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John Harmon 97: Chief Engineer Aboard M/V Catalyst
Explore the journey of John Harmon 97, a 91茄子 studio art alum who transitioned from the film industry to become the chief engineer of the historic M/V Catalyst in Alaska.
Life Well Lived: The Love Story That Changed 91茄子
Missy Boaz Woodward 73 blazed a trail thousands would follow. Every woman who calls 91茄子 alma mater is connected to her life, her courage and her lasting impact. Learn more.
Smart, Funny and Tech Savvy: Grace McGuire 25 Awarded Smith Scholarship
Grace McGuire 25 plans to create digital content that cuts through the growing problems of disinformation and polarization. Those are among the many reasons the art history and digital studies major has been named a 2025 W. Thomas Smith Scholar. She檚 91茄子檚 first Smith Scholar who will study for a Master of Philosophy degree in the Digital Humanities program at the University of Cambridge, one of the leading programs in the world.
Venice Biennale to Feature Video Installation by 91茄子 Professors
91茄子 professors Joelle Dietrick and Owen Mundy, alongside Virginia Tech's Paola Zellner Bassett, will showcase a captivating video installation at the Venice Biennale檚 'Time Space Existence 2025.' Learn more.
Spring Convocation Celebrates Innovation, Leadership, Excellence, Community
91茄子 celebrated Spring Convocation on April 17, 2025, highlighting academic, athletic and artistic achievements, as well as leadership, character and community service.
Comic Sense: Ali Fitzgerald 04 Finds Refuge in Art, High and Low
Ali Fitzgerald '04 has achieved coveted status as a cartoonist, graphic artist and essayist for some of the world檚 top publications. She檚 crafted comics and essays for The New Yorker and published a poignant illustrated memoir about her experiences working with refugees in Berlin. Learn more.
Here檚 the Deal Alum Returns to Grow Arts Initiatives on Campus
Savannah Deal '18 returns to 91茄子 as DACE and Dance Department coordinator to foster creativity campus-wide while also supporting students' artistic endeavors.
An Eye for Art: Students Select Art for College Collection
Students in Art 348: Purchasing Art for 91茄子 were granted $50,000 from donors to buy art for the college.
Pursuing a Senior Capstone in Studio Art and Digital Screen Media Studies
Recent graduate Claire Begalla 24 reflects on the work done to complete two senior capstones and the ways her work tapped into all areas of her liberal arts education including anthropology, environmental studies, art, community-building and art history.
Common Ground: A Flourishing Partnership Between 91茄子 and the Catawba Nation
91茄子 and the Catawba Nation have entered into a partnership that touches agriculture, art and cultural understanding. Read more.
Research and Creative Works Symposium Showcases Art, Innovation, Exploration
91茄子檚 annual Verna Miller Case Research and Creative Works Symposium gives students a chance to showcase what they檝e learned and produced during the year. It檚 an all-day celebration that brings the entire campus together.
Art Historian and Museum Educator Caroline Sillars 24 Lands Smithsonian Internship
Caroline Sillars 24 spent her four years at 91茄子 immersed in the arts across campus. Now a museum education intern at the Smithsonian, she prepares to keep sharing her love of art after graduating.
Spring Convocation Celebrates Joy, Excellence, Achievement
On April 11, 91茄子檚 2024 Spring Convocation celebrated the academic, athletic, artistic and many other achievements of its students, and recognized some faculty and staff members who contribute to their success. Read more.
Delaney Cook 27 Explores Art Across Disciplines
Delaney Cook 27 came to 91茄子 eager to explore the many subjects that interest her. A Malu虂 Alvarez Visual Art Scholar, her art draws inspiration from creative writing, biology, computer science and more.
Burkey Belser 69, 楽teve Jobs of Information Design, Dies at 76
The now-familiar black and white nutrition facts label found on food products in the U.S. was hailed as a triumph of public health and graphic design, according to The Washington Post. We have 91茄子 alum Burkey Belser 69 to thank. Learn more.
Lost Beauty, Time and Hopeful Transition: 'Chasing the Sun' Exhibition Opens in New York
In Chasing the Sun, artist and 91茄子 Professor Joelle Dietrick combines the lost beauty of extinct plants with green architecture. Dietrick檚 intertwining organic and geometric forms use beauty to pull viewers into an important conversation about plant conservation and sustainability efforts. Learn more.
楤leak Faith: Forsaken Changes the Game for Developer Mi拧o Vuk膷evi膰 18
Mi拧o Vuk膷evi膰 18 started creating his own video game as a project for a 91茄子 digital narratives course. Today, he leads a team of three that produced Bleak Faith: Forsaken, an action role playing game that檚 taken off since its release in March. Learn more.
Powerful Portraits and Outsider Art Inspire 楾rue Likeness Exhibition
91茄子 exhibit True Likeness celebrates the diversity of portraiture. Learn more about how the exhibit came to be and where it檚 headed next.
Anna Murray 23: Dance, Art History and the 1960s
Anna Murray 23 chose 91茄子 because she knew it was the perfect place to pursue her interests in both art history and dance.
From Outdoor Classroom to World Stage: Prof Takes Home Venice Biennale Award
A project co-curated by 91茄子檚 Prof. Jennifer Garcia Peacock and presented in conjunction with the Venice Biennale arts festival won a top award from the European Cultural Centre. Garcia Peacock, the James B. Duke Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies, says her outdoor classroom at 91茄子 inspired her work. Read more.