Student & Alumni Stories
- Creative research and collaboration key for upcoming MFA Dance concertMFA dance students get the opportunity to showcase their original, experimental choreography at UpStart 2024, an evening of diverse work from eight different students. The work showcased at UpStart is rooted in thoughtful creative research and strong collaboration between UWM students, alumni, and the Milwaukee community. These important facets allow choreographers to pose a multitude of questions and themes to those who attend. We caught up with three of the student choreographers to learn more about their …
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- Recent Art & Design alum opens solo exhibition in Walker’s PointEmmanuel Guerra (MFA 2024, Art) recently opened his Featured Member Exhibition at Walker’s Point Center for the Arts. Guerra’s exhibition is described as “a culmination of our dreams, longings memories, and shared experiences.” Like all their art, this exhibition is driven by a desire to honor Guerra’s family and ancestors. The …
- UWM ranks in list of top 30 film schools by MovieMaker magazineMovieMaker magazine has named UW-Milwaukee a top destination to study film in its list of "30 Best Films Schools in U.S. and Canada in 2024." The publication made note of the Department of Film, Video, Animation & New Genres as a place where students gain a "comprehensive study in all …
- Recent vocal performance grad places second at national singing competitionRecent PSOA graduate Scotlyn Haverkorn (BFA 2024, Music: Vocal Performance) placed second in the National Association of Teachers of Singing National Student Auditions competition in Knoxville, Tennessee.
- Frank Hoeffler named Artist of the Year 2024 by ArtTour InternationalFrank Hoeffler (BA 2004, Art) was recognized as one of ArtTour International's Top 60 International Master Artists. An untitled abstract piece by Hoeffler is featured on the cover of the publication. Hoeffler's versatile style, ranging from realism to abstraction, has been showcased in numerous national and international juried shows, and …
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