PSFA STORIES
PSFA Stories is a round-up of curated links, as well as articles about the SDSU College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts written by the PSFA Communications Team and student interns building their portfolios.
Two years in the making, SDSU presents developing musical “Tomorrow, the Island Dies”
Mar 23How SDSU’s Musical Theatre Initiative helped transform Ryan Scott Oliver’s evolving folk-horror musical from concept to full production
AP: Amazon Bestselling Author Dr. Chuyun Oh Publishes K-Pop Dance Education After Demand Following K-Pop Demon Hunters
Mar 13New book explores the rise of K-pop academic curricula, transforming the global phenomenon into a performing arts discipline for learners of all ages
Incarcerated VISTA Students Showcase Research at 2026 SDSU Student Symposium
Mar 13Second year of VISTA participation highlights research excellence and creative work.
What changes in SDSU’s art and design degrees mean for students
Mar 13The School of Art and Design plans new programs in integrated design, studio art, and art history
Fox 40: Amazon Bestselling Author Dr. Chuyun Oh Publishes K-Pop Dance Education After Demand Following K-Pop Demon Hunters
Mar 6New book explores the rise of K-pop academic curricula, transforming the global phenomenon into a performing arts discipline for learners of all ages
School of Communication’s Michael Rapp Honored with National Teaching Award
Mar 6The longtime communication lecturer earns the National Communication Association’s Don Yoder Distinguished Faculty Award for his lasting impact
SDSU’s Texu Kim Receives 2026 Award in Music from American Academy of Arts and Letters
Mar 3Associate Professor of Composition and Theory honored with national award recognizing distinctive artistic voice, including $10,000 recording grant and New York concert performance
Gathering Point: Carl Winston and the Discipline of Building Something That Wasn’t Supposed to Matter
Mar 2How San Diego State University became a Power Center in the Global Gathering Economy
From page to stage: All the ingredients for the Black Renaissance Theatre production of “STEW”
Feb 26BRT President Belise Andrews shares how the organization is bringing Zora Howard's Pulitzer Prize finalist to the stage this April
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SD Story: Engagingly Eclectic NWEAMO Festival 2026 Opens at San Diego State University
Feb 25The 2026 New West Evolving Arts and Music Organism (NWEAMO) Festival at SDSU’s Smith Recital Hall proved aptly eclectic.
Yamaha Honors Sonya Schumann in its Sixth Annual 40 Under 40 Music Program
Feb 25Sixth annual program celebrates teachers nationwide; Sonya Schumann cited for leadership, innovation and community impact in music education
“When She Became The Moon” explores grief and cultural heritage through the power of female friendships
Feb 23The all-female cast presents a story full of girlhood, horror, humor and cultural identity through a coming-of-age production held at SDSU
SDSU NewsCenter: Revamped home base for The Daily Aztec reflects alumnus’s enduring commitment to student journalism
Feb 20John Baldwin’s gift updates the newsroom and strengthens its future at SDSU.
Union Tribune: Local playwright Mabelle Reynoso's new play at SDSU
Feb 20Playwright/storyteller Mabelle Reynoso, who’s also a lecturer at San Diego State University’s School of Theatre, Television, and Filmbegins 2026 with her “When She Became the Moon,” opening Friday on SDSU’s Prebys Stage in the university’s Performing Arts District.
Union Tribune: 2026 NWEAMO Festival at SDSU
Feb 19The three San Diego concerts (and a festival) you shouldn’t miss this week!
Daily Aztec: Prison Arts Collective bridges the gap between incarcerated individuals and their communities
Feb 17The nonprofit organization provides carceral rehabilitation through the arts, giving these individuals a medium to express and process their emotions
Daily Aztec: The School of Theatre, Television and Film brings back the ‘80s with the Shakespeare classic, “Twelfth Night”
Feb 17TTF’s production highlights the vibrant and expressive era of discovery that was the ‘80s
The Next Step helps graduate students build workforce-ready skills
Feb 11Heather Canary, director of the SDSU School of Communication, designed the curriculum for the no-cost online career training skills available to nearly 55,000 graduate students across the Cal State University system
SDSU names Matthew Hebert director of the School of Art and Design
Feb 11With nearly two decades at SDSU, Matthew Hebert brings industry knowledge and passion to his new role as director
