Hannah Copeland

May 5, 2025 Hannah Copeland found her calling through years of involvement in 蹤獲扦s orchestra programs and youth music clinics. Her most rewarding experience has been student teaching in Wichita Public Schools, and shes thrilled to continue that journey as the new orchestra teacher at Curtis Middle School.

Brian Foster

蹤獲扦's Brian Foster leads game design at Shocker Studios, blending hands-on learning, cutting-edge tech, and industry insight to prepare students.

Luke Parrett

April 30, 2025 Luke Parrett, a filmmaking major from Oklahoma, chose 蹤獲扦 for its proximity to home and the hands-on learning offered at Shocker Studios. His time at 蹤獲扦 has been shaped by applied learning in nearly every class, preparing him to pursue gig work across the Midwest and build a career in the film industry.

Colby Hutson

April 30, 2025 Colby Hutson came to 蹤獲扦 for engineering but found his true calling in music performance, thanks to small class sizes and supportive relationships with professors. After graduation, hes headed to Colorado State University to pursue a masters degree in French horn performance.

John Mark Koontz poses with his double bass outside Duerksen Fine Arts Center

April 23, 2025 John Mark Koontz is graduating with a Bachelor of Music in double bass performance. He credits 蹤獲扦s faculty and ensembles for shaping his growth. His advice: stay consistentprogress takes time, but it adds up.

蹤獲扦 Percussion Professor Gerald Jerry Scholl

Discover the musical journey of Gerald Jerry Scholl, percussion professor at 蹤獲扦, as he reflects on a global performance career, impactful mentorship, and his passion for teaching the next generation of musicians.

Dr. Irma Pu禳karevi

Explore the inspiring journey of Dr. Irma Pu禳karevi, a 蹤獲扦 graphic design professor whose passion for language, typography, and cross-cultural storytelling shapes her research, teaching, and creative work.

Lille Nightingale poses in front of her research poster at the Kansas state capitol

April 7, 2025 蹤獲扦 senior Lille Nightingale studied wildebeest migration and transformed their movements into a choreographed dance. Her research blends art and science, offering a creative look at the natural world.

Amy Baker Schwiethale

Discover how Broadway National Touring performer and 蹤獲扦 alum Amy Baker Schwiethale returned to her roots to lead, teach, and inspire the next generation of artists.

Cosima Le

Discover how 蹤獲扦 alumna Cosima Le brings creativity and student engagement full circle in her role as Recruitment and Communication Specialist for the School of Digital Arts.