Welcome to the Linehan Artist Scholars and Alumni Magazines, your window into the creative journeys and professional achievements of our vibrant community. Through in-depth profiles, project showcases, and career updates, these publications highlight the groundbreaking work of our current scholars alongside the inspiring trajectories of our alumni. Whether exploring innovative campus performances, original studio research, or the distinct paths our graduates forge across the arts and creative industries, our magazine stories offer a rich, behind-the-scenes look at the enduring impact of the Linehan legacy.
This publication opens with a message from the Program Director, setting the stage for Art Rysing 2026: Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation (p. 6) and Shared Superpowers (p. 17), which details the design of a dedicated Arts and Humanities portal. Readers then meet the Impact Lab (p. 22), a launchpad for boundary-pushing creators, followed by a message from alumna Alexis “Ally” Kocerhan (p. 30). A series of profiles highlights diverse creative paths, including Matt McGloin on playing the long game in acting (p. 32), Cameron Slayden on medical illustration and animation (p. 36), Jocelyn Ko on merging artistic expression with purposeful communication (p. 40), and Jimmy Horner on how storyboarding shapes storytelling (p. 44).
The publication features stories on musical exploration in “Finding the Right Beat” (p. 3) and global experiences as Linehan Scholars take on East Asia (p. 6). Readers can explore themes of dynamic growth in “Movement and Momentum” (p. 9), personal journeys in “Becoming an Educator” (p. 11), and cross-disciplinary innovation in “Artists Converge STEM Research and Education” (p. 15). The journey continues onto the stage with “From Kansas to Charm City” (p. 19), to leadership insights in “Taking the Lead” (p. 23), and visual storytelling in “Community, Culture, and the Power of the Lens” (p. 25). The issue rounds out with coverage of “MDT AiR + LAS” (p. 27) and a look at first-year scholars’ collaborative work in “Beyond the Silos – Interdisciplinary Projects” (p. 31).
This issue begins with a celebratory note of gratitude for the 30th Anniversary Celebration (p. 2) and a warm welcome to the incoming Cohort 2025–2029 (p. 5). A series of scholar features highlight individual achievements, including Ashley Baer’s work in Dance Education (p. 6), Kayla Logue in DCOM Arts+ and Leadership (p. 9), Jillian Casey’s business branding project (p. 11), Kayla Rogers and Joshua Wittenberg’s travels with UMBC Choirs Abroad (p. 13), Kayla Laucks’ American Dance Festival Internship (p. 15), interdisciplinary projects by Jillian Casey and Cassidy Cipolla-Milchak (p. 18), and Moleskine Design by Camryn Sydnor (p. 20).
The publication opens with “Agents of Change,” showcasing diverse creative pursuits including Grace Marsh on acting in John Proctor is the Villain (p. 4), Brooks Giro on sample-based music technology (p. 6), Gwyneth Watson on performance and choreography (p. 8), Camryn Sydnor’s exhibition design internship (p. 10), Rachael Tyler’s Union Square, MD documentary (p. 12), dance highlights featuring Cassidy Cipolla Milchak, Kayla Louge, and Nyla Ratajczak-Dickson (p. 15), and Camila Hildago’s experience with the Disney College Program (p. 16). The remaining section, “More Linehan,” rounds out the issue with performing and exhibit events (p. 19), Arts Boulevard and 30th Anniversary Celebrations (p. 21), a recap of the Spring Trip to Washington, DC (p. 22), and a Linehan Image Mosaic created by current scholars on page 23.
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