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USF Alum Richard King’s Sonic Mastery Strikes Gold – Again

Five Academy Awards. Three BAFTAs. A legacy that runs through the very fabric of modern cinema. Richard King’s name isn’t just etched into Hollywood history – it pulses through every frame of the films he touches. This year, the University of South Florida alum took home his fifth Oscar for Best Sound Editing on Dune: Part Two, cementing his place among the most decorated sound designers of all time.

March 6, 2025Art & Art History, Students & Alumni

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Big Opportunities, Bigger Connections: Inside the College of Design, Art & Performance’s Career Expo

Opportunities, connections, and a fresh new headshot—The College of Design, Art & Performance at USF pulled out all the stops at this year’s Career & Internship Expo. Held on Friday, February 21, at the Marshall Student Center, the event brought together students and top industry leaders for an afternoon of networking, career insights, and professional growth.

March 4, 2025Community Outreach

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USF Professor Ya-Hui Cheng Honored for Groundbreaking Research in Music

Music isn’t just something we listen to -- it is a living record of cultural evolution. Dr. Ya-Hui Cheng, Associate Professor of Music Theory at the College of Design, Art & Performance’s School of Music at the University of South Florida, has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to the field.

February 14, 2025Faculty, Music, Research

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