Jian Tao And Team Create Digital Twin Of Disaster City

Tao's team was awarded $1.2 million from the National Institute of Standards and Technology to build a digital twin to help first responders train for disaster events.

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New AI In The Arts Minor To Debut This Fall

The College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts will explore artificial intelligence’s usage and impact on artistic practices.

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Summer Happening Brings Artists To Discuss Dimensions Of Grief

An open dialogue about grief was the focus of an artistic workshop in May.

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Rebecca Pugh’s ‘Fences And Fields’ Art Exhibition Opens June 29 In Austin

Texas landscape paintings by Rebecca Pugh will be featured in a solo exhibition at the Julia C. Butridge Gallery in the Dougherty Arts Center in Austin from June 29 through Aug. 9.

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Dean’s Honor Roll And Distinguished Students For Spring 2025 Semester

Congratulations to the following students in the College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts for their academic achievements during the Spring 2025 semester.

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Texas A&M University Is Top Animation School In State, No. 2 In Public Animation Schools Nationally

Texas A&M University is again ranked the No. 1 animation school in Texas and No. 2 among public schools in the nation, according to new rankings by Animation Career Review.

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Visualization Students Exploring Virtual Production With Captiv Studios During Summer Industry Course

The Summer Industry Course is in full swing for Visualization students. Over the course of 10 weeks, nine undergraduate and three graduate students will explore virtual production with industry partner Captiv Studios from Houston.

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Visualization Students Earn Honors And Scholarships at Annual Viz-a-GoGo Showcase

Visualization students were awarded “Vizzies” for their creative works and research showcased during the 32nd annual Viz-a-GoGo award ceremony on May 2 at the Rudder Tower Complex.

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Watch Now: Faculty Artwork On Display At Biennial Exhibition At Stark Galleries

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Graduation Spotlight: A.J. Villarreal, Performance Studies

A.J. Villarreal said he found a deeper understanding of the performing arts following his first semester at Texas A&M. The Laredo native received his associate’s degree in theatre from Laredo Community College before he began his undergraduate degree in Performance Studies. Villarreal is now set to graduate Saturday with a Master of Arts in Performance Studies.