Philip Wagner’s story begins in Northeast Ohio, but the arc of his career has always bent toward ÂÌñÉç. A first-generation and four‑time college graduate, BA ’88, MEd ’90, Ed.S. ’92, and Ph.D. ’06, Wagner embodies the university’s century‑long commitment to preparing exceptional educators. Now, as he assumes the role of Ohio’s State Superintendent of Public Instruction in August 2026, he steps into one of the most consequential positions in the state’s educational landscape, overseeing educators in more than 600 school districts and shaping the future of learning for millions o...
Student Opportunities
- Active Guest Artist programs and opportunities for student/professional interaction.
- Connect with a network of regionally and nationally respected alumni.
- Dedicated faculty and staff who are trained and working professional dancers, choreographers, actors, designers and technicians.
On the Stage
- Four theatres and more than 70,000 sq.
Degree Programs
- Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Studies
- Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in Design, Technology, and Production and Musical Theatre
- Master of Fine Arts degree in Design, Technology, and Production
Nearly 1,000 Undergraduate Researchers
Students conduct research year-round with faculty mentors through paid summer programs, independent studies, symposiums and creative scholarship.
