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CoA+A Distinguished Alumni

The Distinguished Alumni Awards were created by the College of Arts + Architecture in 2015 to recognize the accomplishments of alumni who demonstrate in their work the core themes of the College’s vision: professionalism, global perspective, environmental engagement, connectivity with community, collaboration and the emergence of new ideas, skills, and practices. Each department designates one Distinguished Alum annually, chosen by departmental faculty and administration. See all of our past distinguished alumni, below!

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2026
To be announced!
four alumni standing on stage
2025
Architecture, Rachel Keeton (2006); Art & Art History, Kenny Nguyen (2015); Dance, Alex Aguilar (2017); Music, Amber Koeppen (2013); Theatre, Jeremy W. Foil (2005)
four alumni sitting on stage talking
2024
Architecture Bryan Cantley (1987) Art & Art History Jan Millsapps (1972) Dance Madeline Jazz Harvey (2020) Music Reese Manceaux (1999) Theatre Katie Campbell (2006)
2023 alumni on stage, six of people
2023
Architecture David R. Ravin (1994) Art & Art History Banks Wilson (2001) Dance Rodrigo & Wendy Jiménez (2019) Music Troy Conn (2002) Theatre Jack Taggart (1988)
five alumni standing on stage holding awards
2022
Architecture Dennis J. Hall, FAIA, FCSI (1976) Art & Art History Leah Amber McBride (2012) Dance Chandra McCloud Glover (2003) Music Benjamin Still (2013) Theatre Alexis Louder (2013)
2021 Distinguished Alumni headshots
2021
Architecture Craig Kerins (2002) & Robby Johnston (2003) Art & Art History Antoine Williams (2003) Dance Keisha Hughes (2001) Music Kevin Brawley (2013) Theatre D. Shellie Hyser (2011)
five alumni with their awards on stage
2020
Architecture Melanie Reddrick (2001) Art & Art History Cheryl Maney (1989) Dance Sandra Atkinson (2003) Music Joseph Earp (2006) Theatre Stacey Rose (2008)
five alumni standing on stage with blue stage lighting
2019
Architecture Jeffrey Kenoff (1992) Art & Art History Brandon Boan (2005) Dance Audrey Baran (2003) Music Dareion Malone (2013) Theatre Don Castro (2000)
2018 Distinguished Alumni hedshots
2018
Architecture Tim Keane (1997) Art & Art History Adé Hogue (2012) Dance Melissa Pope (1980) Music Elizabeth Kowalski (2009) Theatre Craig Fincannon (1977)
green lite stage with alumni standing
2017
Architecture Melissa Farling (1988); Art & Art History Margaret McAdams (1977); Dance Hardin Minor (1979); Music Douglas James (1979); Theatre Amy Andrews Harrell (1985)
2016 Distinguished Alumni sitting on Belk stage
2016
Architecture, Terry Shook (1976); Art & Art History, Todd Aldridge (1992); Dance, Mojdeh Henderson (2000); Music, Amy Windham El-Khouri (1999); Theatre, Caridad Svich (1985)
2015 alumni standing in the lobby of Robinson Hall
2015
Architecture, Sean Gallagher (2000); Art & Art History, Brad Thomas (1992); Dance, Ali Duffy (2001); Music, Donald Rogers (1972); Theatre, Connie Furr Soloman (1983)