September 4, 2007
As if we didn’t already know . . .
Eastman’s hot
Hey, when you’re hot, you’re hot. The 2008
Kaplan/Newsweek “How
to Get into
College” guide has named the Eastman School the “Hottest Music School,” selecting it as one of 25 noteworthy schools that offer top academic programs and also generate “extra buzz” because of recent events or trend-setting initiatives.
College” guide has named the Eastman School the “Hottest Music School,” selecting it as one of 25 noteworthy schools that offer top academic programs and also generate “extra buzz” because of recent events or trend-setting initiatives.
The Kaplan/Newsweek guide cited Eastman students’ ability to take
additional academic classes in the College of Arts, Sciences, and
Engineering and to participate in Eastman’s Institute for Music
Leadership. The guide also noted that applications to Eastman were up 10
percent this year, more than the national average.
“This selection recognizes the innovative and
dynamic opportunities Eastman students have for an unparalleled artistic
and scholastic experience,” says Douglas Lowry, dean of the Eastman
School. “It underscores our commitment to giving students a
well-rounded education thoroughly grounded in the highest of musical
values, yet vigorously presented in order to prepare them for their
professional lives.”
According to Kaplan/ Newsweek, the “Hottest” list recognizes schools with
growing reputation and popularity among top students. Other schools on the
list
include Cornell University as “Hottest Ivy” and Princeton University as “Hottest for Liberal Arts.” The full list is available online at www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20228437/site/newsweek.
include Cornell University as “Hottest Ivy” and Princeton University as “Hottest for Liberal Arts.” The full list is available online at www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20228437/site/newsweek.
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