Student Spotlights

Hometown: Winston-Salem, NC BA in 3D Interstudies 2024 How did you first get interested in art?It started all the way back in elementary school as I found comfort in art and crafts. I always have a knack working with my hands so I continue that path. What kind of career do you hope to have?I […]

Hometown: Gastonia, NC BA in Applied Dance and a Bachelor in Psychology 2026 How did you first get interested in dance?I started dancing at the age of 5, at my hometown studio, Gaston Dance Theater. I actually joined because my older sister was in dance and I really enjoyed watching ballet as a kid, so […]

Hometowns: Santiago, Chile and Conegliano, Italy BA in Architecture 2024 How did you first get interested in design?My interest in architecture comes from a mix of cultural exposure and family influence. Having lived in various places with distinct cultures, I developed an appreciation for how architecture reflects cultural identity and the diverse qualities it possesses. […]

Hometown: Seattle, Washington BFA Digital Media and Minors Art History & Software Development 2024 How did you first get interested in art?I have been interested in art for as long as I can remember. I grew up watching documentaries and cartoons which melded into a unique love of the arts, with an interest in how […]

Hometown: Wilmington, NC BA in Architecture and a Minor in Italian 2024 How did you first get interested in design?When I was in high school, I really wasn’t certain how I wanted my career to look. In researching degrees, I appreciated the multidisciplinary aspect of architecture programs. I liked that I could learn a bit […]

Hometown: Da Nang city, Vietnam BFA in Illustration 2025 How did you first get interested in art?In high school, I had a friend, who liked to draw, sitting next to me, and  I wanted to make friends with her, so I started picking up the pen. After practicing for a while,  I realized how bad I was […]

Hometown: Charlotte, NC BA in Dance Education with an Advanced Dance Studies Certificate 2026 How did you first get interested in dance?I have always been interested in the arts, and have been involved in one or the other. I began dancing around 7, but decided to pursue dance as a profession at age 13. I […]

Hometown: Apex, NC BA in Art with a concentration in Digital Media 2024 How did you first get interested in art?Like a lot of kids I imagine, I drew a lot as a kid and loved watching cartoons, and very sadly the love of cartoons persisted. I was really inspired by shows like Spongebob that […]

Hometown: Denver NC BA in Architecture 2024 How did you first get interested in design?Design/architecture was not something I had expected for my life, but once I gave architecture a try at a summer design camp in high school, I knew I couldn’t do anything else.  What kind of career do you hope to have?I […]

Hometown: Misenheimer, NC BA in Music and a Minor in Japanese 2025 How did you first get interested in music?Starting in church choirs from a young age, I’ve always had a love and passion for music. During my high school years, that passion grew greatly thanks to the nurturing guidance of my choir teacher. She […]