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Associate Professor of Art Tammy Nguyen, Assistant Professor of Art and Design and Engineering Studies Yu Nong Khew, Carrie Yamaoka ’79, and the Center for the Arts' 2019-2020 Artist in Residence Laurie Anderson all currently have works on display in Venice, Italy.

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Images 1-4 of Nguyen's installation as part of "In Minor Keys," the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, Venice, Italy. May 9–November 22, 2026. Images courtesy the artist and Lehmann Maupin, New York, Seoul, and London. Photography by Studio Kukla.

Images 5-7 of Khew's installation as part of the group show "Visions," Anima Mundi, ITSLIQUID International Art Fair, Palazzo Albrizzi-Capello, Venice, Italy. July 17–31, 2026. Images courtesy of ITSLIQUID Group. "SSH 02," white and grey lambswool with acrylic structure. Created on Wesleyan's Shima Seiki 3D knitting machine in the Textiles Hub.

Images 8-10 of Anderson's installation as part of "In Minor Keys," the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, Venice, Italy. May 9–November 22, 2026. Images courtesy La Biennale di Venezia. Photography by Andrea Avezzù, Jacopo Salvi, Marco Zorzanello, and Luca Zambelli Bais. "All in Your Head," 2026. Sound installation, binaural stories. 20 min. Dimensions variable. "Notebook," 2026. Immersive painting installation, sound. Dimensions variable. by @wes_alumni

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Sounds like another Wesleyan summer! Click the sprout.link in bio to listen on Spotify. by @wes_alumni

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“I couldn’t afford to go to college without getting full financial aid, so I worked for a year and a half after high school to save up for the applications, and to travel from my home in South Africa to the northeast of the US to visit colleges and figure out a) if I really wanted to move here, b) how to get in and, c) how to get a full ride. I visited over 30 colleges during my 90 day backpacking trip. Wesleyan was in the first month of my trip and after being on campus, I couldn’t help but compare every other experience to how it felt being at Wes, and how immediately I connected with everyone I spoke to. Once I got my acceptance and financial aid package, I didn’t even need to compare my other offers, I knew where I wanted to go.

On day one of international student orientation, sitting on Foss Hill with fellow international students, FGLI students and a handful of fall athletes I met some of my best friends to this day. I came in thinking I would do the 3-2 Engineering program but after just a few weeks on campus and taking Computer Based Modeling and Digital Fabrication with Professor Elijah Huge, I knew I wanted to stay at Wes the full 4 years, and also add Studio Art to my academic ambitions. My first two years were STEM heavy, knocking out most of my Bio classes, doing research and diving into 300 level classes so that my final two years could be Art focused. I ended up double majoring in Biology and Studio Art, and minoring in Integrated Design, Engineering and Applied Sciences. I loved every class that I took and I let myself be led by passion and curiosity rather than the initial idea I had going into the start of my first year.

I’m now a construction engineer, and the problem-solving and team work I learned through the IDEAS minor, architecture studios, research lab and field hockey turf all inform my day to day work and allow me to approach challenging building conditions in NYC in creative and collaborative ways.

We need more Wesleyans in every industry, but especially in sustainability and construction that has such high potential for impact and change! Reach out to me, I’d love to chat and help get you where you want to be.” :) Amy Schapp ’21 by @wes_alumni

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No smartphones, no group chats and yet everyone still found the party. taken in Wesleyan University by @wes_alumni

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When Clara Preisig ’25 arrived at Wesleyan as a walk-on swimmer, she never imagined that her journey would include competing for two varsity programs, overcoming a major injury, and ultimately pursuing a career in clinical research.

Now, she’s bringing that same resilience, curiosity, and adaptability into her work as a Clinical Research Coordinator at Mass General Brigham Sports Medicine:

🏊‍♀️ Walk-on member of Wesleyan Women’s Swimming & Diving
💪 Overcame a two-year shoulder injury with the support of coaches and teammates
🚣‍♀️ Competed with Wesleyan Women’s Crew during her senior year
🏆 Helped the Cardinals earn a third-place national finish
🧠 Neuroscience & Behavior and Psychology graduate
🔬 Clinical Research Coordinator at Mass General Brigham Sports Medicine

From the pool and rowing shell to the research clinic, Clara approaches every challenge the same way: stay open to new opportunities, trust the process, and keep moving forward even when the path changes unexpectedly.

She credits her student-athlete experience for teaching her how to adapt through setbacks, advocate for herself and others, and embrace a multidisciplinary approach to growth, learning, and discovery.

🔗 Tap the link in our bio to learn more!

Written by: David Gottlieb ’22 and Arsenii Ponochovnyi ’26 by @wes_alumni

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Her name is Atiya Walcott ’16, and she's incredibly fashionable. Before becoming a successful full-time content creator, Atiya worked hard and played hard while studying film at Wesleyan. Her career illustrates a valuable lesson: don’t be afraid to switch things up. by @wes_alumni

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Congratulations to our newest Alumni Elected Trustees! Judith Absalon ’90, Julie Wilgoren Coffman ’88, and Jenina G. Nuñez ’04 will serve a three-year term beginning July 1, 2026. Thank you to all who voted in this year’s election! Read more about the newest Alumni-Elected Trustees at the sprout.link in bio. by @wes_alumni

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That is so Wes taken in Wesleyan University by @wes_alumni

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Sliding into the final hours of the 100-Hour Challenge! Every gift made by June 12 at 4:30 p.m. ET will be matched dollar-for-dollar. Double your impact for current and future Wesleyan students. Link in bio. by @wes_alumni

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Congratulations to Alex Levy '08 for an incredible night at the Tony Awards! He was part of the producing teams behind three Tony-winning productions this season: "Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman", "CATS: The Jellicle Ball", and "Giant". Overall, the three shows brought in 10 Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Play for "Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman," where Alex Levy ’08 is pictured on the right.

📸: Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions A group of people standing on a stage, dressed in formal attire, holding an award. Behind them is a large sign that reads, "Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman. by @wes_alumni

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“I was eager to try something new, outside the Los Angeles environment I grew up in. I was invited to fly out for a weekend by Cliff Thornton, and once I set foot onto campus, it all clicked. Wesleyan’s vibe just felt right, and it was the place where I could really tap into my personal growth.

While at Wes, I was part of Ujamaa’s leadership team, the men of color- Invisible Men group, Spectrum Queer People of Color club, West African dance, Ebony Singers, Oddfellows Playhouse student teacher, Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship, and numerous student-led dance and theater productions.

I was also one of the co-founding organizers of the student of color art show “Be the Art”. This was particularly special since it felt rooted in the community and was built from the ground up. We were responding to needs and concerns that many students of color artists had expressed, not feeling seen for their artistic contributions in the larger community, and critiquing the art world’s elitism and racism. It was a powerful collaboration and displayed the brilliance of student of color artists on campus, showcasing a range of mediums and experiences.

After graduation, I followed the footsteps of many in my family by becoming an educator, the fourth generation on my maternal line. I have taught at a youth theater, museums, public and independent school classrooms, outdoor education, as well as summer and after-school programs for 15 years. I’ve also worked with nonprofit organizations, including Outdoor Afro, the Radical Monarchs, National Equity Project, and Black Teacher Project. Currently, I work in philanthropy at the East Bay Community Foundation, where I mobilize resources and provide capacity-building support to Black-led and other historically underinvested community-based organizations.

Presently, I’m interested in learning more about ancient healing modalities, including meditation, herbalism, and ancestor divination. I want these ancestral intelligence tools to serve not only me in my current life as a community worker and caregiver to my parents, but also to benefit the liberation and healing of oppressed people everywhere.” —Julius Crowe Hampton ’09 by @wes_alumni

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Our passions may be different, but our connection to Wesleyan is shared. ❤️🖤

Help support those passions during the 100-Hour “The World Needs More Wesleyan” Challenge. Now through Friday, June 12 at 4:30 p.m. ET, every gift will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $1 million. Click the link in bio to double your impact. taken in Wesleyan University by @wes_alumni

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