https://www.usf.edu/arts/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usThu, 10 Sep 2026 12:18:17 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/arts/news/2026/20260902-cdap-international-society-of-music-education.aspxThe music education faculty at the University of South Florida were all invited to present their research topics at The International Society of Music Education (ISME) World Conference in Montréal.Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:57:55 USF Faculty and Students Present Music Education Research in MontréalThe music education faculty at the University of South Florida were all invited to present their research topics at The International Society of Music Education (ISME) World Conference in Montréal.Left to right Emily Langerholc, Kayla Brown, Dr. Jennifer Bugos, Lizzie Bertazo Lessahttps://www.usf.edu/arts/news/2026/20260902-cdap-international-society-of-music-education.aspxFaculty,Music,Research,Students & Alumnihttps://www.usf.edu/arts/news/2026/20260810-assistant-deans.aspxDean Chris Garvin announced the promotion of two new assistant deans for the College of Design, Art & Performance (CDAP): Kristina Keogh, assistant dean, student success & research, and C. Victor Fung, assistant dean, academic affairs. In these roles, they will support student success, research and academic affairs, including faculty tenure and promotion, career paths and post-tenure review.Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:36:13 College Announces Assistant Dean Appointments for Academic Affairs and Student Success & ResearchDean Chris Garvin announced the promotion of two new assistant deans for the College of Design, Art & Performance (CDAP): Kristina Keogh, assistant dean, student success & research, and C. Victor Fung, assistant dean, academic affairs. In these roles, they will support student success, research and academic affairs, including faculty tenure and promotion, career paths and post-tenure review.head shots of kristina keogh and c victor funghttps://www.usf.edu/arts/news/2026/20260810-assistant-deans.aspxAnnouncements,Research,Students & Alumnihttps://www.usf.edu/arts/news/2026/20260806-dr-jenny-kokai-contributes.aspxAmong the volume's contributors is Dr. Jenny Kokai, director of the School of Theatre and Dance in USF’s College of Design, Art & Performance, whose essay, “Why Be a Bad Guy? Immersive Performance and Transgression at the Disney Theme Park,” co-written with Tom Robson, expands upon themes explored in her previous books and essays.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:29:34 Dr. Jenny Kokai Contributes to ATHE Award-Winning VolumeAmong the volume's contributors is Dr. Jenny Kokai, director of the School of Theatre and Dance in USF’s College of Design, Art & Performance, whose essay, “Why Be a Bad Guy? Immersive Performance and Transgression at the Disney Theme Park,” co-written with Tom Robson, expands upon themes explored in her previous books and essays.Dr. Jenny Kokai Contributes to ATHE Award-Winning Volumehttps://www.usf.edu/arts/news/2026/20260806-dr-jenny-kokai-contributes.aspxFaculty,Research,Theatre & Dancehttps://www.usf.edu/arts/news/2026/20260603-joo-woo-awarded-fulbright-us-scholar-award.aspxWhat started as an ambitious project for associate professor Joo Woo has been recognized with a 2026-2027 Fulbright award on behalf of the Institute of International Education and the Fulbright Program. Woo, who teaches painting and drawing at the University of South Florida’s (USF) College of Design, Art & Performance’s School of Art & Art History, said she felt “humbled and excited, but also overwhelmed” to receive the Fulbright award, acknowledging the scale of work ahead.Michelle Sabo-Sherwood, College of Design, Art & PerformanceWed, 03 Jun 2026 15:05:07 Joo Woo Awarded Fulbright U.S. Scholar AwardWhat started as an ambitious project for associate professor Joo Woo has been recognized with a 2026-2027 Fulbright award on behalf of the Institute of International Education and the Fulbright Program. Woo, who teaches painting and drawing at the University of South Florida’s (USF) College of Design, Art & Performance’s School of Art & Art History, said she felt “humbled and excited, but also overwhelmed” to receive the Fulbright award, acknowledging the scale of work ahead.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/arts/news/2026/20260603-joo-woo-awarded-fulbright-us-scholar-award.aspxArt & Art History,Faculty,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts/news/2026/20260421-noelle-mason-earns-outstanding-research-achievement-award.aspxThe University of South Florida honored 11 faculty members at the Faculty Honors & Awards Ceremony. Awardees from seven colleges and 10 departments were recognized for work across scientific and creative fields. Professor Noelle Mason, MFA, received an Outstanding Research Achievement Award for her research and creative accomplishments.Michelle Sabo-Sherwood, College of Design, Art & PerformanceTue, 21 Apr 2026 10:29:25 Noelle Mason Earns Outstanding Research Achievement AwardThe University of South Florida honored 11 faculty members at the Faculty Honors & Awards Ceremony. Awardees from seven colleges and 10 departments were recognized for work across scientific and creative fields. Professor Noelle Mason, MFA, received an Outstanding Research Achievement Award for her research and creative accomplishments.Congratulations! Professor Noelle Masonhttps://www.usf.edu/arts/news/2026/20260421-noelle-mason-earns-outstanding-research-achievement-award.aspxArt & Art History,Faculty,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts/news/2026/20260402-transitioning-to-shared-leadership.aspxThis spring, Sarah Howard will become the sixth Director of Graphicstudio, a university-based print atelier, with Kristin Soderqvist and Tom Pruitt as newly appointed Associate Directors. Together, this dedicated leadership team will usher in a new future for the studio, one that is attentive and supremely engaged with the University of South Florida (USF) community and primed to introduce new artists to our students and the art world.Michelle Sabo-Sherwood, College of Design, Art & PerformanceThu, 02 Apr 2026 13:30:29 New & Next at USF Graphicstudio, stewarding future generations of artists and studentsThis spring, Sarah Howard will become the sixth Director of Graphicstudio, a university-based print atelier, with Kristin Soderqvist and Tom Pruitt as newly appointed Associate Directors. Together, this dedicated leadership team will usher in a new future for the studio, one that is attentive and supremely engaged with the University of South Florida (USF) community and primed to introduce new artists to our students and the art world.left to right: Tom Pruitt, Sarah Howard, Kristin Soderqvisthttps://www.usf.edu/arts/news/2026/20260402-transitioning-to-shared-leadership.aspxCommunity Outreach,Graphicstudio,Research,Students & Alumnihttps://www.usf.edu/arts/news/2026/20260115-music-memory-and-service.aspxThe University of South Florida School of Music, NEA Research Labs’ Cognition and Coordination in Music Across the Lifespan has received a grant from the National Association for Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation to support research exploring how music can contribute to cognitive health and well-being among veterans.Michelle Sabo-Sherwood, College of Design, Art & PerformanceThu, 15 Jan 2026 10:09:36 Music, Memory, and Service: Supporting Veterans Through ResearchThe University of South Florida School of Music, NEA Research Labs’ Cognition and Coordination in Music Across the Lifespan has received a grant from the National Association for Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation to support research exploring how music can contribute to cognitive health and well-being among veterans.soldiers in camouflage military uniform, with US flag in the backgroundhttps://www.usf.edu/arts/news/2026/20260115-music-memory-and-service.aspxMusic,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts/news/2025/20250214-usf-professor-ya-hui-cheng-honored-for-groundbreaking-research-in-music.aspxMusic isn’t just something we listen to -- it is a living record of cultural evolution. Dr. Ya-Hui Cheng, Associate Professor of Music Theory at the College of Design, Art & Performance’s School of Music at the University of South Florida, has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to the field.Jesus Gogo - College of Design, Art & Performance Communications and MarketingFri, 14 Feb 2025 09:54:31 USF Professor Ya-Hui Cheng Honored for Groundbreaking Research in MusicMusic isn’t just something we listen to -- it is a living record of cultural evolution. Dr. Ya-Hui Cheng, Associate Professor of Music Theory at the College of Design, Art & Performance’s School of Music at the University of South Florida, has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to the field.An orange sun in a red sky.https://www.usf.edu/arts/news/2025/20250214-usf-professor-ya-hui-cheng-honored-for-groundbreaking-research-in-music.aspxFaculty,Music,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts/news/2024/20241002-how-music-can-help-boost-cognition-in-cancer-patients-and-covid-19-survivors.aspxIn a first-of-its-kind study, University of South Florida researchers are finding that music can help boost cognition in patients undergoing chemotherapy. In partnership with Moffitt Cancer Center, Jennifer Bugos, USF professor of music education, and breast surgical oncologist Dr. Melissa Mallory, have been examining the effects of private and group piano lessons on cognition and everyday functioning in patients.Tina Meketa, University Communications and MarketingWed, 02 Oct 2024 10:07:48 How music can help boost cognition in cancer patients and COVID-19 survivorsIn a first-of-its-kind study, University of South Florida researchers are finding that music can help boost cognition in patients undergoing chemotherapy. In partnership with Moffitt Cancer Center, Jennifer Bugos, USF professor of music education, and breast surgical oncologist Dr. Melissa Mallory, have been examining the effects of private and group piano lessons on cognition and everyday functioning in patients.Participants in a research class play piano.https://www.usf.edu/arts/news/2024/20241002-how-music-can-help-boost-cognition-in-cancer-patients-and-covid-19-survivors.aspxFaculty,Music,Research