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A Career Reinvented: How a Talented Dancer Is Building His Next Act

Even though Craig V. Miller ’25 has been singing for as long as he can remember, dance didn’t become part of his story until he was a sophomore. He auditioned for a role as a dancer in Fame: The Musical—his high school was the first to perform it—and that experience inspired him to turn his

Northwestern Professor Explores What It Takes to Make Shoes in a Global Economy

With a natural curiosity about how the world works behind the scenes, Northwestern Professor Claudio E. Benzecry found his calling in researching global supply chains to learn about the people, culture, and expertise that make them tick. As a well-known sociologist, he explores the complex social dynamics at play in industries and cultural institutions. 

From Performance to Production: Merging Creativity with Practical Skills

For Cameron Burrill ’22, what started as a fifth-grade obligation to his mother quickly became his biggest passion.   All it took was a role as the emperor in The Emperor’s New Clothes to convince Burrill that musical theater was for him. Growing up in California, he was surrounded by an active theater community that supported

Blending Creativity and Strategy to Redefine Entertainment Production

One trip to Disneyland at the young age of five was all it took for Julia Finder ’25 to discover her true calling: creating immersive experiences. The attractions. The music. The characters. She loved it all. But what she adored most was the Light Magic Parade.    “I can still sing the main song,” says Finder.

Ensuring Arts Access for All: A Degree to Foster Community Engagement

In first grade, when people asked Autumn Rose ’25 what she wanted to be when she grew up, she had one response: singing and performing (except for a few months when she wanted to be an astronaut).   “I enjoyed performing so much,” says Rose. “I distinctly remember making a project about it to present to

Rewriting the Script: Preparing MSLCE Students for a New Era of Storytelling

Growing up in the 1980s and 1990s as a child of immigrants, Professor Aymar Jean (AJ) Christian learned about American culture by watching television. He was a preteen when cable became a dominant force in the industry, and he saw how the transformation of broadcast television reshaped entertainment. 

From Soccer to Style: A Student-Athlete Shapes Her Future in Fashion

When Gina Muzi ’24 discovered a letter she had written to herself years ago, it talked about one thing: playing Division I soccer. Today, she’s living her dream as a member of the varsity women’s soccer team at Northwestern. But sports aren’t her only interest: She’s just as passionate about the creative arts.