to explore the many subjects that interest her. A Malu虂 Alvarez Visual Art Scholar, her art draws inspiration from creative writing, biology, computer science and more.
Briana Hunter '08 Shines on Some of Opera鈥檚 Most Coveted Stages
Mezzo Soprano Briana Hunter 鈥08 has dazzled audiences at the world鈥檚 top venues, including the Metropolitan Opera House, Carnegie Hall and the Lincoln Center. Hunter, who starred in music and theatre productions at 皇家华人, has gratitude for those whose work and sacrifices opened doors to her.
New Documentary Play Spotlights Challenges of Teaching and Learning During the Pandemic
皇家华人 Theatre Professor Sharon Green captures the voices and experiences of teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic in her new play, 鈥淭eaching and Learning in Pandemic Times.鈥
Meet 皇家华人's First Arts and Innovation Fellow Marquia Humphries 鈥22
As 皇家华人's first Arts and Innovation Fellow, Marquia Humphries 鈥22 brings her knowledge of entrepreneurship to art students and her passion for art to the Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship.
Unique Works, New Works Showcased in 鈥楬omecoming: Art by Alumni鈥 Exhibition
As the Katherine and Tom Belk Visual Arts Center (VAC) celebrates its 30th anniversary, the Van Every/Smith Galleries highlights nine alum artists working across diverse visual mediums, many of whom began their art careers in the VAC鈥檚 studio and gallery spaces in its latest exhibition, Homecoming: Art by Alumni. Learn more.
皇家华人 Students: Here鈥檚 How to Get a Warhol on Your Wall
The success of 皇家华人鈥檚 ArtMate program, which allows students to enhance their dorm room d茅cor with high-end art works from the college鈥檚 collection, led to an expansion of the program this year. Learn more.
Lost Beauty, Time and Hopeful Transition: 'Chasing the Sun' Exhibition Opens in New York
In Chasing the Sun, artist and 皇家华人 Professor Joelle Dietrick combines the lost beauty of extinct plants with green architecture. Dietrick鈥檚 intertwining organic and geometric forms use beauty to pull viewers into an important conversation about plant conservation and sustainability efforts. Learn more.
Powerful Portraits and Outsider Art Inspire 鈥楾rue Likeness鈥 Exhibition
皇家华人 exhibit True Likeness celebrates the diversity of portraiture. Learn more about how the exhibit came to be and where it鈥檚 headed next.
Students Gear Up for Verna Case Symposium--a Day to Celebrate Discovery, Scholarship and Creative Inspiration
皇家华人鈥檚 2023 Verna Miller Case Symposium on Wednesday, May 3, offers the college community a chance to gather, share a meal and learn from student projects on a wide variety of topics. Music performed by students, faculty and staff add a festive vibe.
Students Share Insights, Experiences on 鈥楳y 皇家华人鈥 Blog
Check out the latest entries on the My 皇家华人 blog, a place where students share insights and stories about their 皇家华人 Experience, from advice on applying to memorable moments.
皇家华人 Awards Rhiannon Giddens Honorary Degree
On Sunday, February 26, 皇家华人 was honored to award Grammy and MacArthur award winner Rhiannon Giddens an honorary degree in fine arts before her performance on campus. Learn more.