Resources for News Media

The Strategic Communications staff is available to assist media representatives as needed. We know that media representatives are often on deadline, and we will respond to calls and messages as quickly as possible.

Members of the press are asked to contact the communications office for assistance with questions or special requests, and before contacting administrators and faculty: Lauren Whitaker, Media Relations Manager & Senior Writer: whitakerl@uncsa.edu, 336-734-2891.

Press Kit

Fact SheetInformation about our campus and community

Mission StatementOur mission to support artists

ManifestoThis is what we believe

Strategic PlanPlanning for the future

HistoryOur history as an arts conservatory

LogosDownload UNCSA logos

Chancellor BioBiography for Chancellor Brian Cole

Arts by the Numbers A look at the arts industry

Board of Trustees CalendarAttend open sessions

2020-21 Performance Season CalendarListing of upcoming UNCSA performances

Contacts

Lauren Whitaker
Media Relations Manager and Senior Writer
Office: 336-734-2891
Mobile: 336-813-6093

Katherine Johnson
Director of Media Relations and Communications
Office: 336-770-1402
Mobile: 646-428-4516

Marla Carpenter
Senior Communications Manager
Office: 336-770-3337
Mobile: 336-414-9289

Claire Machamer
Vice Chancellor for Strategic Communications
Office: 336-770-3374

Recent Press Releases

UNCSA names Saxton Rose dean of the School of Music

UNCSA has named bassoonist and educator Saxton Rose as the new dean of the School of Music, effective immediately. Rose has served as interim dean of music since July 2020, including leading the school through the COVID-19 pandemic with an entire academic year of in-person instruction and performance.

UNCSA trustees establish professorship in the Division of Liberal Arts

UNCSA has received gifts totaling $750,000 to endow a distinguished professorship from staunch supporters and members of its board of trustees, Chancellor Brian Cole has announced. Michael and Amy Tiemann and Trustee Emeritus Thomas S. Kenan III will endow a distinguished professorship in the Division of Liberal Arts.

UNCSA names Endalyn Taylor dean of the School of Dance

UNCSA has named dancer, choreographer, and educator Endalyn Taylor as the new dean of the School of Dance effective August 1. She will lead the conservatory's dance program, which develops technically sound and stylistically versatile professional dancers through training in both classical and contemporary dance.

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