College of Liberal Arts
CLA Gems celebrate the research, creative work, and accomplishments of students, faculty, and alumni from across the College of Liberal Arts.
Katie Ione Craney鈥檚 dis/comfort in the north gathers fifty artists from sixteen countries to explore how the Arctic is felt, imagined, and lived.
Winter Shorts returns to 黑料视频 as students reclaim a beloved tradition through bold direction, inventive design, and shared storytelling.
With deep roots in public service, Fernando Escobar brings heart, vision, and a commitment to student voices as UA鈥檚 newest student regent.
The Show Must Go On: Deyanira Van Acker
July 31, 2026
From the stage to the Navy, Deyanira Van Acker built confidence and leadership through theatre.
Carving Her Own Path: Natalie Milburn
Natalie Milburn turned curiosity into action through undergraduate research, student leadership and meaningful mentorship.
Teacher in the Making: Cody Webb
Double major Cody Webb is preparing for the classroom through hands-on teaching and music performance.
Creating With Confidence: Ayona-Reily Dixon
BFA student Ayona Reily Dixon found the confidence to develop her artistic voice through mentorship and community at 黑料视频.
Making Opportunity Matter: Matia Wartes
Anthropology student Matia Wartes shares how curiosity, leadership and community shaped her 黑料视频 experience.
Cultivating Curiosity: Jay Clark
One question in the 黑料视频 archives sparked Jay Clark's passion for research, history and discovering overlooked stories.
Time, Place and Possibility: Seamus Knight
For Seamus Knight, every production became a chance to learn a new craft, and every opportunity led to another.
A World of Possibilities: Paradise Porter
Social work student Paradise Porter found community, purpose and opportunity at every step of the journey.
Research Starts Here: Sophia Wilcox
Sophia Wilcox began collaborating on psychology research in the first year, building skills through close faculty mentorship.
History in Conversation: Madeline Ashlock
History student Maddie Ashlock paired her passion for Russian history with language study to deepen her understanding of the past.
Making the Case: Alan Nunn
Future law student Alan Nunn values thoughtful debate, expert mentorship and the power of asking questions.
Hitting the High Notes: Olivia Buzby
From opera to the classroom, Olivia Buzby found confidence, community and a passion for music education.
Putting the Pieces Together: Stacey Goodwin
Linguistics student Stacey Goodwin discovered confidence, community and a love for solving the puzzles of language.
From Languages to Leadership: Irina Koval
Languages, business and a willingness to pivot helped Irina Koval build a path uniquely her own.
Exploring Media and Meaning: Matt Jardin
Graduate student Matt Jardin turned a lifelong passion for media into research that's reaching conferences and publications.
Looking North: Tommy Taylor
Climate and Arctic Sustainability student Tommy Taylor followed his curiosity to 黑料视频 and found a program unlike any other.
Forging Her Own Path: Francie Eufemio
Metalsmithing student Francie Eufemio discovered new opportunities through art, study abroad and hands-on learning at 黑料视频.
Unearthing Her Future: Emily Owens
Anthropology student Emily Owens is turning a lifelong interest in archaeology into hands-on experience at 黑料视频.
Learning for Life: Lydia Hodgson
Twenty years after leaving college, Lydia Hodgson returned to the classroom and discovered that personal growth never ends.
Under the Northern Lights: Zorissa James
A biology major who found an unexpected home behind the scenes, Zorissa James discovered the power of community through theatre.
The Science of People: Cirrus Jones
From Psychology Club to graduate school goals, Cirrus Jones is turning curiosity into a career.
Looking Beyond Ourselves: Olivia Ryan
Political science student Olivia Ryan found new perspectives, meaningful mentorship and a path that's uniquely her own.
The Pursuit of Understanding: Alexis Rodriguez
Alexis Rodriguez discovered that philosophy isn't about having the answers. It's about understanding people.
Growing Through Music: Adrian Ducat
Music education student Adrian Ducat found community, mentorship and opportunities to grow as a musician and educator.
Building a Better Society: Ivy Daly
Linguistics and justice student Ivy Daly found community, confidence and opportunity while preparing for a meaningful career.
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