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UNCSA Media will release "Poptimism," a new album by Vesna Duo that reimagines pop, rock, and indie favorites for piano and percussion, on March 1, 2026. Conceived as a mixtape of music that has lived in their headphones for several decades, "Poptimism" reflects the shared listening history of Vesna Duo members Liana Pailodze Harron (piano) and UNCSA School of Music faculty member Ksenija Komljenović (percussion).

Eighteen high school students at UNCSA have won a collective 52 awards in the 2026 Mid-Carolina Scholastic Art Awards. The students in the High School Visual Arts Program in the School of Design and Production collected 20 Gold Keys, 18 Silver Keys and 14 honorable mentions.

UNCSA Filmmaking faculty member Molly Bernstein brings decades of acclaimed documentary experience into the classroom, blending teaching and practice. From films on magic, art and music to mentoring emerging storytellers, her journey reveals how nonfiction filmmaking, editing and collaboration shape both her career and her students' creative voices.