Usdan Blog
Inspiring U | Jul 2, 2026
The a cappella group Black to Gold opened our summer season with a Festival celebrating the possibilities of individual and collective VOICES. In their rendition of a song from the Broadway musical "Hamilton," they sang the lyrics, "Look around, look around / at how lucky we are to be alive...
Inspiring U | Jun 26, 2026
Monday begins my 12th summer season as Usdan’s Executive Director. By now, I have come to anticipate this flood of joy and creativity that students bring to campus each summer, always affirming the third line of our mission: “When we welcome the diverse group of passionate young artists here...
News | Jun 26, 2026
Our Alum Spotlights highlight former Usdan students who have gone on to have exciting careers in the arts and beyond. Written to inspire our current and future students, the spotlights show how you can lose yourself for summer and find...
Inspiring U | Jun 4, 2026
Now that our Spring Scholarship Drive is underway, Usdan educators , Usdan parents , and Usdan alumni have shared why they believe every student should have access to a summer at Usdan. One alum wrote:
“Usdan isn’t just a place — it’s a culture, a state of mind, and a way of life. It’s...
News | May 29, 2026
How Losing Myself for a Summer Helped Me Find Myself for a Lifetime
By Former Art faculty member Dr. Heather Heckel
News | May 8, 2026
May 7, 2026 — In Wheatley Heights, Usdan builds new initiative to support future artists
By Adina Genn