Alumni Stories

By Hayden Gooding, UKNow

Beasley, a mezzo-soprano from Madison, Georgia, who earned her master's degree in May from UK, and Thompson, a bass from Lexington, are still in the running to sing on the Metropolitan Opera stage.

In Episode 3 of the CFA Community Conversations, Dr. Angelique Clay Everett, Associate Professor of Music and Chair of Voice Area, talks with Ruthie Sangster, 2020 BM in Vocal Performance and BA in Arts Administration about life after graduation. Dr. Clay and Ruthie share their love of singing, the University of Kentucky Opera Theatre, and how they're navigating a path forward in the arts.

In Episode 1, Isaiah Page, 2020 Alum with a BA in Theatre and BA Arts Administration, talks with Professor of Theatre, Herman Farrell. They discuss the art of theatre-making and their experiences both in and out of the classroom.

After graduation, Byrum moved to Santa Monica in Los Angeles, CA where he landed a job as a Product Designer currently focused on designing for AR with a social media startup, Octi.  Originally from Franklin, Kentucky near the Tennessee border, Ben found himself drawn to LA. “I'm loving the weather, and I could see myself being here for a long time.

By Whitney Hale and Jenny Wells-Hosley
Originally published in UKNow Nov. 1, 2019

One of those viewers excitedly anticipating “Harriet” is University of Kentucky theatre alumna Lacresha Berry, who wrote her own one-woman show on the American icon.

By Ann Blackford

His passion for theatre has taken him around the globe working on some of the most major theatrical productions of all time, and now, he is supporting the college that launched his dream career. He gives annually to the Department of Theatre and Dance to be used for student productions.

The Emerging Arts Leader Award Fund was established in 2017 as part of the 30th anniversary celebration of Arts Administration at the University of Kentucky. Presented by Director of Undergraduate Studies, Lee Eachus and Arts Admin Department Chair, Dr. Rachel Shane.

via UKNow
Story by Emily Sallee

The Boren Fellowship funds research and language study proposals by U.S. graduate students in world regions critical to U.S. interests. Woodrum is currently pursuing a master’s degree in international security/humanitarian aid at the University of Denver.