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Audience members watch a student experimental film featuring archival images from UC Irvine’s history on a large video wall during the Connecting Histories exhibition.

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Connecting Histories

June 15, 2026

In a new public video art project, UC Irvine students place themselves within the evolving story of campus

Collage of 17 headshots of student awardees above text reading Medici Circle 2026 Scholarship Awardees on a blue background

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2026 Medici Circle Scholars

June 11, 2026

UC Irvine Claire Trevor School of the Arts names 17 new Medici Circle Scholars

Teresa with two men reviewing what looks like Natalie Wood memorabilia — bronzed baby shoes, vintage magazines, cut-out doll books — in an exhibit or archive room.

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The Art of Giving Back

June 11, 2026

Arts Launch Intern Teresa Lam and her work with The Muckenthaler Center

From left, Patrick Brien, wearing a navy suit and Arts Orange County lapel pin, and Andrea Aguirre, wearing a light gray vest, stand in front of green ferns.

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Building Businesses and Dancing Communities

June 11, 2026

Arts Launch Intern Andrea Aguirre and her time at Arts Orange County

Bryan Reynolds, wearing a gray fedora and dark button-up shirt, stands in front of a red textured wall.

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Art Beyond the Edge

June 9, 2026

The new University of California Press book, written by UC Irvine Professors Bryan Reynolds and Mark LeVine, explores how art emerges from sociopolitical conflict and war across five continents

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Graduation Spotlight Series: Conducting His Dreams

June 8, 2026

Hitesh Benny ’26, bachelor’s of arts in music and business administration

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David Golbeck named 2026 Alumni Mace Marshal for Claire Trevor School of the Arts

June 3, 2026

A lifelong artist and storyteller, David Golbeck built a career that bridges theater, themed entertainment and community performance. His journey reflects the many ways an arts education can continue to shape a life and career.