Charles “Chuck” O’Connor is the new dean of the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts. He came to UNL in 2012 from Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne, where he was dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts. Previously, he held an administrative role at the Nevada Conservatory Theatre at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and was a UNL professor. O’Connor’s interests lie in the changing role of arts in higher education. He has led successful fundraising, program development and community partnership activities. O’Connor holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Southern California and a bachelor’s degree from California State University, Northridge.

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