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Eastman Students and Alumni Develop Research and Leadership Through Opportunity Grants
The Catherine Filene Shouse Arts Leadership Certificate of Achievement is an experiential program designed to complement a student’s primary area of study and provide professional development training to support students’ career goals. Part of the resources reserved for ALP students and recent alumni is the Special Opportunity Grant, which provides funding for professional development…
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Congratulations to the Spring 2026 IML Mentorship Grant Winners!
Congratulations to the three winners of the Spring 2026 IML Mentorship grant!
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Spring Internships Through the IML: Health, Cultural Heritage and Representation!
Each semester, the Institute of Music Leadership sends multiple Catherine Filene Shouse Arts Leadership Certificate of Achievement students out into the world to complete an internship and gain hands-on experience in the music industry. The certificate is designed to complement a student’s primary area of study and provide professional development training to support the…
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Featured Grant Winner
Percussionist Lexi Kunz won a Special Opportunity Grant to attend the 50th anniversary of the Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC). The conference allowed Lexi to build relationships, make new professional connections, take a mock audition, and learn about the multiple facets of the percussion industry. “Attending PASIC50 was life-changing, and I am beyond grateful for the opportunity to do so. I gained networking skills and a fresh perspective that will help my future business and leadership endeavors.”
Lexi Kunz, Winner of a Special Opportunity Grant