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Student & School Stories
Gwilliam named CFA outstanding senior
For Nuala Gwilliam, art began before sunrise. As a toddler newly moved from Massachusetts to Tucson, Gwilliam often woke up hours… Read More
Caballero named CFA outstanding graduate student
Growing up in Mexico City, Andrés Caballero made sure to cherish dinnertime with his parents and two older brothers — no matter how… Read More
2026 MFA Thesis Exhibition features 8 artists
Continuing a tradition since 1970, the School of Art and the University of Arizona Museum of Art will host the 2026 Master of Fine… Read More
Jeff Beekman to lead School of Art
Jeff Beekman will take over as director of the University of Arizona School of Art on July 1, bringing nationally recognized leadership… Read More
Digging in: Art class makes adobe bricks to ease housing, buffelgrass crises
Jacques Servin isn’t afraid to get his hands dirty. And on a warm Saturday afternoon in downtown Tucson, neither are his University… Read More
3 students to present art education research at national conference
Three University of Arizona doctoral students in Art & Visual Culture Education will present their research during the 2026 National… Read More
Top senior Margalit soars as animator, comics editor
For her dedication to animation, illustration and creative storytelling, Sela Margalit has been named the School of Art’s Outstanding… Read More
Art students land national skateboarding scholarships
For Eden Squires and Corbin Rouette, skateboarding has inspired their artwork and photography. Now, the sport is helping the two… Read More
