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UNCSA students, alumni, faculty and staff connected to 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Students, alumni, faculty and staff from the schools of Design and Production, Drama and Filmmaking at UNCSA and the Thomas S. Kenan Institute for the Arts (Kenan Arts) are connected to theatrical productions, comedy performances and film screenings across Edinburgh's 2026 August festival season.

UNCSA students, alumni, faculty and staff connected to 2026 International Black Theatre Festival

Students, alumni, faculty and staff from the schools of Dance, Design and Production (D&P), Drama, Filmmaking and Music at UNCSA are connected to productions, films and special events throughout the 2026 International Black Theatre Festival (IBTF), taking place this week at multiple venues across Winston-Salem.

UNCSA School of Filmmaking Ranked No. 8 in the U.S. by The Hollywood Reporter

The UNCSA School of Filmmaking has been ranked No. 8 on The Hollywood Reporter's 2026 list of the "Top 25 American Film Schools," climbing two spots from last year. This marks the fifth consecutive year that UNCSA has held a top-10 spot on the list, underscoring its continued excellence in film education, faculty expertise, reputation and technological innovation.

The Nutcracker

Make “The Nutcracker” part of your holiday plans

Experience the lush score, vivid staging and extraordinary performances that have made our UNCSA production a beloved holiday tradition. For the first time ever, “The Nutcracker” will be presented at the Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts, as its historic home, the Stevens Center in Winston-Salem, begins its long-anticipated renovation.

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Alumni Success

From backstage to the limelight, discover how UNCSA alumni are making their mark in the world.