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At the 2025 College of Arts and Humanities Convocation, we proudly recognized Samuel
Carrasco as the Outstanding Bachelor鈥檚 Student in Music.
Samuel鈥檚 dedication, artistry, and academic excellence have set a high bar in our
Music Department. Whether performing, collaborating, or leading by example, Samuel
has shown what it truly means to be a well-rounded musician and scholar.
We are incredibly proud of his achievements and can鈥檛 wait to see the impact he鈥檒l
make in the world through music.
At the 2025 College of Arts and Humanities Convocation, we proudly recognized Biviana
Ruiz Lopez as the Outstanding Master鈥檚 Student in Spanish.
Biviana鈥檚 academic excellence, leadership, and deep commitment to language and culture have left a meaningful mark on our Spanish program and the broader campus community.
We are proud to celebrate Biviana鈥檚 accomplishments and look forward to all she will continue to achieve in the field of language and education.
Biviana鈥檚 academic excellence, leadership, and deep commitment to language and culture have left a meaningful mark on our Spanish program and the broader campus community.
We are proud to celebrate Biviana鈥檚 accomplishments and look forward to all she will continue to achieve in the field of language and education.
鈥淭丑别 George鈥� award recipient is announced: Congratulations, Bianca Loera of the 糖心Vlog视频 2025 graduating class!
The following is a statement provided by guest adjudicator, Sophie Friedman-Pappas:
The following is a statement provided by guest adjudicator, Sophie Friedman-Pappas:
"I am pleased to select Bianca Loera as the recipient of 2025 George Award. Loera鈥檚 work displayed a thoroughness from its construction to execution 鈥� each square inch of Brush It Out was meticulously considered (including sections less visible to the viewer) and that consideration extended to the work鈥檚 installation in the exhibition space."
Bianca Loera - Brush It Out - 2024
(Toy assemblage, yarn, buttons, beads, ribbons, pom poms, acrylic on wood
Dimensions variable)
Phil Chang, an assistant Art Professor, has been awared the prestigious Guggenheim
Fellowship. Read more about it below:
"(New York, NY--April 15, 2025) -- The Board of Trustees of the John Simon Guggenheim
Memorial Foundation announced today their appointment of the 100th class of Guggenheim
Fellows, including 198 distinguished individuals working across 53 disciplines. Chosen
through a rigorous application and peer review process from a pool of nearly 3,500
applicants, the Class of 2025 Guggenheim Fellows was tapped based on both prior career
achievement and exceptional promise. As established in 1925 by founder Senator Simon
Guggenheim, each Fellow receives a monetary stipend to pursue independent work at
the highest level under 鈥渢he freest possible conditions.
The 100th class of Fellows is part of the Guggenheim Foundation鈥檚 yearlong celebration marking a century of transformative impact on American intellectual and cultural life. In addition to appointing its newest class, the Foundation also launches a refreshed brand identity and website this month and will present a special exhibit later this year in collaboration with The New York Historical, highlighting rarely-seen treasures from its vast archive."
The 100th class of Fellows is part of the Guggenheim Foundation鈥檚 yearlong celebration marking a century of transformative impact on American intellectual and cultural life. In addition to appointing its newest class, the Foundation also launches a refreshed brand identity and website this month and will present a special exhibit later this year in collaboration with The New York Historical, highlighting rarely-seen treasures from its vast archive."
