Celebrate 50 years of MGSA at Rutgers Day, April 25
Opportunities for participation include art activities for children, a Latin social dance workshop, student music recitals, and more.
NEWS
Mason Gross to co-host public salon exploring art, democracy, and civic belonging
“Upstream Democracy: Beauty, Belonging, and Civic Repair” will take place on April 9 at the university’s Zimmerli Art Museum in partnership with the Rutgers Democracy Lab at the Eagleton Institute of Politics.
Rutgers partners with Carnegie Hall
The institutions have signed an agreement designating Rutgers as an official partner for Carnegie Hall’s Well-Being Concerts. The initiative incorporates musical performance with practices meant to support health, reflection, and social connection.
Michael Kim to serve as MGSA’s next dean
When the concert pianist, scholar, and long-time higher-ed senior administrator begins his tenure on July 1, he will become the fifth dean in the school’s 50-year history.
School receives grant to expand arts access
Funding will support community outreach efforts in the City of New Brunswick throughout 2026.
Ian Koebner named inaugural chair and endowed professor in Arts in Health
In this position, Koebner will guide the development of public programming, education, and research collaborations that explore how creative engagement supports physical, emotional, and social health.
Fall 2025: Meet our new faculty
This year we welcome to our full-time faculty new arrivals in Art & Design, Music, and Theater. Get to know the newest members of our teaching community.
Rutgers Theater ranked among “25 Best Drama Schools in the World” for 2025
“Rutgers’s location means that students are able to regularly work with industry professionals who come in as guest artists as well as access opportunities in New York,” The Hollywood Reporter says.
Ellen Bredehoft named interim dean
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Ellen Bredehoft will assume the role of Interim Dean of Mason Gross School of the Arts, effective July 1, 2025, as the university continues the search for the school’s next permanent Dean.
Best in Class: Five of Our Favorite Courses at MGSA
This spring, MGSA faculty gave us the inside scoop on the courses they’re teaching—from street style dance classes to closet-flipping DIY workshops, we’re highlighting one registration-worthy class from each department.