at the school, in memory of his mother, a co-founder and principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre. Ewing oversaw the revitalization of the Joffrey Ballet during his tenure as general director in the 1960s. As chancellor, Ewing oversaw the school's $25 million campaign for endowment and scholarships. He also orchestrated a combination of local, state, and national support to secure the establishment of NCSA's fifth arts school, the School of Filmmaking, in 1993. Ewing took a special interest in NCSA's campus plan. Other capital projects he spearheaded included a new sculpture studio, a new fitness center, and the start of the student commons renovation.
=== 21st century ===
Wade Hobgood, Dean of the College of the Arts at California State University at Long Beach since 1993, was named chancellor in February 2000, assuming the position on July 1, 2000.
In 2004, a state audit uncovered multiple instances of financial improprieties.
John Mauceri was UNCSA's seventh chancellor. He assumed the position following …