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Weber State student brings musical theatre to life with heightened experience for Deaf, blind
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Weber State University musical theatre student Audree Clark is transforming accessibility in the performing arts through her research and creative vision. Inspired by her background in American Sign Language and her passion for performance, Clark is developing a musical theatre production designed specifically for Deaf and blind audiences. Combining artistry with advocacy, she brings together tactile experiences, audio description, and inclusive casting to make the stage a place where everyone can connect, experience, and belong.
WSU awards faculty for achievements in theater arts, energy efficiency
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Weber State University theatre professor and School of Performing Arts chair Jessica Greenberg brings creativity and innovation to the stage through her award-winning lighting design and student-focused leadership. With credits ranging from the Utah Shakespeare Festival to New York theaters, Greenberg combines professional expertise with a passion for mentorship, helping students build confidence, refine their craft, and earn national recognition in the performing arts.
Meet the WSU student, local artist who created 339 shorebirds from reclaimed acrylic
Weber State University fine arts student Janika Linville brings awareness to the beauty and fragility of the Great Salt Lake through her large-scale installation featuring 339 shorebird species crafted from reclaimed acrylic. Inspired by her love of birdwatching and the outdoors, Linville’s work highlights themes of connection, care, and ecological balance while reflecting the strong sense of community she’s found in WSU’s art program.
WSU Salutes honors contributions of alumni, community leaders
Dedicated Weber State University alumni and impactful community leaders will be honored at the 56th Annual WSU Salutes ceremony on Friday, Oct. 10.
MYSTIC PIZZA Delivers a Fresh Slice of 80s Fun at Weber State
Weber State Theatre in conjunction with The Pie Pizzeria cranks up the volume with Mystic Pizza, a sizzling new musical serving up love, laughter, and all your favorite hits from the ’80s. Bursting with energy, this feel-good show combines small town charm with big hair, bigger dreams, and a soundtrack you’ll want to sing along to.
Poetry at the Park to bring art and community to central Ogden
Ogden CAN and Weber State University’s Matthew S. Browning Design Lab are bringing poetry to Lester Park from noon to 3 p.m. on Oct. 11.
Weber State theatre season features mix of classics, contemporary hits
Weber State University is kicking off its 2025–26 theatre season with Mystic Pizza, a jukebox musical featuring the best sounds of the 80s and 90s.
CRIMMEL: Like writing, higher education can be a challenging but worthwhile process
Written by Dr. Hal Crimmel: Writing of any kind is challenging. It can’t be forced. Whether the end result is a song anchoring a multi-platinum album, an “A” college paper, an article, or a successful business plan, sometimes you just have to grind away and hope the right words show up at the right time.
Going behind the scenes of Studio 76
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Studio 76 is one of Weber State University’s co-curricular media companies. It was founded as a multi-cam news broadcasting organization that transitioned into short films and other related creative projects.
Private funding shields Weber State’s free Venture Course from humanities cuts
Three years ago, when Kalijah Robinson was in his early 20s and working in a warehouse, a former school counselor told him about Weber State University's Venture Course. He already had a criminal record and “started getting in trouble again,” he said. The counselor thought school would keep him focused.