Accomplishments: College of Fine Arts

Hikmet Loe's (Art) recent article, "Viewing the Colorado River: Between Art and Actuality," was published by Southwest Contemporary in their issue "Finding Water in the West" (vol. 7, 2023).
Alumnus and CFA Hall of Fame inductee Ron Husband (Art '73) was recognized this week by the California State Legislature as one of California's Unsung Heroes for positive impact in his community. Among other accolades, Husband was recognized for extraordinary contributions to the advancement of equal rights for all individuals and…
Andre Chiang, DMA (Voice, Music) performs this month with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra as the Baritone Soloist in Haydn’s The Seasons at the Orpheum Theater in New Orleans, LA. This concert, held on March 2, begins a month of events in and around the New Orleans area. Other performances will include an all Asian-American music…
MFA Lighting Design candidate and graduate research assistant Jordan Z. Hall (Theatre) was recently awarded the Mabel P. Robinson Artist Award by the Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC). The award was offered through a partnership with NC Black Rep and the Black Theatre Network. Winners attend the 2022 National Black…
Emily Budd (Art) published her poem, "Late Bloomer," in Beyond Queer Words (2023) — A Collection of Poems.
Emily Budd (Art) published her sculptural project, "Climate Patinations," at Neon Door, an immersive literary exhibit. The work presents material research demonstrating how various climates around the U.S. create a unique coloration response, or patina, in cast bronze. 
The new book Weird Science of the World by Japanese author Anna Ikarashi features interviews with faculty members Si Jung Kim and Michael Genova (Entertainment Engineering and Design). The interview delves into the future of entertainment technology and the UNLV EED program.
Viet Cuong (Music), visiting assistant professor in composition, was recently awarded the 2023 Frederick Fennell Composition Prize at the national College Band Directors National Association conference for his magnificent new work, Vital Sines. He received $10,000 in prize money.
Adam Schroeder (Music), saxophone professor and assistant director of UNLV jazz, was recently awarded a fully-funded grant from the Nevada Arts Council for performing artists in their funding cycle for Jan. 1-June 30, 2023. This grant will help bring to fruition a celebration of the music of jazz trumpet and jazz educator legend, Mr. Clark Terry,…
Michael Bublé and his team of musicians, including UNLV professor Adam Schroeder (Music), won a Grammy in the category of Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album for his record "Higher." This marks his second Grammy win over the past three years.  Schroeder is an assistant professor of saxophone and assistant director of UNLV jazz.
Tiffany Lin (Art) contributed illustrations for Wildsam’s latest release on Las Vegas, which launches Friday, February 3. Wildsam publishes field guides for travelers, readers, and the endlessly curious. Inside Wildsam Las Vegas, you'll find city stories from writers past and present; illustrated maps to desert hikes, select…
The UNLV Concerto Competition was held January 26, and the winner was Ana Elisa Portes Lima (Music, College of Fine Arts) - Mezzo Soprano, DMA student of music professor Kimberly James. Her repertoire was Maurice Ravel's  “Sheherezade." The judges — professors Taras Krysa, DeAnne Letourneau, and Richard Kravchak — were…