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Zendaya stands with her Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, wearing a dress inspired by old Hollywood actresses, Sept. 2022. Photo courtesy of Zendaya.

Zendaya at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards

Joey Arthur, Reporter September 23, 2022

On Sept. 12, 2022, The Academy of Television Arts and Science presented its 74th Primetime Emmy Awards. Hosted by "Saturday Night Live" actor and comedian Kenan Thompson, the Emmys is a night of recognition...

Timothée Chalamet and Florence Pugh in Little Women (2019)

Oscars 2020: the best of the best

Brian Lang, Film Critic February 3, 2020

The Oscars are just around the corner and predictions on who will win big are running rampant. Eight films are nominated for the highest honor of Best Picture this year, and this is my take on four of...

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Largest class of graduating students recognized May 12

Tyler Manning, Reporter May 12, 2018

At the spring graduation ceremony, 741 students were recognized in the Kay Yeager Coliseum on May 12. According to Darla Inglish, university registrar, "[The graduating class] is just the largest class...

To open the ceremony, Maria Peña, student government association president and political science senior, introduces the evening and speakers at the Honors Banquet on Friday, April 20, 2018. Photo by Brendan Wynne

Students recognized at annual honors banquet

Tyler Manning, Editor April 21, 2018

Honor. Leadership. Service. These three tenants were highlighted during this year's annual Honors Banquet. More than 200 students, parents and faculty filled the D.L. Ligon Coliseum in anticipation...

Participants pose for a group photo after the Ms. and Mr. Black Excellence Pageant at Akin Auditorium on Thursday, April 5, 2018. Photo by Francisco Martinez

Kangudja, Green wins Black Excellence Pageant

Fransisco Martinez, Photographer April 9, 2018

Who? The winner for Ms. Black Excellence was Jamilah Kangudja, exercise physiology sophomore, and the winner for Mr. Black Excellence was Simon Green, sports and leisure junior. Charles Quaye,...

Gordon Hicken, assistant professor of music and associate director of bands, presents a performance of a new piece for saxophone and percussion at the Celebration of Scholarship Faculty and Graduate Student Poster and Podium Presentations on April 26. Photo by Timothy Jones

Wind ensemble performance, Fascinating Ribbons, wraps up Celebration of Scholarship

Robin Reid May 3, 2017

The Department of Music University Wind Ensemble performed four pieces, closing out the Celebration of Scholarship, Thursday April 27. The 36-member band filled the stage in Akin Auditorium. The band members...

Students, sponsers, and guests sit at decorated and reserved tables at the Honors Recognition Banquet in the D.L. Ligon Coliseum on April 22. Photo by Kayla White.

Honors Banquet draws crowd to recognize students accomplishments

Lane Riggs April 27, 2016

More than 200 students received recognition, including two who received the university's highest awards, at the Honors Banquet on April 22 at 6:30 p.m. in D. L. Ligon Coliseum. These academic awards included...

Nominations for outstanding student awards due March 10

Dierrica Smith March 2, 2016

 For more than 30 years, faculty, staff and student groups have recognized student leaders with outstanding student awards, based on service, scholarship and involvement.Debbie Coughran, assistant to...

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