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Cause and Celebration: University of the Arts' 140th Anniversary Gala

The University of the Arts held its 140th Anniversary Gala on Oct. 16, kicking off a yearlong celebration. More than 450 supporters were in attendance at the Hyatt at the Bellevue, including Grammy and Tony Award-winner and East Oak Lane native Leslie Odom Jr. Guests enjoyed cocktails, dinner, and a performance by Odom at the black-tie event. The University of the Arts, established in 1876, is dedicated to educating students in the visual and performing arts and design.

Brian Effron and his wife, Sherry ; David Yager, president of the University of the Arts; Broadway star Leslie Odom Jr.; and Jeff Hammond at the University of the Arts 140th Anniversary Gala at the Hyatt at the Bellevue.
Brian Effron and his wife, Sherry ; David Yager, president of the University of the Arts; Broadway star Leslie Odom Jr.; and Jeff Hammond at the University of the Arts 140th Anniversary Gala at the Hyatt at the Bellevue.Read more
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The University of the Arts held its 140th Anniversary Gala on Oct. 16, kicking off a yearlong celebration. More than 450 supporters were in attendance at the Hyatt at the Bellevue, including Grammy and Tony Award-winner and East Oak Lane native Leslie Odom Jr. Guests enjoyed cocktails, dinner, and a performance by Odom at the black-tie event. The University of the Arts, established in 1876, is dedicated to educating students in the visual and performing arts and design.