College of Arts & Sciences

Art history is really about the study of the history of visual ideas, or the study of creative thinking and visual strategy. I want students to think creatively and analytically, to engage themselves and their constituencies more deeply into whatever they are most absorbed in. Studying art history involves learning about history, government, architecture, religion and psychology, in addition to art. This kind of cross-disciplinary investigation adds value, grows imagination, and creates opportunity—personally, communally, professionally.

The Political Science department gave me a plentitude of opportunities to expand my knowledge within this field. I was able to study politics at Oxford University, immerse myself into Cuban culture and government, research droughts as a McNair scholar, and be a civil servant to minority groups through the Gallegly fellowship.

I wanted to be a Sports Management major because I have always loved watching and playing sports. My whole life has revolved around sports, whether it was watching my brother play or when I played. I played softball for 7 years and stopped after high school because I wanted to focus on school and my future. I was able to coach for two years and learned about the behind the scenes of softball. This motivated me to want to learn more about sports management and the different positions behind it. When I graduate, I want to work with Major League baseball, whether it is with a specific team or just MLB in general.