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Southwestern Alumni Combine Passions for Art and Science as Professional Medical Illustrators
Jenna Foster ’12 and Lauren Muskara ’21 have embraced Southwestern’s Paideia philosophy in their professional careers, blending their skills in art and science as medical illustrators.
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Big Screen Dreams: Alumna Shines in Film Festivals from Coast to Coast
Foolhardy Love, a short film starring and associate produced by Gabriella Gonzalez Biziou ’12 has been earning rave reviews at film festivals across the country.
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From Georgetown to Greece: Recent Graduate Incorporates Art into Unique Study Abroad Experience
Thira Schlegel ’24 studied abroad in Greece over the summer, where she participated in archaeological excavations while capturing her journey through art.
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Southwestern Student Earns National Recognition for Art History Research
Natalie Davis ’26 awarded with runner-up honors in ASIANetwork’s nationwide essay contest.
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Jay Nava ’22 Performs “Realize for Real Here’s: A Hip-Hopera”
Alumnus debuts performance to complete masters of music composition program at Texas State University.
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Video: The Power of Healing Through an Internship at Art Spark Texas
Lila Milam-Kast ’25 has experienced healing through giving back to her community during an internship at Art Spark Texas.
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Navigating the Intersection of Art, History, and Preservation
An alumna’s journey from student to architectural conservator and historian.
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Meet Our World-Class Faculty: Heidi Hogden
A conversation with Associate Professor of Art Heidi Hogden.
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Michael Cooper Resurrects the Lost Works of Groundbreaking Black Composers Florence Price and Margaret Bonds
Long marginalized by racial prejudice, the accomplishments of these pioneering American masters can now be recognized and celebrated for their importance to 20th-century classical music.
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From Stage to Screen: A Student’s Journey into Filmmaking
Theater student juggles the rigors of school and a job on set.
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Southwestern alumnus nominated for 2022 Grammy Award
Jason Schayot ’97 named a semifinalist for the 2022 Music Educator Award
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Full STEAM Ahead
Paideia Scholar Lauren Muskara ’21 champions making connections between science, technology, and the fine arts.
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The Professor Chronicles: Thomas Noble Howe
Get to know the professor of art and art history as well as coordinator general of the Restoring Ancient Stabiae Project in Italy.
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A World Traveler
Fulbright Scholar Brielle Read ’20 has been traveling the world and making a difference since the tender age of 14.
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Norma Clark ’97, P’00 Earns the 2021 Martha Diaz Hurtado College-Town Award
President Laura E. Skandera Trombley presented the Southwestern alum with the honor at the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce Awards.
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COVID Creativity and Communication
Southwestern STEM students combine science, art, and community engagement in collaborative SciArt projects.
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Scholarly Perspectives on COVID-19, Part 10: A Prolonged Intermission
Professor of Music Michael Cooper reflects on the many ways that the pandemic has affected musicologists and other musicians—and the lessons we can learn about the power of art.
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Scholarly Perspectives on COVID-19, Part 9: The Solace of Art
We’ve relied on the arts to help us cope with the pandemic, but will the arts survive COVID-19? Assistant Professor of Art Ron Geibel shares his insights.
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Shaping the Future
A new painting by Norma Clark ’97, P’00, specially commissioned by Southwestern University, is now on display in the Commons.
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An Award-Winning Guitarist’s Approach to Teaching
Associate Professor of Music Steve Kostelnik shares how he helps SU students become better musicians.
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A Choir That Strikes Accord
Members of the Southwestern University Singers share why finding community in the stress-free and accessible choir is a highlight of their Southwestern experience.
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Internationally Renowned Pianist Visits with Southwestern Students
Lara Downes talks classical music, social justice, and her new NPR series AMPLIFY with a Southwestern music literature class.
