The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to continue its pioneering research into the benefits of creativity-based programming for autistic individuals. This latest award supports the next phase of the …
Peck School of the Arts theatre faculty member Alvaro Saar Rios (Associate Professor, Theatre) has been awarded the 2025 Cunningham Commission for Youth Theatre by The Theatre School at DePaul University. Rios, a Texican playwright based in Chicago, has had …
Professor and performing artist Rene Izquierdo (Area Head, Guitar) has been honored with the title Distinguished Professor for his outstanding work in the Department of Music. Fewer than 60 professors throughout UW-Milwaukee’s history have received the title, and he is …
As virtual reality technology continues to become more prevalent, so does the practice of using VR to make short and feature films. Recently, Joel Benjamin (Assistant Professor, Film, Video, Animation and New Genres) made his first foray into VR filmmaking with …
The UWM Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS) awarded fellowships to two PSOA faculty members for the 2024-25 academic year. Simone Ferro (Professor Emerita, Dance) and Alex Wier (Assistant Professor and Area Head, Percussion) both received fellowships that helped them …
Professor Robin Mello recently partnered with Innoplay Studio, housed at the University of Exeter, in the UK. This program is focused on creating playful and story-rich classrooms to drive innovation. This new role will allow Mello to engage as faculty …
In February, Sheri Pannell (Associate Professor, Theatre: Area Head, Musical Theatre) received a Black Excellence Award in their “Women in Music” category, being recognized for her decades of contributions to the musical theater community.
Several alums and faculty are screening films this spring as part of the 2025 edition of the Milwaukee Film Festival. The Peck School of the Arts is excited to highlight the incredible work that our filmmakers and artists are bringing to the Milwaukee community. We’ve rounded up some PSOA connections among the festival selections.
Civic Music Milwaukee has announced its 2025 award recipients, and there are several honorees with ties to the Peck School of the Arts. Timothy Klabunde and Dr. Zachary Durlam will receive Citizen Awards, while Trinny Schumann and Cassie Wilson were …
As the Spring semester rolls on at PSOA, so does the latest run of Experimental Tuesdays, a free weekly screening series that showcases artist-made films and videos. Founded by the late Carl Bogner, Experimental Tuesdays has been hosted by the …
Throughout the second half of 2024, several faculty members took their films across the country and abroad for a variety of film festivals and screenings. These screenings exemplify how PSOA film faculty stay engaged in the independent film market.
We are deeply saddened by the passing of teaching professor and dear friend Carl Bogner, whose tenacious fight against cancer came to an end on Sunday. In recent days, countless former students, colleagues, and friends have assembled in his honor …
For many years, UWM has welcomed senior students from Hubei University of Technology (HBUT) in Wuhan, China, to complete their Bachelor of Arts in Studio Arts at PSOA. This global partnership not only offers a unique degree pathway for HBUT …
Winifred (Elysse) Newman has been named Dean of the College of the Arts and Architecture, effective June 2, 2025. Dr. Newman comes to UWM from Clemson University where she serves as the Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Affairs, Mickel Professor of Architecture, and Director of the Institute for Materials, Systems, and Environments in the College of Architecture, Art, and Construction.
Late Professor Emeritus Yehuda Yannay was honored and celebrated at a memorial concert presented by UWM Chamber Music Milwaukee last week. The event featured five selections of Yannay’s original works alongside speeches from some of his closest friends and colleagues.
