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The Strategic Communications staff is available to assist media representatives as needed, and we will respond to calls and messages as quickly as possible.

Members of the press are asked to direct inquiries regarding UNCSA to the communications office, and before contacting administrators and faculty directly.

Katherine Johnson(opens in new tab)
Director of Media Relations and Communications
Office: 336-770-1402(opens in new tab)
Mobile: 646-428-4516(opens in new tab)

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2021-22 Performance Season CalendarView upcoming performances from students, faculty and guest artists

Contacts

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

Pree Nayak
Media Relations Manager
Office: 336-734-2891

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

Recent Press Releases

UNCSA selects Winston-Salem-based construction company for phase 1 of Stevens Center renovation

UNCSA has announced the selection of Winston-Salem-based Frank L. Blum Construction Company-W.C. Construction Company (Blum-W.C. Construction) as construction manager for phase 1 of the renovation of the historic Stevens Center. The team was selected through a qualifications-based process and approved by the UNCSA Board of Trustees on July 20.

UNCSA alumni are nominated for Emmy Awards

Alumni from the schools of Filmmaking, Drama, Dance, and Design & Production at UNCSA are nominated for Emmy Awards for work on some of the most popular television programs of the year. Several others are connected to shows that received nominations in multiple categories.

The Hollywood Reporter ranks UNCSA School of Drama No. 4 in the world

The Hollywood Reporter has ranked the School of Drama at UNCSA No. 4 on its list of the "Top 25 Drama Schools in the World," for the second year in a row. UNCSA is third among the B.F.A. programs included on the list.

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Communications from Chancellor Brian Cole

Updates from the UNC Board of Governors

"In these monthly updates, I will highlight specific items that I feel will be of particular interest and importance to the UNCSA community and give you quick access to further information."

First alumnus elected chair of board of trustees

"I am pleased to announce the new slate of officers for 2022-23 for the UNCSA Board of Trustees, including the first alumnus to chair the board in the school's history — Dance alumnus Mark Land, of Winston-Salem."

Resources available to UNCSA employees

"As inflation rates reach record highs, I realize everyone is feeling the impact of our current economic situation. ... I want to make sure everyone is aware of the resources available to help ease that burden for UNCSA employees."