UNCSA has announced the recipients of several prominent merit-based scholarship programs: William R. Kenan, Jr. Excellence Scholarships, Sarah Graham Kenan Scholarship of Excellence and Thomas S. Kenan Concertmaster Fellowship. Through these scholarship programs, UNCSA attracts talented student artists from across the United States and around the world.

UNCSA, in collaboration with architect of record Jenkins Peer Architects and design architect Steinberg Hart, has revealed design plans for the second and final phase of the comprehensive renovation of the historic Stevens Center downtown.

The School of Dance at UNCSA has announced a $1 million planned gift from Broadway actor/singer/dancer Caitlin Carter (H.S. Dance '82) to establish a scholarship that will provide one out-of-state high school ballet student per year with full tuition, room and board.

For over 25 years, Professor Hans Gabriel has strengthened German Studies at UNCSA, enriching artistic training across disciplines. From language and literature to community-building gatherings and Fulbright-boosting opportunities, his work connects students with global arts traditions and creates pathways for meaningful careers at home and abroad.

UNCSA's 2025 Year in Review highlights the university's 60th anniversary, major gifts, new programs, national rankings and achievements across campus.

UNCSA celebrated 60 years at Homecoming: Family & Alumni Weekend, bringing together alumni, families, students and staff for a creative, connection-filled celebration.

Fresh off her retirement from American Ballet Theatre, UNCSA alumna Gillian Murphy returned to the School of Dance to reflect on her career, share wisdom and lead students in masterclasses.

UNCSA has received a lead gift of more than $10.1 million — the largest single gift in UNCSA history — from Winston-Salem residents Randall "Randy" and Kamalakshi "Kamu" Dishmon to establish the American Roots Music Institute in the School of Music.

The School of Music at UNCSA will rededicate the recently renovated Sarah Graham Kenan Memorial Organ — the C.B. Fisk, Op. 75 — with a free gala recital at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11.