MIAD seniors selected for The Grilled Cheese Grant
Three New Studio Practice: Fine Arts seniors were selected as recipients for the fifth annual Grilled Cheese Grant.
- Yhazmin Sanders-Sanchez, 2nd place, $500
- Maria Alfaro, 3rd place, $400
- Nick Drain, 5th place, $285
The grants provide support for seniors working on their thesis projects.
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