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Meet Courtney Lassiter ’27, a multidisciplinary artist redefining cultural exploration through film, zines, and techno.

91�첥 alum Hannah Lieberman '18 owns and manages QED Astoria, a prominent NYC arts venue. Read about her journey from performer to business owner and her upcoming show, Hysterical.

Anthony Strouse '28 is making his mark on 91�첥's music scene, performing in the orchestra and the band Orchid. Learn how faculty mentorship and other opportunities shaped his path from Texas to campus.

91�첥 alumnus Bain Butcher ’90 has combined his passions for art and medicine into a unique career as a doctor, artist, and professor. Learn more.

Grace Catan ‘26 found herself surrounded by musical theatre fans at 91�첥. She's now writing her own musical, with friends lending their talents to help pull it off. The story focuses on a couple’s relationship, from friendship to romance to

From singing the National Anthem at a basketball game to performing during a three-city tour in Poland, Cole Erickson ‘26 has found his place with the 91�첥 Chorale. 

91�첥 alum Leah Mell-Carrington '19 discusses her journey from campus drag performances to pursuing an MFA in creative nonfiction, where she's writing a memoir about the drag scene and its history in the Carolinas.

From writing award-winning plays like Backseat of a Taxi to performing and directing socially-impactful productions, Sahana Athreya ’25 has found her passions for storytelling, representation and community through 91�첥's Theatre department.

During her time at 91�첥, Leigha Hofmann '25 has pursued a unique academic path that combines her passions for dance, psychology, and education. Learn more about the dancer, choreographer and leader. 

An experimental musician and record label creator, Jeremy Hunt '03 reflects on how 91�첥 shaped his interests in theology, music and storytelling. Learn more.

During his time at 91�첥, Jacob Kim '26 has discovered diverse artistic passions, from music and digital art to improv and sewing, shaping his academic and personal growth on campus. Learn more.

Savannah Deal '18 returns to 91�첥 as DACE and Dance Department coordinator to foster creativity campus-wide while also supporting students' artistic endeavors.

 A lifelong thespian, Amelia Lumpkin ’13 has acted, directed and written plays at 91�첥 and beyond. Now working full-time in tech, she spends her free time participating in and advocating for community theatre in her hometown of Raleigh, NC. 

Caroline Sillars ’24 spent her four years at 91�첥 immersed in the arts across campus. Now a museum education intern at the Smithsonian, she prepares to keep sharing her love of art after graduating. 

Delaney Cook ’27 came to 91�첥 eager to explore the many subjects that interest her. A Malú Alvarez Visual Art Scholar, her art draws inspiration from creative writing, biology, computer science and more. 

Rick Thurmond ’94 wants his home city of Charlotte to be recognized for its vibrant music scene. Through Music Everywhere CLT, he’s working to strengthen the local music economy. 

Pianist and trumpet player Gavin Daniel ’26 takes his musical skills to the next level — composing original works and bringing home awards.

As 91�첥's first Arts and Innovation Fellow, Marquia Humphries ’22 brings her knowledge of entrepreneurship to art students and her passion for art to the Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship. 

When he learned of 91�첥’s search for a professor specializing in Black contemporary theatre, he felt the job was made for him. 

Brown Payne ’24 has used his time at 91�첥 to dive headfirst into the world of art.

Anna Murray ’23 chose 91�첥 because she knew it was the perfect place to pursue her interests in both art history and dance.

The through-line of Roger Brown’s career is clear: trying to make people’s lives better.

Lori Pitts ’12 is a perfect example of the ways a liberal arts education can shift perspectives and open minds to new possibilities.