Fall 2025 Magazine
Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts
Welcome to the Fall 2025 issue of the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts Magazine. This edition highlights creativity, leadership, legacy and the people shaping the future of the arts at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
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COVER STORY
Light, creativity abound in new music building
The Glenn Korff School of Music has a new home this fall at 10th and Q streets. The $81 million, 103,000-square-feet, state-of-the-art facility opened in May, began holding classes this fall and will keep the historic Westbrook Music Building name.
It replaces the former Westbrook Music Building at 11th and R streets, which opened in 1967.
“It’s an incredible mix of positive emotions,” said Glenn Korff School of Music Director Felix Olschofka. “On one hand, there’s deep satisfaction in seeing this long and complex journey come to life. So many people—faculty, staff, students, architects, construction crews and campus leadership—invested time, energy and vision into this project. Walking through the finished space now, hearing music in the halls and seeing students settle into their new creative home is deeply moving.”
FEATURES
Art history alum champions Nebraska artists as curator at MONA
Art History alumna Karissa Johnson’s curatorial vision brings focus to Nebraska artists at Museum of Nebraska Art.
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Music business education pioneer Donald Gorder returns for Alumni Masters Week
Music alumnus reflects on his founding of the music business program at Berklee College of Music.
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Ted Hunter: Conservator of Arms
Art history alum Hunter preserves arms and armor at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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Viglucci leads through music
Music alum Viglucci serves as Commander of the U.S. Army School of Music.
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Hensley succeeds so hard
Theatre alum Hensley creates #IMOMSOHARD to inspire women through humor.
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Pete Pinnell continues his influence in ceramics in retirement
Pinnell’s impact on ceramics continues to shape the field long after his retirement.
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Ace of bass: Hans Sturm retires from Korff School
Renowned bassist Sturm retires after 14 years of mentoring students and elevating musical excellence in the Glenn Korff School of Music.
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