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Jeremy Kisling featured in an article by the Lexington Herald Leader

Aug. 9, 2021 | Lexington Herald Leader

Kisling (M.F.A., Drama and Theatre for Youth and Communities, 2001) recently took over as the producing artistic director for the Lexington Children's Theatre. In the article, he discusses transition into this leadership role over the last year, LCT's plans for the upcoming season and how they continued to present work for their young audiences during the pandemic.

Jeremy Kisling featured in an article by the Lexington Herald Leader

Alex Amsel appointed assistant conductor of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra by Robert Spano for the 2021-22 season

Aug. 9, 2021 | Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra

Amsel (B.M., Conducting, 2012) will lead the orchestra in a variety of programs including Symphonic, Chamber, Family and Education concerts. Prior to this appointment, he was selected to the Aspen Conducting Academy, where he will perform in eight concerts this summer at the Aspen Music Festival.

Alex Amsel appointed assistant conductor of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra by Robert Spano for the 2021-22 season

Lydia Street Gallery presents Steven Bernard Jones: "Zero to Sixty" reception

Aug. 6, 2021

Jones' (M.F.A, Studio Art, 1990) exhibit will be from Friday, August 6th through Thursday, September 16, 2021. The reception will be Friday, August 27th, 6-9 p.m., where Jones will be in attendance.

Lydia Street Gallery presents Steven Bernard Jones: Zero to Sixty reception

Former student Will Brittain makes an appearance in the recently released addition to the Purge franchise, "The Forever Purge."

Aug. 5, 2021 | Anthem Magazine

"Anthem" recently conducted an interview with Brittain for their "Vital Stats" series, touching on his previous film experience.

Former student Will Brittain makes an appearance in the recently released addition to the Purge franchise, The Forever Purge.

Dr. Amelia Kraehe has been appointed the inaugural Associate Vice President of Equity in the Arts for Arizona Arts at the University of Arizona

July 29, 2021

Beginning Aug. 2, Kraehe (M.A., Art Education, 2007) will partner with Arizona Arts leadership to promote transparency and coordination around the division’s equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives, leading effective strategic planning with collective goal setting.

Dr. Amelia Kraehe has been appointed the inaugural Associate Vice President of Equity in the Arts for Arizona Arts at the University of Arizona

The Bartlett Project: Glasstire interview with artist Emmy Laursen

July 27, 2021 | Glasstire

Thw Bartlett Project would require artists who could work collaboratively, would respect the existing communities and stories of the town, and could navigate their practice within the complications of the pandemic lock downs. Laursen (B.F.A., Studio Art, 2015) was that person, and as an artist, she welcomed the challenges that flexibility required.

The Bartlett Project: Glasstire interview with artist Emmy Laursen

Yvonne Boudreaux among Emmy-Nominated Design Team for "Yellowstone"

July 27, 2021 | Emmys

Art director Boudreaux (M.F.A., Theatrical Set Design, 2007) is among the design team who has earned the drama series Yellowstone an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Contemporary Program. 

Yvonne Boudreaux among Emmy-Nominated Design Team for Yellowstone

Jenn Hartmann Luck featured in FOX 7's "Tuning In" series

July 27, 2021 | Fox 7 Austin

Luck (M.F.A., Theatre, 2011) is a musical theatre composer, singer-songwriter and educator. She's the focus of this week's "Tuning In" music spotlight.

Jenn Hartmann Luck featured in FOX 7s Tuning In series

Dr. Ricardo Zuniga has been appointed to a faculty position as professor at the National University Panamá

July 27, 2021 | Univerisity of Panama

Zuniga (D.M.A., Double Bass Performance, 2015) has been appointed to a faculty position as Double Bass professor at the National University Panamá in Panamá. 

Dr. Ricardo Zuniga has been appointed to a faculty position as professor at the National University Panam

Adriana Corral to receive inaugural $50,000 U.S. Latinx Artist Fellowship

July 27, 2021 | Sightlines

Corral (M.F.A., Studio Art, 2013) was selected by a jury of six Latino curators from a mix of three mainstream art museums and three contemporary art museums founded by Latinx people for their local communities.

Adriana Corral to receive inaugural 50,000 U.S. Latinx Artist Fellowship