UNCW College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts

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Join us in welcoming our newly appointed Assistant Professor of Piano, Dr. Hyeseon Jin. A multifaceted pianist, she earned her DM, MM, and PD from Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music, and her BM from Seoul National University in South Korea.

As an active soloist and collaborative artist, Dr. Jin has performed at major venues including the Kennedy Center and Seoul Arts Center. She has appeared as a fellow at the Gijón International Piano Festival in Spain and an artist-in-residence at Porto Pianofest in Portugal. Most recently, she won the First Prize and the Alan Walker Budapest Prize at the Franz Liszt International Piano Festival and Competition, leading to an upcoming solo recital at the prestigious Liszt Academy in Hungary.

Committed to music education and arts administration, she is the Founder and Director of the IU Blossom Piano Camp and serves as Chair for major competitions, including the NSAL Instrumental Competition and IMTA Hoosier Auditions. Her previous faculty appointments include DePauw University, Anderson University, and the IU Young Pianists Program.

Here's to you, Seahawk class of '26! 🥳 You have so much to be proud of, and the best is yet to come!

A standing ovation for the incredible Class of 2026 from the College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts! 🎓✨

Today marks the celebration of your hard work, creativity, curiosity, and resilience throughout your time at UNCW. From late nights and big ideas to unforgettable experiences and lifelong connections, you’ve built a foundation that will carry you far beyond campus.

As you step into your next chapter, know that the CHSSA community is cheering you on every step of the way. Keep creating, questioning, leading, and inspiring. Your future is bright, Seahawks! 💙

Please join us in congratulating all the CHSSA faculty and staff who won awards this spring -- there are a ton! 🎊 Their hard work and dedication truly help our college and university soar.

CHSSA Awards
- Inspired Award: Dr. Edzordzi Agbozo
- Connected Award: Max Lydy
- Prepared Award: Michelle Manning
- Staff Award: Roxanne Aikey

UNCW Awards
- Chancellor's Teaching Excellence Award: David Houpt
- Distinguished Teaching Professorship Award: Brian Chandler
- Library Faculty Engagement Award: Christopher Stuart
- Staff Award for Customer Service: Julia Wilson
- Staff Award for Efficiency and Innovation: Alyssa Hamman