½ðɳÓéÀÖ

In a remarkable convergence of talent, passion and academic backgrounds, seven ½ðɳÓéÀÖ alumni  were among the scores of people who helped make the acclaimed stop-motion film in Portland. The film took about three years to create and was released Dec. 9. It won the Academy Award for best animated film. 

There’s no telling where an art degree will take you. Just ask Heidi Nielsen ’96.

Chester Carson '04 has relied on strong networking his skills throughout his career. His network helped him realize a dream of life in Hawai'i.

Financial support for internships launch student careers. For Deanté Grinner ’20, first recipient of ½ðɳÓéÀÖ University’s Arts & Sciences Endowed Internship Fund Scholarship, the $500 scholarship helped cover his expenses while working as an unpaid intern during the summer of 2019 at a Cornelius-based cinematic grip and lighting firm.

Christian Henry ’07 fell in love in high school — with the art of storytelling.

½ðɳÓéÀÖ alumnus DeVon Pouncey co-hosts the "Justin & DeVon" show weekday mornings on 102.9 The Game.

Alec Lugo '16 brings childhood dreams to life as he pursues his career on and off stage.

Use your social networks and ask people questions, says Mike Geraci '91. The first in his family to attend college, Geraci chose ½ðɳÓéÀÖ, where he went on to become an associate professor in the Department of Media Arts.

A high-school counselor once doubted Jennifer Hardacker's ability to attend college. Hardacker was the first in her family to go to college and has gone on to earn a master of fine arts, become an award-winning filmmaker, and teach at ½ðɳÓéÀÖ University.