The college of Fine and Applied Arts is proud to have many alumni who have earned high recognition in entertainment awards. So much so, that we have technically won the ‘EGOT’! We’d like to take a moment to spotlight some of our award-winning alumni who have recently returned to campus to inspire the next generation of talent.
Chris Carl (MLA ’14), founder and director of Studio Land Arts, redeveloped a grassy plot opposite the Pulitzer Arts Foundation in St. Louis, MO, into a welcoming space for community use, accommodating both flora and fauna.
Internationally renowned architect and College of Fine and Applied Arts alumna Jeanne Gang (BSAS ’86) delivered an inspiring commencement address to over 7,000 graduates at the University of Illinois’ Memorial Stadium on May 11, 2024.
In the realm of music production, few names resonate with as much depth and diversity as Rick Jarrard.
Matthew Felbein, a music education major, recently had the pleasure of sitting in the audience at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts while his composition was performed by the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, D.C. (GMCW).
ChopSaver, born out of Dan Gosling’s kitchen experimentation and relentless pursuit of the perfect formula, became more than just a lip balm; it symbolized a bridge between his career in music and entrepreneurial future.
Each year the College of Fine and Applied Arts honors both past legacies and emerging voices in the arts by recognizing our alumni and friends who have impacted their fields in transformative ways.
Our alumni are giving back in unique and impactful ways. At FAA, donors can choose and craft giving plans based on what means the most to them. Together we are building an equitable and more preferable future for all.
