# News & Updates This page is updated weekly with news, announcements, and important information that is shared (often via email) to students and faculty that can get lost in the shuffle of a busy semester. ## Announcements - Have a great summer! ## Important Dates & Deadlines > [!info]- Recital Request Dates > Requests for student recitals for Fall 2026 can be submitted via the online form (link below) following this schedule.  > 1. **Doctoral** students, **Artist Diploma** students, and **ensembles** may begin submitting requests Tuesday, **August 4**. > 2. **Master’s** degree students may begin submitting requests Tuesday, **August 11**. > 3. **Seniors** may begin submitting requests Tuesday, **August 18**. > 4. **Juniors** may begin submitting requests Tuesday, **August 25**.  A list of Junior Recital enrollees will be shared so you can partner with each other for combined one-hour recitals. > 5. **Faculty** may submit requests **any time** (via the same form) for faculty recitals, guest artist recitals and masterclasses, and studio recitals. > [Recital Request Form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe1M2upvXgXOggZ2ISX9jtLBZbYYaqB6BGMTbtTGziDVFMOdA/viewform?usp=sf_link)