Nine CFA students earn Creative Achievement Awards
The College of Fine Arts honored students today for their 2018-2019 academic and creative performance at the annual Achievement Awards Convocation at Crowder Hall as part of the Universityβs Family Weekend.
Nine Creative Achievement Award winners were recognized, including undergraduate and graduate students from each of the four schools. The Creative Achievement Award, selected by their school, honors students who have demonstrated exceptional scholarship, creativity, innovation and passion for the arts
The College also celebrated 480 students with 357 earning the Academic Distinction Award (based on 30 graded units and a grade-point average of 3.5-3.9) and 123 earning the Highest Academic Distinction award (based on 30 graded units and a 4.0 grade-point average).
Students were individually recognized by the College and received an honors cord that may be worn at graduation.
Creative Achievement Awards
In recognition of exceptional talent, creativity and innovative artistry, this award is hereby presented to the following recipients:
School of Art

Alison Koehler, undergraduate
Nominated by Associate Professor Kelly Leslie

Marina Shaltout, graduate
Nominated by Professor Jim Cook & Associate Professor Carlton Bradford
School of Dance

Hannah Weinmaster, undergraduate
Nominated by Director Jory Hancock

Hayley Meier, graduate
Nominated by Professor Melissa Lowe
Fred Fox School of Music

Melissa Requist, undergraduate
Nominated by Professor Brian Luce

Nicky Manlove, graduate
Nominated by Assistant Professor Dr. Alyssa Cossey
School of Theatre, Film & Television
Theatre

Noah Dettman, undergraduate
Nominated by Instructor Matt Marcus

Ryan Moore, graduate
Nominated by Associate Professor Patrick Holt
Film & Television

Anthony Cutrone, undergraduate
Nominated by Associate Professor Yuri Makino