NEW DIMENSIONS
THE CAMPAIGN FOR UT DALLAS
Shaping the Next Generation
The Bass School is a community of scholars, artists, and creative practitioners defined by their creativity, critical thinking, communication, and cross-cultural understanding. We cultivate skills in critical study and creative practice and foster the generation of new knowledge and new technological experiences.
The school was created to address the needs of a new generation of artists, performers and scholars. The Bass School brought together the School of Arts and Humanities and the School of Arts, Technology, and Emerging Communication, aspiring to be an eminent hub for the study and practice in the arts, humanities and design of emerging technologies. The Bass School’s academic programs are grounded in the vital questions of the humanities. Combining the arts and humanities with technology opens new paths of inquiry, creativity, and innovation. Our students learn to cultivate a deep understanding of different cultures and cultural differences — historically, geographically and artistically. Our academic programs uphold the highest standards of excellence within each discipline and encourage transdisciplinary collaboration and creative practice that bring original solutions to novel challenges. Students who study here work side by side with distinguished and award-winning faculty who rank among the most accomplished scholars and practitioners in the fields of animation and games, critical media studies, emerging media, history and philosophy, literature and languages, and visual and performing arts.
Access to our internationally renowned interdisciplinary research centers, labs, studios, galleries, and collections allow for the sharing of insights, ideas, and best practices. This rich array of opportunities broadens and enhances the student experience. Situated in the heart of the dynamic Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, the Bass School provides students with access to a dynamic art and culture scene.
“In the Bass School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology, we train students to build a better, more connected, more meaningful world. The New Dimensions campaign will make sure we have the best faculty teaching the brightest students, while creating new opportunities for research and education to make a difference for the future.”
Nils Roemer
Dean, Bass School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology
Fundraising Priorities
The Bass School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology attracts scholars whose intellectual and creative talents transcend disciplines, educating graduates ready to tackle the challenges facing our globally connected, rapidly evolving world. New Dimensions: The Campaign for UT Dallas will allow the school to recruit and retain tomorrow’s leaders while creating unparalleled opportunities for cultural education.
During the campaign, the Bass School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology is prioritizing the following critical initiatives:
Attract and support the best and brightest students.
- Create new endowments for merit- and need-based scholarships.
- Augment existing scholarships and fellowships with increased support.
- Generate programmatic funding for dynamic educational experiences.
Enhance the life-changing impact of research and teaching.
- Endow new chairs and professorships to attract and retain world-class scholars.
- Fund transformative research programs for students and faculty.
Construct the Edith and Peter O’Donnell Jr. Athenaeum.
- Revolutionize the student-artist experience by creating a 52,000-square-foot performing arts center.
- Build a 57,400-square-foot museum complex that will facilitate cross-cultural education and creative inspiration.
“The School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology enables students to pursue a meaningful life of service, creativity and diversity.”
Rica Lelina
Senior Literature Major
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Holly Hull Miori, hmiori@utdallas.edu
972-883-4119 | newdimensions.utdallas.edu