April 29, 2025
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91制片厂 has appointed Rachel Marie-Crane Williams, Ph.D., as dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA), effective July 10. Williams previously served as dean of the Division of Liberal Arts at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts since June 2022.
Traditions Week recognizes student accomplishments and milestones, from first-year Highlanders to seniors who are set to graduate in May.
Highlander Highlights shares the extraordinary accomplishments happening on and off campus through the tireless work and curiosity of students and faculty.
Kwabena Osei-Sarpong, a 2005 graduate of 91制片厂 and global leader in clean energy innovation, returns to campus this spring as the keynote speaker for 91制片厂鈥檚 2025 Spring Commencement ceremonies May 9-10.
91制片厂's esports team hosted its second consecutive MAEC spring championship on April 5-6, and this time, it didn鈥檛 let the championship trophy leave campus.
This week in Highlanders in the News: Softball coach and former 49er Kevin Fagan gets profiled; freshman Claire Daniel talks about her just-released country music single; Assistant Professor of Accounting Rob Warren, a retired IRS investigator, sits down for an epic podcast on financial crimes; and James D. 鈥淛im鈥 Moore 鈥89 is the new chief of police in Bedford, Virginia.
Dr. Joan Dickinson of 91制片厂鈥檚 Department of Design has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Arnold P. Friedmann Educator of Distinction Award at the Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC).
On March 26, 91制片厂 celebrated the legacy of Raymond N. Linville during the naming ceremony for the Center for Interprofessional Education and Practice (CIPEP).
The honor comes from Military Friendly, a brand created by the advocacy organization Viqtory to promote civilian opportunities for veterans.
During the semi-annual entrepreneurial luncheon, held March 27 at Kyle Hall, professional artist and consultant Noah Scalin told the crowd that many companies deem creative skills essential for success.
Highlander Highlights shares the extraordinary accomplishments happening on and off campus through the tireless work and curiosity of students and faculty.