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.

Melanie Veilleux pictured outside the Claire T. Carney Library
Melanie Veilleux '24: Graphic designer

Graphic design student builds professional résumé in on-campus experiences
Junior interior architecture + design major Apeksha Prasai '25 pictured in CVPA
Apeksha Prasai '25: Embracing change

Junior interior architecture and design major hopes to make home country more accessible
Members of The Torch pose at the first team meeting of the spring semester 2024.
The Torch

News for students, by students, keeps campus informed
Left to right: Kelsey Ferreira, Cami Boyd-Thomas, and Caro Cuevas pictured in Kyoto, Japan
Three CVPA students spend winter session in Kyoto, Japan

Arts majors study Japanese manga and anime for art history requirement
Monika Janina Kristjánsdóttir
Monika Kristjánsdóttir '25: Making an impact

First-generation international honors student-athlete uses talents and passions to make a difference
Drawing by Connor Chan '24
Connor Chan '24

Drawing major explores the anatomy of friendship in his work for the 2024 Senior Exhibition
Cheyenne Amaral pictured in the Claire T. Carney Library
Cheyenne Amaral '23: Problem-solving

Interior architecture + design major is well-equipped for a career in interior design
Bronwyn Pearson
Bronwyn Pearson '24: Music education

Junior music major and incumbent pep band president gains real-world experience studying her passion
Stephannie Marie Vallee pictures in the amphitheater.
Stephannie Marie Vallee '24: Pathway to success

Animation and game arts major with illustration and graphic design minors finds faculty support in career plan shift
Cade Hanley '24, poses at the hockey team's media shoot before the 2022-23 season.
Cade Hanley '24: Artist-Student-Athlete

Montana native, art education major, and captain of the Corsair hockey team calls UMassD the perfect fit
Rousseau at UMassD
Craig Rousseau ’93: A comic book artist explores his potential at UMassD

Renowned illustrator Rousseau left UMass Dartmouth feeling more prepared than ever to face an evolving arts industry.
Grechel Rosado '20 at Waterfire Arts Center
Grechel Rosado '20 finds home away from home at UMassD

From printmaking to art program management, Rosado remains inspired by her strong UMassD roots that taught her the true meaning of community.