Congratulations graduates

​On May 27, 2022, the Department of Art History welcomed its latest addition of young art historians: 12 new holders of bachelor of arts in art history, who joined the other two graduates who completed their degrees in winter 2022. Our small, loving and student-focused department has a long-standing record of graduating students with outstanding accomplishments. Past records include students admitted to master's and doctoral programs in major universities both within the United States and abroad, students who entered museums and public institutions, and students who were offered positions and internships in renowned art institutes, galleries and international auction houses. Our new ARTH graduates continue this excellent tradition. Congratulations to the class of 2022!​

Caroline Berger graduated with an honors bachelor of arts with distinction in art conservation and art history, and with minors in English and art. “Thanks to the support of the art history and art conservation departments, I held nine internships during my four years of undergrad. I was also an active part of the Honors College and the UD theatre community, holding all four honors fellowship positions and serving on the executive boards of both E-52 Student Theatre and the Rubber Chickens Improv Troupe." Next year, Caroline will be pursuing a master's degree in principles of conservation from the University College London in England.

Angela Cerasaro graduated with a bachelor of arts in art history. “My journey at UD studying art history was remarkable. I have met incredibly intelligent classmates and professors who have provided immense support and encouragement along the way." Angela's plan after graduation is to search for an opportunity where she can use her skills to their advantage. Also, she would love to travel the world. Traveling has always been a passion of hers and she looks forward to visiting other countries and learning about different cultures in the world.​

Emily Gray graduated with an honors bachelor of arts with distinction in art history and English. “I will take the next year off to teach English in Spain through the North American Language and Culture Assistants Program with my fellow art history graduate Theresa Keefe. While we have not been assigned to our placement school yet, we will most likely be living in either Madrid, Catalonia or Asturias. I am excited at this opportunity to immerse myself in Spanish culture and travel throughout Europe." When Emily returns from her trip abroad, she intends to apply to graduate programs in English literature. She would like to use her post-graduate degree to pursue a career in popular fiction publishing as an editor and aspiring writer.

After four years at the University of Delaware, Jaylin Harrison graduated with a bachelor of arts in art history, with minors in Africana studies and museum studies. After graduation, Jaylin will take a gap year. In the summer, she will be participating in a museum education Internship at the Biggs Museum in Dover, Delaware, and will also be working part time at Macy's in the fulfillment center. After taking a gap year to build up her resumé and do some traveling, she plans to return to study for a master's degree in art history with a certificate in museum studies. “I would like to thank my professors in the Department of Art History for helping me find my passion and love for museums and art galleries. Congratulations to the Class of 2022, and good luck in all of your future endeavors!" ​

Samantha Hrycak graduated with a bachelor of arts in art history. She has been a research assistant in the Department of Art History through the UDRAW program. “My first plan after graduation is to relax and enjoy my summer of freedom! After four years of school, I want to free my mind from any work for the time being! UD has been so fun, and I will always cherish the years. I look forward to what my future has to hold, and I am thankful for the opportunity that Delaware provided for me."

Theresa Keefe graduated with a bachelor of arts with distinction in art history, a bachelor of fine art and a minor in religious studies. In May this year, Theresa completed and successfully defended her thesis for her art history degree, which focuses on Helen Frankenthaler and materiality in Abstract Expressionism. Meanwhile, she is also planning her senior exhibition for her fine arts degree. “In the future, I hope to travel in order to see the art I have been learning about for the past 4 years and to create artwork to eventually open a studio in Europe. After a year or two, my plan is to either go back to school for a master's degree in either art history or fine arts and eventually teach." ​

Morrigan Kelley graduated with a bachelor of arts in art conservation and art history, with a minor in museum studies. During her time at UD, Morrigan also completed a graduate certificate in historic preservation. Since beginning her college career, she worked with a range of materials and hopes to continue to learn about different theories of preserving cultural heritage. “This summer, I will be working in Winterthur's Paintings Conservation Studio, examining and treating a painting by Henry Ossawa Tanner for the Legacy Museum at Tuskegee University. I will also continue my work in outreach by preparing for an AIC seminar series in photograph conservation, in addition to serving as an instructional assistant for an art history course at UD's English Language Institute. In my downtime, I will be attending a National Park Service workshop in traditional wood and log preservation in the Grand Tetons National Forest."

During her four years at UD, Elizabeth (Liz) Louzeiro had the opportunity to study many different subjects. This May, Liz graduated with a bachelor of arts in art history and English, with a minor in journalism, the three subjects she is extremely passionate about. “Although for my first two years at UD, I was unsure of what path was right for me, I am so thankful for my advisors who guided me to pursue my love of art history. Thanks to the three internships I had during my time at UD, I am currently in the process of interviewing with different public relations agencies and have already received one job offer." ​

After four great years at UD, Yulimar (Yuli) Luna Colón graduated with a bachelor of arts with distinction in art conservation and art history. During her undergrad years, Yuli held multiple executive board positions and interned on different occasions within three different institutions. This summer, she will be returning home to Puerto Rico to see her family and relax after graduation. Next year, she will be living in Los Angeles, California, holding the position of post baccalaureate conservation intern at the J. Paul Getty Museum. “I am beyond ecstatic to graduate and put my four years into practice, and I would like to thank all of the wonderful professors in both the art conservation and art history departments, who have been so great to work with in these past few years. I would also like to thank my friends from UD and my family back home. I couldn't have done it without you."

Since graduating in Winter '22 with a bachelor of arts in art history, Victoria (Tori) Nazarewycz moved to Ohio to live with her closest friends. She has since picked up graphic design and photo-editing commissions. She would ultimately like to settle into a career in a museum, historical society or maybe even an auction house, but her passion for graphic design has returned full-force. “No matter what, art will always play a huge part in my life. I am extremely grateful for everything I have learned in UD's art history program."​

Cassandra Padovani graduated with a bachelor of arts in art history with minors in English studies and Spanish studies. A Delaware resident, she is known for her love of art and fluency in languages, and has had many adventures in art history and literatures, enjoying the best of interdisciplinary studies at UD, from classical and medieval to modern and contemporary. Cassandra's commitment to research and to excellence in scholarship has been greatly admired by her professors.

After four years at UD, Daniella (Danni) Statia graduated with a bachelor of arts in art history and Spanish studies, with a minor in museum studies. After graduation, Danni will be in Maryland for the summer, preparing for a relocation to New Orleans. In the fall, she will be attending Tulane University with a fully funded scholarship to pursue a master's degree in art history with a concentration in art of the Americas. “I am so thankful for all the help and encouragement I received from the Department of Art History at UD all these years. Thank you all for the amazing four years, and congratulations to the Class of 2022!!!"​

​Sara Tideman graduated with a bachelor of Arts in art history with a minor in museum studies. Her next steps are continuing to work at Mt. Cuba Center in Hockessin, Delaware, and beginning a prestigious curatorial internship with the Brandywine River Museum of Art in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. ​