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CCPA alum Kelly Lavin (B.A. '10) is the Director of PR for Marriott Bonvoy.

Alumni Spotlight: Kelly Lavin

April 22, 2024

Alumni Corporate Communication and Public Affairs CCPA alum Kelly Lavin (B.A. '10) studied many facets of communications during her time in the program, but ultimately narrowed down her professional focus to excel in one area: public relations.
Black and white photo of music alum Adam Salas who is a professor of piano.

Alumni Spotlight: Adam Salas

April 15, 2024

Alumni Music Music alum Adam Salas (M.M. '18) shares his passion for piano with students of his own now as both a private piano studio owner and professor of piano at SMU and TWU.
Advertising alum and entrepreneur Gina Farmer (B.A. '01) has launched businesses in the beauty, culinary, and stationery industries.

Alumni Spotlight: Gina Farmer

April 08, 2024

Alumni Advertising Advertising alum Gina Farmer (B.A. '01) used the knowledge gained through her Meadows experience to catapult herself into the world of entrepreneurship in a variety of industries.
Dance alum Jamal Story (B.F.A. '99) is a dancer, choreographer, author and advocate.

Alumni Spotlight: Jamal Story

April 01, 2024

Alumni Dance Journalism Dance and journalism alum Jamal Story (B.F.A., B.A. ’99) is a successful dancer and choreographer with concert tours and Broadway shows under his belt, as well as two published novels.
Creative Computation and computer science alum Emely Villeda-Principe (B.A. '17) combined her love for the arts with engineering through her degrees.

Alumni Spotlight: Emely Villeda-Principe

March 25, 2024

Alumni Creative Computation Creative Computation alum Emely Villeda-Principe (B.A. '17) fostered her love for the arts with her pursuit of engineering during her time at Meadows.
Arts Management and Entrepreneurship alum Charles Beavers (M.M.I.A.M. '17) utilizes his skillset as the Major Gifts Officer for Texas Ballet Theater.

Alumni Spotlight: Charles Beavers

March 18, 2024

Alumni Arts Management and Arts Entrepreneurship Arts Management & Arts Entrepreneurship alum Charles Beavers (M.M.I.A.M. '17) combines his love for theater with his arts management knowledge to serve as the Major Gifts Officer of Texas Ballet Theater.
Journalism alum Saniha Aziz works as a Communications Advisor for the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.

Alumni Spotlight: Saniha Aziz

March 04, 2024

Alumni Journalism Journalism alum Saniha Aziz (B.A. '19) shares how the hands-on, experiential learning in her program gave her the tools to succeed in the professional world.
Theatre alum Lee Helms breathes new life into the art of opera as the Director of Innovation Programs at the San Francisco Opera.

Alumni Spotlight: Lee Helms

February 26, 2024

Alumni Theatre Theatre alum Lee Helms (B.F.A. ’08) leverages his understanding of the performing arts industry and business savvy to breathe new life into the opera-going experience.
CCPA alum Nicole Kiser (B.A. ’20) works as a Managing Editorial Assistant at Penguin Random House.

Alumni Spotlight: Nicole Kiser

February 19, 2024

Alumni Corporate Communication and Public Affairs CCPA alum Nicole Kiser (B.A. ’20) opens up about achieving her dream of working in publishing and her role as the Managing Editorial Assistant at Penguin Random House.
MA/MBA alum James Ryan Jillson (B.A. ’13, M.A. ’15) is currently utilizing his degrees as the Director of Analytics at the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.

Alumni Spotlight: James Ryan Jillson

February 12, 2024

Alumni Arts Management and Arts Entrepreneurship Music Music and arts management alum James Ryan Jillson (B.A. ’13, M.A. ’15) leverages his knowledge of music with his MA/MBA degree skills as the Director of Analytics at the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.
MADI alum Tania Glick' 19 is utilizing her degree as Senior Innovation Designer at Southwest Airlines.

Alumni Spotlight: Tania Glick

February 05, 2024

Alumni MADI alum Tania Glick (M.A. '19) shares how the skills she learned in the program fit into her role on the Innovation Team at Southwest Airlines.
Advertising alum Jordan Chlapecka (B.A. '11) is the Creative Director at Momentum Worldwide.

Alumni Spotlight: Jordan Chlapecka

January 29, 2024

Alumni Advertising Advertising alum Jordan Chlapecka (B.A. '11) shares how Meadows' creative community influenced both his career decisions and artistic trajectory.
Art history alum Elise Huff (B.A. '20) worked in commercial galleries before founding her own art advisory, Next Up Collectors, focusing on young artists.

Alumni Spotlight: Elise Huff

January 22, 2024

Alumni Art History Art history alum Elise Huff (B.A. '20) explains how an elective art history class at Meadows ignited her passion for the arts and changed the trajectory of her career.
Alum Ross Rayburn (B.A. '93) is the Lead Instructor for Yoga and Meditation at Peloton.

Alumni Spotlight: Ross Rayburn

January 16, 2024

Alumni Journalism Journalism alum Ross Rayburn (B.A. '93) shares how Meadows impacted his career path as both an author and fitness instructor of yoga and meditation.
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What is Creative Coding?

January 05, 2024

Campus Creative Technology Discover the world of creative coding, where programming meets art to craft visually stunning and seamless digital interactions.
A Meadows alum helps mentor a current student.

Meadows 2050 Council Advises School and Current Students on Strategy to Foster Success

December 18, 2023

Alumni Advertising Art Art History Arts Management and Arts Entrepreneurship Corporate Communication and Public Affairs Creative Computation Creative Technology Dance Film & Media Arts Journalism Music Theatre The alumni advisory group strengthens the Meadows community through mentoring, career guidance and strategic planning for the future of the school and its students.
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SMU's MMIAM Program Cultivates a Sense of Community

December 13, 2023

Students Arts Management and Arts Entrepreneurship The master’s degree program in International Arts Management allows students from across the globe to learn from one another and engage with communities both locally and abroad.
Dance alum Katie Hopsicker works on Saturday Night Live's talent team where she handles the care of the cast members, hosts and guests.

Alumni Spotlight: Katie Hopsicker

December 04, 2023

Alumni Dance Dance alum Katie Hopsicker (B.F.A. '21) shares how the skills she learned in the Meadows dance program helps behind the scenes of her job on the talent team at Saturday Night Live.
Journalism and film alum Alan Rose (B.A. '10) poses in the WFAA television station where he worked as an executive producer.

Alumni Spotlight: Alan Rose

November 27, 2023

Alumni Film & Media Arts Journalism Film & Media Arts and Journalism alum Alan Rose (B.A. ’10) explains how his combined passions for television, news and community service transformed his career path.
Art and art history alum Adrienne Lichliter (B.A. '09, '10) spearheads communications and international projects for the Nasher Sculpture Center.

Alumni Spotlight: Adrienne Lichliter

November 20, 2023

Alumni Art Art History Art and art history alum Adrienne Lichliter (B.A. '09, '10) reveals how she carved out a unique role at the Nasher Sculpture Center that blends her arts industry knowledge and communications.
Theatre alum Mychael G. Chinn is the Director of Original Movies and Limited Series for MTV Entertainment Studios.

Alumni Spotlight: Mychael G. Chinn

November 13, 2023

Alumni Theatre Theatre alum Mychael G. Chinn (B.F.A. ’07) shares how the skills he learned at Meadows took him from the stages of New York City into the world of film and television.
CCPA alum Whitney Brandon Faulkner (B.A. '03) carved out a unique career for herself with the Dallas Cowboys Football Club.

Alumni Spotlight: Whitney Brandon Faulkner

November 06, 2023

Alumni Corporate Communication and Public Affairs CCPA alum Whitney Brandon Faulkner (B.A. '03) shares how she leveraged her degree to carve out a unique career for herself with the Dallas Cowboys Football Club.
Alum Garrett Haake (B.A. '07) is an NBC news correspondent in Washington, D.C.

Alumni Spotlight: Garrett Haake

October 30, 2023

Alumni Journalism Journalism alum Garrett Haake (B.A. ’07) reflects on how his Meadows experience gave him the skills and confidence to secure his career as an NBC news correspondent.
Alum Imelda Tecson (M.M. '09) is a professional violist and violinist.

Alumni Spotlight: Imelda Tecson

October 23, 2023

Alumni Music Music alum Imelda Tecson (M.M. '09), who was recently a violinist in the national tour of the hit musical "Hamilton," shares how Meadows helped her create a career to be proud of.
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What is Creative Technology?

October 19, 2023

Campus Creative Computation Creative Technology Explore the intersection of innovation and imagination through creative technology. From 3D visualization to brain-computer interfaces, creative tech is a catalyst for change in a tech-saturated world.
Art alum TyRuben Ellingson (M.F.A. '88) discusses his creative journey as a special effects artist and conceptual designer.

Alumni Spotlight: TyRuben Ellingson

October 16, 2023

Alumni Art Art alum TyRuben Ellingson (M.F.A. '88) discusses how he blended his interest in film and his artistic skillset in his creative journey as a special effects artist and conceptual designer.
Meadows theatre alum Caitlin Rain (M.F.A. '12) is an artist and costume designer in New York City.

Alumni Spotlight: Caitlin Rain

October 09, 2023

Alumni Theatre Theatre alum Caitlin Rain (M.F.A. ’12) shares how Meadows' costume design program helped her build the foundational skills she needed for a career in the performing arts world.
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Meadows Holds Showstopping Amount of Multi-Major Students

October 06, 2023

Students Advertising Art Art History Arts Management and Arts Entrepreneurship Corporate Communication and Public Affairs Creative Computation Dance Film & Media Arts Journalism Music Theatre With over 45 majors represented by students in the Meadows School of the Arts this academic year, it is one of SMU’s most educationally diverse schools.
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Student Spotlight: Maria Murad

October 04, 2023

Students Corporate Communication and Public Affairs Sophomore Maria Murad (Corporate/Business Communications and French Language/Literature) detailed her summer internship at EY Jordan, and her plans for the SMU French club.
Alum Thane Economou (B.A. '10) is a screenwriter and director in Los Angeles, CA.

Alumni Spotlight: Thane Economou

October 02, 2023

Alumni Film & Media Arts Cinema-Television program alum Thane Economou (B.A. ’10) explains how his experience in the Division of Film & Media Studies impacted his career as a screenwriter and director in Los Angeles, CA.
Sixth year Ph.D. student Arvin Maghsoudlou examines a piece of work for his art history program.

Fall 2023: Grad Students to Watch

September 29, 2023

Students Advertising Art History Music Read about four accomplished graduate students currently enrolled in Meadows programs who are doing great things in school and beyond.
Alum Willow Blythe-Carroll was recently named a 2023 “Native American 40 Under 40” by the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development.

Alumni Spotlight: Willow Blythe-Carroll

September 25, 2023

Alumni Journalism Journalism alum Willow Blythe-Carroll (B.A., '13) learned to think creatively and explore bold ways of communication during her time at Meadows, which led to her establishing her company, Weaving Wisdom.
Alum David Daniels plays instruments to compose original works.

Alumni Spotlight: David Daniels

September 18, 2023

Alumni Music Music alum David Daniels (B.M. ’01) shares how Meadows' helped him find his unique voice and make a mark in the world of music composition.