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Billy Joel Piano dedicated

Billy Joel Piano dedicated

Alumni group permanently commemorates the star’s campus performances.


Cortland College-Community Orchestra names conductor

Cortland College-Community Orchestra names conductor

Ithaca conductor Max Buckholtz has taught music to tots through collegians.


Musical theatre students present Sondheim’s ‘Company’

Musical theatre students present Sondheim’s ‘Company’

The ground-breaking musical comedy runs Thursday through Sunday at Dowd Fine Arts Center Theatre.


“Possessing Harriet” opens Feb. 24

“Possessing Harriet” opens Feb. 24

The play recounts the true story of an escaped slave in Madison County in 1839.


SUNY Cortland alum wins $112,000 on Wheel of Fortune

SUNY Cortland alum wins $112,000 on Wheel of Fortune

Schenectady, N.Y., native Ilene Singer Knebel ’84 is the first $100,000 bonus round winner in 2022.


Orchestra plans holiday concert

Orchestra plans holiday concert

The Dec. 7 concert “It’s About Time” explores a musical approach that’s worked through the ages.


“Big Fish” opens Friday, Nov. 12

“Big Fish” opens Friday, Nov. 12

The musical will be performed in Dowd Fine Arts Center Theatre through Nov. 21.


Performing Arts Department announces 2021-22 calendar

Performing Arts Department announces 2021-22 calendar

Several musicals, plays, concerts and demonstrations are among the highlights.


“Raise Your Voice” streaming online

“Raise Your Voice” streaming online

The Performing Arts Department’s latest production has themes of racial justice and women’s empowerment.


Performing Arts presents “Raise Your Voice: A Call to Social Change”

Performing Arts presents “Raise Your Voice: A Call to Social Change”

The virtual performance, featuring music, dance, poetry and prose, launches online on Saturday, March 27.