Mar 5, 2026 by Megan Briggs Pintel

Sarah Watson's journey to art curation and civic engagement started in the suburbs of Philadelphia where she started making documentary films about punk rock shows. From there, Sarah studied at Syracuse University for her undergrad degree and the City University of New York (CUNY) for two graduate degrees. Sarah went on to hold leadership positions in two of CUNY's colleges. Now she is eager to work with CU Denver students, get to know the arts ecosystem in Denver, and enjoy the great outdoors.

Feb 25, 2026 by Megan Briggs Pintel

This year the college will honor Molly Casey, Gareth Dunnet Alcocer, Reed Fox, Anna Frick, and Jeff Gipson at its second annual Alumni Night.

Feb 11, 2026 by Megan Briggs Pintel

Albert Chong's Illuminations & Ruminations is on display in the Emmanuel Art Gallery through March 18, 2026. The exhibition invites visitors to remember and reflect.

Jan 8, 2026 by Megan Briggs Pintel

Last year's Advanced Cinematography class created three video vignettes for the Denver Zoo and Conservation Alliance. The cohort-style of the film & television degree program sees students working on fellow students’ projects, creating a web series together in their junior year, and crafting senior projects that they screen at Cinefest, an annual red-carpet event complete with photographers, awards, and speeches.

Jan 5, 2026 by Megan Briggs Pintel

What can studying abroad do for your arts career? Not only does research indicate students who study abroad have higher rates of graduation compared to those who don't study abroad, it also indicates these students have greater prospects when job hunting.

Jan 5, 2026

(Denver Post) The CU Denver Experience Gallery "blurs the usual rules about how we consume culture by combining different artistic genres. That is especially true with the current exhibition, titled “Dressing Out Loud,” which adds another layer onto the experience with a bit of fashion."

Dec 8, 2025 by Megan Briggs Pintel

CU Denver’s Digital Design program emphasizes experiential learning, giving students hands-on opportunities to collaborate with clients, create interactive projects, and showcase their work publicly. By combining foundational design skills with real-world problem solving the program prepares graduates with versatile portfolios and the ability to adapt to evolving technologies and inclusive design challenges.

Oct 27, 2025 by Megan Briggs Pintel

Nestled within the College of Arts & Media’s (CAM) contemporary Music & Entertainment Industry Studies department, the music business degree track has students studying alongside music performance, recording arts, and singer/songwriting students, giving them ample opportunity to collaborate.

Oct 24, 2025 by Megan Briggs Pintel

“Try everything” you can while studying, advises CU Denver alum Natalie Maul Ruskaup. “Employers really value people who know where they want to be. Take risks while the stakes are low,” she says.

Oct 23, 2025

(The Sheridan Press) Pyper Tiffany, a CU Denver student, is turning her passion for music into career opportunities. Tiffany plays guitar and sings for her band, Blackberry Crush, which recently finished its first tour. While her degree ultimately focuses on audio engineering, Tiffany is keeping her options open as she finds out what the best route for her would be post graduation.