1. Art prescriptions to aid student mental health

    For many college students, navigating academic demands, social changes, and the transition to adulthood can take a toll on emotional well-being. At the University of Arizona, a new initiative led by Arizona Arts aims to support student mental health in a creative way — by tapping into the healing power of the arts. Research shows that […]

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  2. Dean Schulz to deliver CFA keynote address

    The University of Arizona College of Fine Arts is pleased to announce that Dean Andy Schulz, vice president for the arts, will serve as the keynote speaker for this year’s graduation ceremony. Schulz, who joined the university in 2018 and became its inaugural vice president for the arts in 2019, recently announced that he will […]

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  3. Dylan Cook is the Outstanding Senior for CFA, School of Music

    Dylan Cook has been selected as the “Outstanding Senior” by the University of Arizona College of Fine Arts and the School of Music for the 2025 spring semester. Here’s a summary of Professor Brian A. Luce’s nomination letter: Dylan Cook, the 2024–2025 Presser Scholar, is a double major in Music Performance and Music Education whose […]

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  4. Nikki Martin selected as Outstanding Senior for the School of Dance

    Nikki Martin has been selected as the “Outstanding Senior” by the University of Arizona School of Dance for the 2025 spring semester. Here’s a summary of Assistant Professor Sarah Lisette Chiesa’s nomination letter: Nikki stands out as a strong leader in the program, who consistently expresses her passion for dance, choreography, and performance full out […]

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  5. Kevan Sullivan named Outstanding Graduate for CFA, School of Dance

    Kevan Sullivan has been selected as the “Outstanding Graduate” by the University of Arizona College of Fine Arts and the School of Dance for the 2025 spring semester. Here’s a summary of Associate Professor Tammy Dyke Compton’s nomination letter: Kevan exemplifies excellence as a performer, choreographer, educator, and researcher, with exceptional contributions to the School […]

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  6. Gloria Orozco Dorado: Outstanding Graduate for School of Music

    Gloria Orozco Dorado has been selected as the “Outstanding Graduate” by the University of Arizona School of Music for the 2025 spring semester. Here’s a summary of Associate Professor Jackie Glazier’s nomination letter: Gloria’s achievements in clarinet performance and research are extraordinary. Her project, Ritmos de mi Tierra (“Rhythms of My Land”), won the International Clarinet Association’s […]

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  7. Julia Franco selected as TFTV’s Outstanding Senior

    Julia Franco has been selected as the “Outstanding Senior” by the University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television for the 2025 spring semester. Here’s a summary of Assistant Professor Orquidea Morales’ nomination letter: Julia will graduate this May with a BA in Film and Television, a minor in Studio Art, and a 4.00 […]

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  8. Ricardo Chavez named Outstanding Graduate for School of Art

    Ricardo Chavez has been selected as the “Outstanding Graduate” by the University of Arizona School of Art for the 2025 spring semester. Here’s a summary of Professor Irene Bald Romano’s nomination letter: Ricardo Chavez is a gifted art historian and one of the most outstanding graduate students in the Art History program. His research is […]

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  9. Aracely Rodriguez named Outstanding Senior for School of Art

    Aracely Rodriguez has been selected as the “Outstanding Senior” by the University of Arizona School of Art for the 2025 spring semester. Here’s a summary of Professor Irene Bald Romano’s nomination letter: Aracely is an exceptional student—the only undergraduate in a graduate-level IDA course—engaged, serious, creative, and always contributing in thoughtful and profound ways. A […]

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  10. Frances Gateward to lead School of Theatre, Film & Television

    Dr. Frances Gateward has been appointed as the next director of the University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television. She will begin her appointment this summer. Gateward currently serves as professor and chair of the Department of Communication, Culture, and Media Studies at Howard University. Previously, she was professor of cinema and television arts at California […]

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