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COFA member Gay Gaddis graces the cover of Texas CEO Magazine this quarter sharing her inspiring story as a successful business founder, author and artist

March 15, 2022 | Gay Gaddis

Gaddis (B.F.A., Studio Art, 1977), founder of legendary Austin-based ad agency T3, means business in everything she does—whether she’s founding and leading companies, writing books, or selling out New York City art galleries. Texas CEO Magazine shares her entrepreneurial life so far, with plenty of insights for fellow Texas leaders.

COFA member Gay Gaddis graces the cover of Texas CEO Magazine this quarter sharing her inspiring story as a successful business founder, author and artist

North Texas Performing Arts announces Plano Children’s Theatre founder Sara Egelston Akers to retire

March 15, 2022 | North Texas Performing Arts

Akers (M.F.A., Drama, 1983) founded Plano Children’s Theatre over three decades ago and upon that foundation NTPA has become the largest youth theatre in the country. Akers served as PCT’s Executive Director and oversaw its theatre operations since 1991. In 2015, Akers stepped down from theatre management responsibilities and took on the role of overseeing NTPA’s fundraising, community outreach and diversity efforts and today serves as NTPA’s Vice President of Community Outreach.

North Texas Performing Arts announces Plano Childrens Theatre founder Sara Egelston Akers to retire

Pamela Ribon's (B.F.A., Drama Production, 1997) animated show will have its world premier at SXSW

March 3, 2022 | SXSW

Ribon was also the commencement speaker for the 2019 College of Fine Arts graduating class.

Pamela Ribons B.F.A., Drama Production, 1997 animated show will have its world premier at SXSW