20220525 Tim McLaughlin LM

Tim McLaughlin has been named the dean of the Texas A&M College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts, and the inaugural recipient of the Ray Rothrock ’77 Endowed Dean’s Chair. McLaughlin has served as interim dean since the school was established in September 2022.

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Nguyen is set to graduate Saturday with a Master of Fine Arts degree. Nguyen will also be honored as a distinguished student in the College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts’ Graduation Recognition Ceremony on Friday.

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These join the existing minors — Choreography, Dance Performance, Devised Theatre, Film and Media Studies, Game Design and Development, Graphic Design, Music Technology, Performance Studies and Studio Art — in providing a wide array of options for students.

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