Kirk Massey, a Blue Man Group member for nearly 20 years, turned to UNLV when he was ready to get his bachelor’s degree in journalism.
Kirk Massey, a Blue Man Group performer, is set to graduate at UNLV’s Winter Commencement. (Becca Schwartz/UNLV)
For a half dozen shows a week, Kirk Massey dons a cap to make himself bald, adheres blue paint to his face, and takes the stage as a Blue Man Group performer to the delight of an enthusiastic audience.
Now he’s walking across a different stage, swathed in scarlet and gripping a diploma instead of a drumstick. Massey graduates today from UNLV with a 4.0 GPA and a bachelor’s degree in journalism with a concentration in visual production.
His accomplishments are sweetened by the fact he went back to school after close to a 20-year gap in his studies.
“Having life experience when I came back later made me a better student,” said 40-year-old Massey. “I was nervous (about going back). It’s not as scary as I thought.”
Learn more about Kirk’s career journey through arts and media on UNLV today: https://www.unlv.edu/news/article/returning-college-helps-entertainer-entertain-new-chapter-life?utm_source=unlvtoday&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=unlvtoday-20231219
