Faculty Spotlight: Joshua Anderson, DMA, named Grammy Musical Educator Award semi-finalist

May 08, 2025

Faculty Spotlight: Joshua Anderson, DMA, named Grammy Musical Educator Award semi-finalist

May 08, 2025

The College of Liberal Arts is proud to share that Joshua Anderson, DMA, associate professor of clarinet at the University of Nevada Reno's College of Liberal Art's School of Music, has been named a semi-finalist for the 2026 Grammy Music Educator Award.

This national recognition honors teachers who have made a significant and lasting contribution to music education and who demonstrate a commitment to the broader cause of maintaining music education in schools.

You can view the full list of semi-finalists on the Grammy Awards website. 

Congratulations, Professor Anderson!

See more University recognitions

May 08, 2025

Editor's Picks

A black and white image of man in a white coat standing by an electronic machine.

Reproduction made us all. So why do so many mysteries still persist?
A smiling woman wearing glasses, a light plaid coat, and a white top stands outside on a green lawn with a large tree and brick building in the background.

Biomedical Engineering student named an NSF Graduate Research Fellow
A student outside a door labeled "insectary."

Grads of the Pack: Elizabeth Walsh
Russ Renzas standing in front of a window looking into a lab that has yellow lighting.

Nanofabrication Lab opens April 18
Latest From

Nevada Today

Media & Society

Six Reynolds School students honored with prestigious Hearst Awards

The awardees were recognized for their exceptional work in the multimedia, writing and audio categories

A grid of students' headshots from left, Bela Delos-Reyes, Jace Ouchida, Aiden Maher, Alysha Cancino, Kat Fulwider and James Perez.
5/9/2025
Research & Innovation

Reproduction made us all. So why do so many mysteries still persist?

Nevada researchers tackling one of maternal health’s biggest shortcomings: Preterm labor

A black and white image of man in a white coat standing by an electronic machine.
5/9/2025
Impact & Student Success

College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources celebrates excellence at 2025 Spring Awards Night

Event honors students, faculty, staff and supporters for achievements in academics, research and service

Smiling mean and women seated at a table pose for a picture.
5/9/2025
Education & Public Service

‘Navigating the Road to Independence’ summit empowers youth with disabilities and special health care needs

Family Navigation Network hosts 2-day event

Staff members of Amplify Life, Taylor Cheney and Kennedy Martinez with summit attendee in the middle, Shelby Benzing.
5/9/2025
Arts & Culture

Meet Spencer Hannibal-Smith: new assistant director of bands and operations manager for University Bands

A longstanding College of Liberal Arts member joins us for a new journey in music education

Spencer Hannibal-Smith onstage conducting.
5/8/2025
Research & Innovation

University researchers predict improved water yields after forest thinning

Runoff increases by 8% to 14% from thinned forests during drought years when it’s needed most

A smiling man posing against a background of snow-capped mountains.
5/7/2025
Impact & Student Success

Megan Biagi named the 2025 recipient of the F. Donald Tibbitts Distinguished Teacher Award

'My ultimate goal is to help shape safe, competent and compassionate medical providers'

Professor Megan Biagi is presented Tibbits award from School of Medicine dean Paul Hauptman and Provost Jeffrey Thompson.
5/7/2025
Research & Innovation

Bridging engineering and medicine

Electrical & Biomedical Engineering Associate Professor Josette El Zaklit’s research could improve the health of pilots and others working in extreme conditions

Woman in a tan print blouse stands in front of lab equipment, smiling at the camera.
5/7/2025