NEWS
MGSA receives largest-ever gift
The school has received the largest gift in its history—an anonymous $8.8 million gift that funds the school’s Arts in Health initiatives and endows a new faculty chair in Arts in Health.
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.
Dance alum uses movement skills in her career as a social worker
“Dance is such a great outlet for emotions, and when I notice that a client is struggling with reconnecting with their body, I will use dancing mindfulness to help them,” says Maddy Zijdel (BFA’13), assistant director of clinical support at Rutgers’ Office for Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance.
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.
Mason Gross celebrates the Class of 2025
The Class of 2025 said their goodbyes to the Banks of the Old Raritan on May 15 with a boisterous ceremony at the State Theatre New Jersey in downtown New Brunswick.
Art & Design faculty named inaugural Rutgers–NB Laureate
Sue Huang has been named the inaugural Rutgers–New Brunswick Laureate for the 2025-26 academic year, working on a cross-disciplinary project that is meant to bridge the arts and sciences.