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Aug
Exploring AI
UNCSA Emerging Technology in the Arts Residency

Hosted by the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and the Thomas S. Kenan Institute for the Arts, the residency centers on AI and the work of acclaimed choreographer and Martha Graham Dance Company member Xin Ying, in collaboration with Mimi Yin and NUUM Collective. The event will bring together artists, technologists, legal scholars and industry leaders to examine the ethical, legal, technical and creative implications of AI for the arts.

19
Sep
Symphony
UNCSA Symphony Orchestra

Kick off the UNCSA Symphony Orchestra season with a program of powerful storytelling and musical depth.

20
Sep
UNCSA Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Winds: Cuentista!
UNCSA Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Winds: Cuentista!

Step into a world where music sparks imagination and storytelling takes shape. The vibrant "Cuentista!" program invites audiences on a journey through colorful landscapes, inviting characters and unforgettable tales - brought to life by the UNCSA Wind Ensemble and Chamber Winds under the direction of Mark Norman.

Sep 29 - Oct 3
Fall Dance
Fall Dance

The past and present collide as the School of Dance opens its performance season with a dynamic exploration of movement across generations. Contemporary dancers take center stage to perform works shaped by shared training, mentorship and creative exchange.

Oct 1-8
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"Ruined" by Lynn Nottage

Amid the upheaval of civil war in Congo, Pulitzer Prize-winning "Ruined" follows the formidable Mama Nadi, whose bar becomes a haven for women marked by violence, loss and survival. She must skillfully navigate violent power struggles while protecting those who rely on her courage and cunning.

4
Oct
UNCSA Improvised Music and Jazz Studio Fall Showcase
UNCSA Improvised Music and Jazz Studio Fall Showcase

A night of spontaneity, groove and creative risk unfolds as the UNCSA Improvised Music and Jazz Studio presents a smooth showcase of sound. Student performers explore a wide range of jazz and improvised traditions, from structured charts to fully open-ended creation - highlighting individual voice, ensemble listening and real-time musical decision-making.

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UNCSA alumnus wins Creative Arts Emmy Award

Will Files (B.F.A. Filmmaking ’02) won an Emmy for outstanding sound editing for a limited or anthology series, movie or special for Hulu’s “Prey.” He also earned two nominations for Netflix’s “Stranger Things” in the outstanding sound editing for a comedy or drama series (one hour) and outstanding sound mixing for a comedy or drama (one hour) categories for the “Stranger Things Chapter Nine: The Piggyback” episode.

Files was also a co-supervising sound editor and re-recording mixer for “Stranger Things” and co-supervising sound editor for “Prey.” He previously won an Emmy Award in 2020.

The sound editing team from Prey backstage at the 75th Creative Arts Emmy Awards, Will Files pictured second from the right

The sound editing team from "Prey" backstage at the 75th Creative Arts Emmy Awards, Will Files pictured second from the right, Smokey Cloud pictured third from the right

Files received his award at the Creative Art Emmy Ceremonies held Jan. 6 and 7 in Los Angeles. The ceremony, originally scheduled for Sept. 18, was rescheduled following prolonged strikes. The primetime Emmy Awards were presented on Jan. 15. Several other alumni are connected to shows that received Emmy nominations in multiple categories.

To see more UNCSA connections to the Emmy Awards click here.

This story will be updated as information becomes available.

February 25, 2026