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The late William Waid, a University of Miami alumnus passionate about big band swing and jazz, has left a legacy to the Frost School of Music.
Waid passed away in 2021 at the age of 94, but his passion for music lives on in a bequest.
The bequest will have a meaningful impact on the school's studio music and jazz program for years to come.
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Carolina Global Photography Exhibition Explores Connectedness, Relationships 
This year's exhibition invites viewers to consider compositions that demonstrate connectedness relationships and through lines to our past, our environment and each other.The 2026-2027 cycle will...more
This year's exhibition invites viewers to consider compositions that demonstrate connectedness relationships and through lines to our past, our environment and each other.The 2026-2027 cycle will...more
Who Is Jef Costello? Labrats Breathe New Life Into Neo-Noir Classic 
The soundtrack to the musical, recorded by LabRats, will also be released as an album.There's a long tradition of studying popular music and adapting that music to your stylings.Studying musicals was...more
The soundtrack to the musical, recorded by LabRats, will also be released as an album.There's a long tradition of studying popular music and adapting that music to your stylings.Studying musicals was...more
School of Music Hosts 12Th Annual Guitar Festival 
The Guitar Festival featured guitar concerts, masterclasses, ensembles and competitions.The festival was held in Luverne, Louisiana, from September 26 to October 1.The winner of the high school...more
The Guitar Festival featured guitar concerts, masterclasses, ensembles and competitions.The festival was held in Luverne, Louisiana, from September 26 to October 1.The winner of the high school...more
Resisting Hate, Finding Hope 
Choirs will perform 'Considering Matthew Shepard' work that is a musical response to the young man's death.Considering Matthew Shepard is a three-part fusion oratorio written by Craig Hella...more
Choirs will perform 'Considering Matthew Shepard' work that is a musical response to the young man's death.Considering Matthew Shepard is a three-part fusion oratorio written by Craig Hella...more
A History of Philanthropy: How Ku's Rock Chalk Revue Gives Back to Lawrence 
Rock Chalk Revue, a student-run showcase of live musical performances by Greek life organizations, residence and scholarship halls, closed Saturday night.This year the charities supported are The...more
Rock Chalk Revue, a student-run showcase of live musical performances by Greek life organizations, residence and scholarship halls, closed Saturday night.This year the charities supported are The...more
Jesus Christ Superstar (10-12 Musical) 
Jesus Christ Superstar is a rock opera with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice.It reimagines the final days of Jesus' life through the eyes of Judas.It is a true celebration of...more
Jesus Christ Superstar is a rock opera with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice.It reimagines the final days of Jesus' life through the eyes of Judas.It is a true celebration of...more
Kicking Off Youth Art Month With the Teachers Who Spark Creativity 
March is Youth Art Month, a time to celebrate the powerful role all arts music, dance, theatre, and visual art play in our schools.Students learn problem solving, creative thinking, perseverance, and...more
March is Youth Art Month, a time to celebrate the powerful role all arts music, dance, theatre, and visual art play in our schools.Students learn problem solving, creative thinking, perseverance, and...more
Levi Community Foundation Awards Lifenet $90K Grant For New Transport Van 
Levi Community Foundation grants $90,000 to LifeNet EMS to buy wheelchair-accessible van.LifeNet serves 350,000 people across Northeast Texas, Southwest Arkansas and parts of Oklahoma.The new van...more
Levi Community Foundation grants $90,000 to LifeNet EMS to buy wheelchair-accessible van.LifeNet serves 350,000 people across Northeast Texas, Southwest Arkansas and parts of Oklahoma.The new van...more
Under Governor Newsom's California Model, Cal State la Expands Bachelor's Degree ... 
Under Governor Newsom's California Model, Cal State LA expands bachelor's degree program to San Quentin Rehabilitation Center.The 81,000-square-foot San Quentin Learning Center includes an Education...more
Under Governor Newsom's California Model, Cal State LA expands bachelor's degree program to San Quentin Rehabilitation Center.The 81,000-square-foot San Quentin Learning Center includes an Education...more
Faculty Awards and Grants: Research and Scholarship Small Grants Spring Cycle 
Small Grants opportunity is to support faculty in their work at the college.The goal is to advance research, scholarship, and creative activities that advance faculty careers and the College's...more
Small Grants opportunity is to support faculty in their work at the college.The goal is to advance research, scholarship, and creative activities that advance faculty careers and the College's...more
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In the world of social enterprises, failure is a cringe-worthy moment nobody wants to talk about. But, social entrepreneurs can benefit from their failures.
