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Happy Halloween! RISE of the Jack O'Lanterns welcomed over 40,000 visitors to Usdan's campus this October. Seen here is one of the pumpkins on display carved by lead pumpkin artist for the RISE and Usdan alum Michele Gilman. Dear Friends, Usdan’s fall foliage is on full display as we head into...

At the start of this school year three of Long Island’s biggest high school theater programs — Hauppauge High School, Calhoun High School, and South Side High School — welcomed three new teachers: Jordan Hue, James Crichton, and Russell M. Dembin, respectively. Besides all having grown up on Long...

Dear Friends, The weather may be getting chillier and the days may be getting shorter but you can't take summer out of Usdan! This month, we soaked up one last moment of summer on fall's first day September 22 with our fourth annual Re-U-nion show, where talented young artists shared performances...

Dear Friends, Week 7 was one of great collaboration and connection. From the Amphitheater to the Gaga Pit, every inch of Usdan's campus was abuzz with activity. We had numerous guests including the International Contemporary Ensemble, guest composer Lisa Schonberg, U.S. Dept of Agriculture, and...

Dear Friends, Week 6 brought new friendships, new artistic discoveries, the magical world of Dr. Seuss, a touch of tap, and a celebration of longtime Usdan students. Although the weather brought some challenges, including requiring us to close on Friday, our students and staff were not deterred from...