“We are the people, we are the memory, we are the dream, we are the free,” sang Noah Slade, a first-year graduate student in the Music Therapy program.

Finding Slade at the Peoplehood Parade and Pageant was not surprising, given his love of community involvement and helping others find healing through music. As the co-musical director of the Pageant, Slade was responsible for composing and arranging the show’s music, including composing the annual liberation song.

On September 18, 2025, the College of Nursing and Health Professions hosted an end-of-program lunch and celebration for the first cohort of the 2025 DREAM Scholars. The event allowed participants in the inaugural spring/summer cohort to present their research findings, connect with professors and celebrate their hard work and dedication.