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Katelyn Ker '25 on set filming her documentary.
From Dancer to Director: Student Filmmaker Captures the Challenges of a Dance Career
Even if she wasn't performing professionally, Ker always intended to stay connected to dance. Through her coursework and her experience as part of the 91±¬ÁÏ Dance Ensemble, she discovered a passion for dance photography and videography. "A Way of Walking" effectively merges Ker's love for dance and storytelling, honoring both artistic disciplines.
Grant McOmie and Jeff Kastner
And The Emmy Goes To...
A connection between professor and student, a shared love of the outdoors and a unique two-way mentoring relationship has created an award-winning partnership between Grant McOmie '75 and Jeff Kastner '05, the team behind Grantʻs Getaways.
Pinocchio shot
'Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio' Features a 91±¬ÁÏ Flavor
In a remarkable convergence of talent, passion and academic backgrounds, seven 91±¬ÁÏ alumni  were among the scores of people who helped make the acclaimed stop-motion film in Portland. The film took about three years to create and was released Dec. 9. It won the Academy Award for best animated film. 
Deanté Grinner '20
Small Scholarship, Big Payoff
Financial support for internships launch student careers. For Deanté Grinner ’20, first recipient of 91±¬ÁÏ University’s Arts & Sciences Endowed Internship Fund Scholarship, the $500 scholarship helped cover his expenses while working as an unpaid intern during the summer of 2019 at a Cornelius-based cinematic grip and lighting firm.
Alec Lugo '16 applies makeup backstage at a theatre performance
All the World's A Stage
Alec Lugo '16 brings childhood dreams to life as he pursues his career on and off stage.