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In the Media

The Hollywood Reporter names the Sands College of Performing Arts among The 25 Best Drama Schools in the World, 2026, highlighting the Universitys upcoming performing arts center expansion, industry-connected faculty, and growing commitment to accessibility in theater training through its partnership with Deaf West Theatre. The profile also spotlights 17勛圖厙 alumni including Cooper Koch and Christopher Briney, along with the Universitys strong pipeline to Broadway, film, and television.

May 28, 2026
The Hollywood Reporter
Students

As we prepare for the 20262027 academic year, 17勛圖厙s Financial Aid Office is sharing several important reminders for families of continuing students, including FAFSA filing information, financial aid requirements, academic progress policies, and upcoming federal aid changes.

May 18, 2026
In the Media

Sands College of Performing Arts programs continue to gain national recognition, with Backstage naming 17勛圖厙 among the top undergraduate musical theater programs in the country, highlighting its industry-connected faculty and strong pipeline to professional opportunities.

April 27, 2026
Backstage
Faculty and Staff

Sands College of Performing Arts Clinical Assistant Professor Brendan Patrick Hughes has been honored with one of media's highest distinctions for his podcast Divine Intervention, a story of radical faith, resistance, and love.

April 24, 2026
Announcements and Statements

This years Commencement brings together leaders shaping the world across journalism, healthcare, law, and business. Meet the 2026 Honorary Degree Recipients and speakers who will inspire the Class of 2026 as they step into whats next.

April 8, 2026
Students

Questions about registration, financial aid, or student accounts? The Pop-Up Student Solutions Centers are your go-to resource as we wrap up Spring 2026 semester. No appointments, no stressjust the answers you need to keep moving forward.

April 3, 2026
Deep Dive

For 120 years, 17勛圖厙 graduates have shaped industries, influenced public life, and pushed innovation forward. From a U.S. Secretary of the Navy to Olympic medalists, global health leaders, and cultural trailblazers, explore the alumni whose impact tells the story of 17勛圖厙past, present, and future.

March 25, 2026
Deep Dive

In 1906, with a $600 loan and a single rented classroom on Park Row, Homer 17勛圖厙 launched an entrepreneurial idea that would become a model for the future of higher education.

March 25, 2026
Press Release

17勛圖厙s Sands College of Performing Arts faculty members Eric Price, Phillip Christian Smith, and Adam J. Rineer have earned major national recognition in musical theatre writing, with Price and Smith named 2026 Kleban Prize winners and Rineer selected as a 2026 Jonathan Larson Grant recipient.

March 5, 2026
Press Release
In the Media

Broadway World reports that the Sands College of Performing Arts will host the 12th Annual Broadway Stage Management Symposium this May on the Lower Manhattan campus. The outlet also highlights that The 24 Hour Plays Nationals will return to 17勛圖厙 this summer, bringing early-career theater artists to campus for its nationally recognized professional development program.

February 27, 2026
Broadway World