# 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)