Notable Alumni

When they graduate, Tyler students join a widespread community of influential and accomplished alumni whose careers that span the gamut of fields in the creative economy. They start their own businesses, find their dream jobs—both at home and around the world —or become esteemed experts in their professions. Here are just some of our success stories:
 

Recent Alumni

  • Marissa Klick BFA '20 Graphic and Interactive Design: Illustrator/Designer, Nickelodeon / Nick Jr.
  • Zareen Johnson BFA '20 Graphic and Interactive Design: Associate Designer, Disney Worldwide Publishing
  • Olivia Lamborn BS '20 Community Development, MS '21 City and Regional Planning: Associate Planner, Office of Safe Streets, Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission
  • Taylor Elyea BA '20 Art History: Registrar Assistant, The Frick Collection, NY
  • Marc Williams BFA '21 Photography: Associate Visuals Editor, Bon Appétit, Condé Nast
  • Abigail Long BSLA '21 Landscape Architecture: Landscape designer, Andropogon Associates
  • Marcus Frye-Boyd BFA '23 Graphic and Interactive Design: Junior graphic designer, Urban Outfitters
  • Jules Defonso BA '23 Art Therapy: Therapy Aide, Magee Rehabilitation Hospital

 

Early-Career & Mid-Career Alumni

  • Brandon Huber, PhD BS '13 Horticulture: Research Scientist and Extension Associate, SC State 1890 Research and Extension
  • Chelsea Stover BFA '14 Metals/Jewelry/CAD-CAM: CAD Designer, David Yurman Jewelers
  • Steven Filips, CHFM, CHC, SASHE BSArch '15, Facilities Management: Assistant Director of Operations and Maintenance, Architectural Trades, Temple University
  • Mariem R. Hakim BSArch '17 Facilities Management, MArch ’19: Architectural Designer, Colliers Engineering & Design
  • Lucia Garzón BFA '18 Printmaking: Master textile printer, Galbraith & Paul
  • Joan Knappik BFA '18 Metals/Jewelry/CAD-CAM: CAD Designer, Tiffany & Co.
  • David C. Donley BSArch '18 Architecture, MArch ’19: Architectural Designer, Spiezle Architectural Group, Inc.
  • Lloyd-Princeton Cangé BFA '19 Painting: Visitor Experience Associate, Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago

 

Distinguished & Established Alumni

  • Paula Scher BFA '70: Internationally acclaimed graphic designer and painter, and principal, Pentagram
  • Syd Carpenter MFA '76: Award-winning ceramics artist and 2022 Temple University Gallery of Success Honoree
  • Edgar Heap of Birds MFA '79: Multimedia artist, educator, activist and one of the most prominent Native American artists in contemporary art
  • Ray Brower BSArch '82: Nationally recognized healthcare planner, and principal, Perkins Eastman
  • Bill Covaleski BFA '85: Co-Founder of Victory Brewing Company
  • Leah Douglas BFA '85 Metals/Jewelry/CAD-CAM: Director of Guest Experience, Philadelphia International Airport
  • Rob Peirce BSArch '87: Senior Architect, DSK (Dewing Schmid Kearns) Architects and Planners
  • Marguerite Anglin BSArch '01 Architecture: Public Art Director, Office of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy, City of Philadelphia