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Olajuwon Davis as Dontrell with Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film theatre students (left to right) Mekhi Mitchell, Claire McClannan and Lucia Graff in the Nebraska Repertory Theatre’s “Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea.” The production is directed by Ron Himes, the founder and producing director of the St. Louis Black Repertory Company.

Student voices, strategic plans grow diversity in Fine and Performing Arts

November 15, 2021

"Quantum Leap," released by Jennifer and Kevin McCoy in 2021, is a generative NFT that evolves from a three-sided shape to up to 20 sides over a three-year period.

Carson Center guest artists to discuss NFTs

November 4, 2021

Close-up of dancers' feet

Applications sought for 2022 Nebraska Young Artist Awards

October 29, 2021

Macabre staging offers students a spooktacular theatrical experience

October 27, 2021

Society & Culture

A group of cast members in Mozart's "The Magical Flute" run through music and choreography during a rehearsal Oct. 15.

Opera to stage Mozart’s ‘The Magic Flute’

October 27, 2021

A $5 million gift from the Johnny Carson Foundation, announced Oct. 22, augments the Johnny Carson Foundation Opportunity Scholarship Fund. Students enrolled in the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film and the Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts are eligible for the scholarships.

Johnny Carson Foundation gives $5M to support more Huskers

October 22, 2021

"Exhausted," a 2021 artwork featuring colored pencil on paper, is one of the 35 pieces featured in Francisco Souto's "Diasporo II."

Souto’s ‘Diaspora II’ opens Oct. 22

October 20, 2021

Large blue skeleton figure looming in haunted house

Temple Building to host Lincoln's only haunted attraction

October 14, 2021

Society & Culture

Avery Lambert is photographed in the offices of the Pacific Legal Foundation.

Lambert finds connection, future career paths in D.C.

August 27, 2025

Society & Culture

Ng’ang’a Wahu-Mũchiri, associate professor of English, stands on a bridge, over a river, with his arms crossed. He is wearing a blue-and-white plaid shirt.

Wahu-Mũchiri earns fellowship to examine water ecosystems in African literature

August 27, 2025

Society & Culture

Barbara Woodhead stands in her office in Louise Pound Hall.

Award honors Woodhead's years advocating for equal access to education

August 26, 2025

Libraries marking five milestones with Pages to Paths celebration

August 27, 2025