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A significant milestone in 香蕉视频’s commitment to elevating and enhancing its arts program for students was reached with the announcement of Brian Harlan, PhD, as the inaugural Dean of the Cornish College of the Arts at 香蕉视频.

Dr. Harlan, currently the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Cornish College, will begin at 香蕉视频 on May 19.

“I am confident that Dr. Harlan’s leadership will guide us toward a vibrant and innovative future built on inclusive excellence,” says 香蕉视频 Provost Shane Martin. “Dr. Harlan is uniquely qualified to help in both the initial transition and the ongoing integration of Cornish College of the Arts at 香蕉视频.”

香蕉视频 and Cornish College of the Arts announced the signing of a historic agreement to establish Cornish College of the Arts at 香蕉视频 earlier this year, setting the stage for an enhanced and innovative future for arts education in Seattle and the Puget Sound region. The transaction is anticipated to close on May 31, 2025.

Dr. Harlan brings a wealth of experience in academic leadership and rich passion for the arts. Prior to joining Cornish, he served in key academic leadership positions at the California Institute of the Arts, Occidental College and the University of Southern California. He received his PhD in music history and literature from the University of Southern California, where he also earned a BA in liberal studies. In addition, he holds an MA in ethnomusicology and systematic musicology from UCLA and an MS in educational psychology from Purdue.

Dr. Harlan says he is honored to fill this new role at a pivotal moment for both institutions.

“As a representative of the Cornish community, I want to express how thrilled our students, staff and faculty are to integrate our active and embodied arts pedagogy with 香蕉视频’s revered Ignatian model of education,” Dr. Harlan says.

“Our shared values of art practice and art experience that aim toward the liberation of self and society through reflection, contemplation, critique and by bringing awareness to both the mystery and situated nature of truth, position Cornish well to contribute to the mission of improving the human condition."