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Live performance is like a hug. And not just any old hug—according to Brett Olson, an acting professor at Stephens College—but a long-awaited hug someone might give a loved one after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine.

John Bucchino, a renowned composer/lyricist, will teach a virtual master class for Stephens College performing arts students.

Geoffrey Wade and Amelia White, widely accomplished film, stage and television actors, will offer a Q+A at the Stephens College Conservatory for the Performing Arts on Thursday, Sept. 2.

After conducting national searches, Stephens College has hired Derrell Carter as vice president for strategic marketing and Dr. Steve Pankey as vice president for enrollment management.

Scott Taylor will join Stephens College this fall as an assistant professor and chair of the Business Administration program.

HyperX, the gaming peripherals team at HP Inc., is now the Official Gaming Peripheral Partner of Stephens College Esports. As sponsor, HyperX will provide the team with professional-grade gaming gear including headsets, keyboards, mice, microphones and more. HyperX also will equip the team for console expansion, allowing players to use their controllers for longer playtime.

Andre Bell has joined Stephens College as head basketball coach. He spent the last two seasons as an assistant coach at Tennessee Tech University, a NCAA Division I team.

The collaborative goal of Stephens College and Boone Nursing is to immerse student nurses in the hospital setting from the beginning of their program.

Jamey Grisham will join Stephens College this fall as an assistant professor of musical theatre. A multidisciplinary storyteller, Grisham’s body of work spans six continents, 80 countries, and more than 100 productions and venues worldwide.

Dr. Bethanie Irons will join Stephens College this fall as assistant professor and program chair of Communication Design.