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Alumni Spotlight: Lindsay DiGiuseppe Salih

Alumni Dance Dance alum Lindsay DiGiuseppe Salih (B.F.A. ’00) transformed her Meadows training into a dynamic career as a performer, educator and founder of Contemporary Ballet Dallas.

April 20, 2026

Meadows Pianist Selected for Prestigious Gina Bachauer International Competition

Students Music From Dallas to an international stage, first-year Division of Music student Matthew Scott earns a place among the world’s most promising young artists.

April 17, 2026

Senior Spotlight: Anastasiya Shyvilka

Students Art Art History Moving from her home country of Belarus to study studio art and art history at Meadows, Anastasiya Shyvilka concludes her senior year with an impressive portfolio of internships and exhibition experiences.

April 13, 2026

Meadows on the Mic: Brad Conlin – Emmy-Nominated Video Editor

Alumni Film & Media Arts CCPA student Isabella Grover interviews Emmy-nominated video editor Brad Conlin.

April 13, 2026

Alumni Spotlight: Rob Hoegee

Alumni Film & Media Arts Film & Media Arts alum Rob Hoegee (B.F.A. '93) built a career in animation as a writer, executive producer, and showrunner, bringing collaborative storytelling to life across acclaimed series.

April 13, 2026

Professor of practice Jim Hart in glasses and a newsboy cap

Innovating Impact: Jim Hart Honored with George Ellis Award for Excellence in Innovation

Arts Management and Nonprofit Leadership Corporate Communication and Public Affairs CCPA professor Jim Hart is recognized by Social Venture Partners Dallas for his forward-thinking leadership that bridges the arts, entrepreneurship, and social impact to drive meaningful change.

April 09, 2026

Senior Spotlight: Jess Silverstein

Students Journalism Our first senior spotlight of the May 2026 graduating class is fashion media major Jess Silverstein, who will kickstart her career as an Assistant Buyer for Burlington in August.

April 06, 2026

One female ballet dancer poses between two male ballet dancers on stage in costume

Division of Dance Launches Pilot Program to Expand Arts Access for Young Audiences

Events Dance A new initiative will bring North Texas K–12 students to campus for live performance, hands-on learning and a full day of artistic exploration.

April 02, 2026

Music alum Neeki Bey poses in a black shirt against a black background.

Alumni Spotlight: Neeki Bey

Alumni Music Music alum Neeki Bey (M.M. ’07) has built a career spanning performance and production, drawing on his Meadows training to lead creative work on national stages.

March 30, 2026

Meadows on the Mic: Brianna Woods – Theatre M.F.A. and “Ragtime”

Alumni Music Theatre Meadows alumna Brianna (Bri) Woods discusses her time in the Theatre M.F.A. program and playing a lead in the upcoming production of “Ragtime.”

March 23, 2026

Alumni Spotlight: Veronica Pesantes

Alumni Art History Art history alum Veronica Pesantes (B.A. ’94) turned the critical thinking and cultural perspective she developed at Meadows into a global career in the arts.

March 23, 2026

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A Shared Stage: ��Ʒ�� Meadows and Dallas Theater Center Unite for “Ragtime”

Events Theatre A landmark collaboration between the Division of Theatre and DTC brings students, alumni, and professionals together in a sweeping musical that signals a bold future for theatre in North Texas.

March 20, 2026

TCA students flip through fashion magazine archives in the DeGolyer Library.

Fashion Media Program Hosts Local High School Students for a Day of Sustainability, Styling and Fashion Exploration

Campus Journalism Archival research and hands-on workshops with Fashion Media professors introduced students from Trinity Christian Academy to the creative and critical sides of the fashion industry.

March 18, 2026

Meadows on the Mic: Saniha Aziz Chakravarthy – Lead Communications Director, USAA

Students Corporate Communication and Public Affairs CCPA alumna Maria Murad interviews Journalism alumna Saniha Aziz Chakravarthy about her career in the communications industry.

March 09, 2026

Creative Computation alum Makayla Alston poses in a navy blouse and black frame glasses against a gray background

Alumni Spotlight: Makayla Alston

Alumni Creative Computing Creative Computing alum Makayla Alston (B.A. ’25) applies her interdisciplinary Meadows training to support large-scale events at Dallas Market Center.

March 09, 2026

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The Cliburn Announces 20-Year Partnership With ��Ʒ�� and Dallas Symphony Orchestra for International Competition for Young Pianists

Music Applications are now open for the fourth edition of the event, for pianists aged 13 to 17, taking place June 9–19, 2027, in Dallas, Texas, with Sa Chen as jury chair.

March 06, 2026

Alumni Spotlight: John Paul Green

Alumni Theatre Theatre alum John Paul Green (B.F.A. ’12) built a successful TV career before bringing the creative freedom and collaborative spirit he discovered at Meadows to classrooms across LA as a theatre educator.

March 02, 2026

Violin student Daria Oleinik poses with her violin in a black dress outside

Violin Student to Represent ��Ʒ�� at Prestigious MTNA National Competition

Music After advancing through a competitive regional round, Meadows student Daria Oleinik will showcase her artistry on one of the nation’s most prestigious student music stages.

February 25, 2026

Meadows on the Mic: Elizabeth Stringer – Game Development at ��Ʒ�� Guildhall

Faculty Art Director of Academics of ��Ʒ�� Guildhall Elizabeth Stringer discusses the new B.A. in Game Development launching Fall 2026.

February 23, 2026

Alumni Spotlight: Jolie Guz

Alumni Advertising Advertising alum Jolie Guz (B.A. ’18) built the foundational skills at Meadows to prepare her for design work at a global brand.

February 23, 2026

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Dance Faculty Present, Teach at International Conference and Festival of Blacks in Dance

Dance Professors Michelle N. Gibson and Alvon Reed shared their artistry and scholarship at the 36th annual event, hosted by the International Association of Blacks in Dance in Atlanta.

February 20, 2026

Alumni Spotlight: Darian Taylor

Alumni Corporate Communication and Public Affairs CCPA alum Darian Taylor (B.A. ’20) credits his foundation at Meadows for shaping his leadership approach in his corporate communications career.

February 16, 2026

Alumni Spotlight: Andrea Mooney

Alumni Journalism Journalism alum Andrea Mooney (B.A. ’03) shapes how one of Dallas’ most recognized media brands connects with its audiences.

February 09, 2026

Meadows on the Mic: Willow Blythe-Carroll – Founder & CEO, Weaving Wisdom

Alumni Journalism CCPA student Lauren Edone interviews Journalism alum Willow Blythe-Carroll.

February 06, 2026

Dance alum Anna Kelley Zielke poses in a black shirt in front of bookcases

Alumni Spotlight: Anna Kelley Zielke

Alumni Dance Dance alum Anna Kelley Zielke (B.F.A. ’25) uses movement and language to foster connection as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in Laos.

February 02, 2026

��Ʒ�� Meadows Intern Fellowship Program Expands, Doubling Paid Internships in Year Two

Advertising Art Art History Corporate Communication and Public Affairs Creative Computing Dance Film & Media Arts Journalism Music Theatre Students will gain paid, hands-on experience, industry mentorship, and professional connections with nine leading Dallas arts and media organizations during the program’s second run.

January 28, 2026

A Tribute to Linda Pitts Custard

Linda’s relationship with Meadows was not simply one of philanthropy; it was a partnership grounded in belief.

January 26, 2026

Alumni Spotlight: Derek W. Hawkes

Alumni Music Music performance alum Derek W. Hawkes (B.M., B.A. ’14) has built a career that reflects the power of interdisciplinary training at Meadows.

January 26, 2026

Meadows on the Mic: Neeki Bey – Show Producer at Lincoln Center

Alumni Music Meadows music alum Neeki Bey discusses the importance of building community in your career and how he came to produce shows for Lincoln Center in NYC.

January 23, 2026

Alumni Spotlight: Mel Auberty

Alumni Art Art alum Mel Auberty (B.F.A. '79) blends decades of artistic practice with advocacy through her upcoming "Year of the Horse" exhibition and the nonprofit Blue Horse Sanctuary.

January 20, 2026

Meadows Art Students Explore Creative Connections at Corsicana Open Studios

Students Art Students visited the Corsicana Artist and Writer Residency to meet working artists, tour studios and experience the power of artistic collaboration beyond campus.

December 12, 2025

Meadows on the Mic: Jen Benoit-Bryan – ��Ʒ�� DataArts

Campus ��Ʒ�� DataArts Executive Director Jen Benoit-Bryan discusses ��Ʒ�� DataArts and how it’s impacting arts organizations around the country.

December 10, 2025

Alumni Spotlight: Cameron Belgrade

Alumni Film & Media Arts Film & Media Arts alum Cameron Belgrade (B.A. ’21) made a pivotal leap from accounting to filmmaking during college, eventually landing him at Walt Disney Studios.

December 01, 2025

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��Ʒ�� Meadows Honors Broadway Singer and Leading Man Brian Stokes Mitchell with Meadows Award

Events Music Theatre Brian Stokes Mitchell will receive the Meadows Award at the Meadows at the Meyerson in Dallas on March 31 where he will perform with the Meadows Choirs and the Meadows Symphony Orchestra.

November 25, 2025

Students interact with digital project at creative computation showcase.

Center of Creative Computation Showcase to Highlight Interdisciplinary Art and Innovation at Meadows

Events Art Creative Computing Music From sound-reactive installations to glow-in-the-dark sculptures, attendees will experience interactive projects from students in the Creative Computing program and beyond.

November 24, 2025

Cover of ��Ʒ�� Look spring/summer 2025 issue

Student Journalists Win Prestigious National Awards From Associated Collegiate Press

Students Journalism Members of "The Daily Campus" and "��Ʒ�� Look" magazine earned six awards and numerous honorable mentions across reporting, writing, photography and art categories from the ACP.

November 19, 2025

Alumni Spotlight: Michael Kirk Allen

Alumni Art History Music Art history and music alum Michael Kirk Allen (B.A. '03) draws on his dual-degree background to help today’s top artists share their stories at Republic Records.

November 17, 2025

Meadows on the Mic: Mari Sato – Fashion Media, ��Ʒ��-LOOK and Forbes

Students Journalism Senior Mari Sato talks to us about her experience studying Fashion Media at ��Ʒ�� Meadows, internships, and her dream job in fashion.

November 12, 2025

Foundations of Arts and Nonprofit Leadership cohort of four students pose on campus in front of Dallas Hall.

��Ʒ�� M.A./MBA Students Help Launch New Nonprofit in Hands-On Consulting Project

Students Arts Management and Nonprofit Leadership Corporate Communication and Public Affairs Through teamwork, creativity, and strategy, students in the dual degree M.A./MBA program help an emerging arts nonprofit in Dallas find its footing and its voice.

November 12, 2025

Alumni Spotlight: Greg Oertel

Alumni Arts Management and Nonprofit Leadership Corporate Communication and Public Affairs Arts Management & Arts Entrepreneurship alum Greg Oertel (M.A./MBA '15) leads with both creativity and strategy shaping philanthropic initiatives across Texas.

November 10, 2025

Voice Performance Alumni Bring ��Ʒ�� Meadows Training to the Houston Grand Opera Stage

Alumni Music Jasmine Williams, master’s graduate and current Performer’s Diploma student, brings her artistry and training to HGO’s production of “Porgy and Bess” alongside fellow Meadows voice program alumni.

November 05, 2025

Alumni Spotlight: Palmer Beldy

Alumni Advertising Corporate Communication and Public Affairs Advertising and CCPA alum Palmer Beldy (B.A. ’22) uses her Meadows-honed creativity to craft meaningful content for the National Geographic Society.

November 03, 2025

Alumni Spotlight: Trigg Watson

Alumni Theatre Theatre alum Trigg Watson (B.F.A. ’12) builds upon his Meadows experience to bring theatrical storytelling, technology and human connection to modern magic.

October 27, 2025

Daniel Rios Rodriguez ; The Future , 2022 - 23; oil, acrylic, wood, foil, rope, terracotta, cement , wire on canvas; 94 x 73 x 3.75 i n,; Courtesy of the Artist and Nicelle Beauchene Gallery, N ew York, NY.

Division of Art Faculty Shine in Exhibitions from Taiwan to Texas

Faculty Art Art professors Brian Molanphy and Daniel Rios Rodriguez display their work in major exhibitions, from right here in Texas to the mountains of Taiwan.

October 24, 2025

Entrepreneur and Investor Trey Bowles Partners with ��Ʒ�� Impact Lab as Fund Manager and Advisor

Faculty Arts Management and Nonprofit Leadership Corporate Communication and Public Affairs Bowles will bring entrepreneurial expertise and investment insight to advance the Lab’s mission of purpose-driven innovation, helping build ventures that create lasting social impact.

October 22, 2025

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