Alumni in the News

Michael Austin (M.M., Theory, 2007) appointed Senior Lecturer in Music & Sound at Edge Hill University in Ormskirk, England

July 24, 2023

Christopher Guzman (D.M.A., Piano, 2011) has been appointed Professor of Piano at Northwestern University's Bienen School of Music

July 18, 2023 | Northwestern

Christopher Guzman D.M.A., Piano, 2011 has been appointed Professor of Piano at Northwestern Universitys Bienen School of Music

"Toros", written by Danny Tejera (M.F.A., Playwriting, 2020) and first performed at UTNT in 2020, will get its Off-Broadway premiere at 2st Uptown this summer

June 30, 2023 | Second Stage

Directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch and featuring Tony Award Winner Frank Wood, Juan Castano, b, and Abubakr Al.

Toros, written by Danny Tejera M.F.A., Playwriting, 2020 and first performed at UTNT in 2020, will get its Off-Broadway premiere at 2st Uptown this summer

Anna Teiche (M.F.A., Studio Art, 2022) one of 2023 Arch and Anne Giles Kimbrough Fund Award recipients

June 8, 2023 | Glasstire

Anna Teiche M.F.A., Studio Art, 2022 one of 2023 Arch and Anne Giles Kimbrough Fund Award recipients

"Sweet Pass Sculpture Park," directed by Tamara Johnson (B.F.A., Studio Art, 2007) and Trey Burns, approved for a Grants for Arts Projects award from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)

June 8, 2023

The award will support their alternative education program, Sculpture School.

Sweet Pass’ project is among 1,130 projects across the country, totaling more than $31 million, that were selected during this second round of Grants for Arts Projects fiscal year 2023 funding. 

Sweet Pass Sculpture Park, directed by Tamara Johnson B.F.A., Studio Art, 2007 and Trey Burns, approved for a Grants for Arts Projects award from the National Endowment for the Arts NEA

Jacob Schnitzer (B.M., Music and Human Learning/Music Education, 2016) named a recipient of The Solti Foundation U.S. 2023 Career Assistance Award

June 8, 2023 | Solti Foundation

This award was given to Schnitzer in recognition and support of his work as Artistic Director of Density512 (Austin, TX) and Assistant Conductor of The Missouri Symphony. The award is granted to career-ready conductors in the early stages of their development, thereby helping to continue the art form.

Jacob Schnitzer B.M., Music and Human LearningMusic Education, 2016 named a recipient of The Solti Foundation U.S. 2023 Career Assistance Award

Chantal Wnuk's (B.F.A., Studio Art, 2012) solo exhibition "Walking and Falling at the Same Time" shows at Ortega y Gasset Projects in Brooklyn, NY

June 7, 2023 | OYG Projects

Chantal Wnuks B.F.A., Studio Art, 2012 solo exhibition Walking and Falling at the Same Time shows at Ortega y Gasset Projects in Brooklyn, NY

Dr. Christopher Diaz (B.M., M.M., Music and Human Learning/Music Education, 2012) receives patent for his work on spatial audio for VR purposes.

June 7, 2023

Amanda Salazar (M.F.A., Acting, 2013) working with Great River Shakespeare Festival as Director of Inclusion and Belonging and Mental Health Coordinator for their 20th Anniversary summer season

May 31, 2023 | Great River Shakespeare Festival

Amanda Salazar M.F.A., Acting, 2013 working with Great River Shakespeare Festival as Director of Inclusion and Belonging and Mental Health Coordinator for their 20th Anniversary summer season

Hyeyoung Song (D.M.A, Piano, 2006) inducted into the Steinway & Sons Teacher Hall of Fame

May 31, 2023 | Weatherford College

The honor recognizes piano teachers for their commitment and passion for piano education. Song is invited to attend an early October induction ceremony at the historic New York Steinway factory and her name is displayed on a commemorative display wall inside the Steinway Factory.

Hyeyoung Song D.M.A, Piano, 2006 inducted into the Steinway & Sons Teacher Hall of Fame