Michael B. Jordan's Oscar win touches off celebration at Newark's Arts High

Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards​ resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.

• Mar 17

Michael B. Jordan's alma mater in Newark goes crazy over his Oscar win

CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock went to Arts High School, where budding theater students are over the moon after their hero won the Academy Award for Actor in a Leading Role on Sunday night.

• Mar 16

Class Act: Talent at Newark Arts High School takes to the big stage

Some incredible role models have walked these halls, including Sarah Vaughan, Melba Moore and Michael B. Jordan. On top of that, the school prides itself on getting its students out in the real world the nurture their talent.

• Feb 16, 2024

'Playing Characters Like This Is Why I Do What I Do': Tim Blake Nelson On 'Watchmen' & 'Just Mercy'

The Juilliard School graduate discusses his new projects with Regina King, Michael B. Jordan, and what it was like to work with Steven Spielberg.

• Dec 11, 2019

Actor Michael B. Jordan Makes Surprise Visit To His Alma Mater In Newark

It was a school assembly that will definitely end up in the Arts High School yearbook. 

• Nov 21, 2019

Chris Rock, Michael B. Jordan Read Historic Speeches For Martin Luther King Jr. Day At Riverside Church

Hundreds of people packed into the Riverside Church Monday evening, as comedian Chris Rock, actor Michael B. Jordan and others performed historic speeches in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

• Jan 18, 2016