College of Visual & Performing Arts Feature Stories
At the UMass Dartmouth College of Visual & Performing Arts (CVPA), we celebrate the creativity and achievements of our students and faculty. Explore inspiring stories about innovative projects, artistic expression, and global experiences. Discover how CVPA nurtures talent and prepares students for successful careers in the arts.
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Illustration major Emily Fontes '23 creates a pitch deck for children's TV show for Honors College APEX project
Also doubled minored in Business Administration and Art History
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Kassidey Star '23: An award-winning designer
Senior interior architecture and design major believes she was meant for IAD program
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Kayla Rausch '23: Practical experiences
Senior art history major grows personally and professionally through research
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The Corsairs Band
Students start, run pep band for campus events
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Evan Grant '23: Using creativity to solve problems
Senior graphic design major develops experience in the classroom, research, and the field
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Daniela Tishchenko '23: Invaluable experience
Senior interior architecture and design major boasts extensive internship, service-learning, and club experience
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Students return to UMassD after summer study abroad
Seven students recount their experiences in Germany, Italy, Portugal, and Spain
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Deidre Tao ’93: How to build a successful art career
With a strong foundation in studio arts acquired at UMassD, Tao turned her passion into a career as a self-represented artist.
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Logan Ward '22: Finding support
Senior illustration major in the College of Visual and Performing Arts
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Mary Roberts '22: Building a community
Senior photography major and art history minor from Springfield, MA
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Michaela Arruda '22: A socially engaged artist
Senior art and design major and art history minor with a concentration in graphic design
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Alumni Feature: Marcus Howard '19
A complete art education with a university experience made UMassD the place to be for Marcus.