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I wasn’t sure how viable it was as a career—it wasn’t the most practical choice to make where I grew up.” </p> <p>Mueller attended Boston University for a dual degree program in psychology and art. “I realized I could do both, but I spent most of my time in the school of visual arts and was involved in the community there.” After graduation, Mueller moved to Northern Virginia and became an arts coordinator at a retirement community, teaching classes and curating exhibitions. “It was helpful to have a community arts perspective, not just academic art.” </p> <p>Since enrolling in the MFA program at AU, Mueller has focused on pushing her artistic practice. Her paintings have expanded to become more sculptural with three-dimensional surfaces. “I feel freer to use vibrant colors and to be more inventive in the work,” she says. Working alongside a close-knit cohort of students and professors has also helped Mueller grow as an artist. “They’re people I can really talk to after graduation. They care about my practice and are interested in what I’m doing—they’ve been generous.” </p> <p>Mueller’s work is drawing attention. Last year, she won the Young Artist Award in the Bethesda Painting Awards, an annual juried art competition honoring accomplished painters in the area. Her work, <em>Slow Collision</em>, was featured in a group exhibition at Gallery B. While focusing on her painting, Mueller has continued to teach as an instructor at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Arlington, and as a TA at AU. “I love teaching—I get to exchange ideas with others,” she says. </p> </div> </section> </div></div></div></div></div> </div> <div class="col-md-1"></div> <div class="col-grid col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-5"> <div id="cs_control_6112385" class="cs_control CS_Element_Schedule"><div title="" id="CS_Element_4340588_6112385"><div id="gridRow_1_1_6112385" class="cs_GridRow"><div id="gridCol_1_1_1_1_6112385" class="cs_GridColumn"><div id="cs_control_6363450" class="cs_control CS_Element_Custom"> <section class="row text-block clearfix" id="txt-6363450"> <div class="col-xs-12 no-bs-padding-left"> <p><img alt="Jordan Prassinos and children at lake" id="||CPIMAGE:6568357|0|" src="/cas/images/IMG_5154.jpg" style="width:600px; margin-bottom:0;" title="" /></p> <div style="background:transparent linear-gradient(90deg, #4918CD 0%, #E41748 80%, #E41748 100%) 0% 0% no-repeat padding-box; width:100%; max-width:600px; height: 8px; margin-bottom:12px;"> </div> <h2>Jordan Prassinos<br /> <small>MA, Economics</small></h2> </div> </section> </div><div id="cs_control_6363451" class="cs_control CS_Element_Custom"> <section class="collapsible clearfix collapse-metro-silver narrow-margin"> <header class="col-xs-12 bg-metro-silver"> <a class="collapsed" data-toggle="collapse" href="#collapse-6363451" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="collapse-6363451"> <h2>More about Jordan</h2> </a> </header> <div class="collapse col-xs-12" id="collapse-6363451"> <p>While living in Idaho and completing his master’s degree entirely online, Jordan Prassinos (MA Economics ’24) has received American University’s 2024 Jose and Ursula Epstein Prize for outstanding performance in the MA in Economics program.</p> <p>Jordan’s classroom performance was exceptional, says Professor and Department Chair Kara Reynolds. He also produced a standout capstone, which examined whether democratic institutions enhance the impact of financial development on economic growth in emerging markets. Given Jordan’s findings that robust democratic institutions must go hand in hand with strong financial institutions to promote economic growth, the apparent decline in democratic institutions worldwide could result in a decline in economic growth later down the line.</p> <p>Jordan, who has two small children, says it was challenging at times to balance work, family, and the program. But it was all very worthwhile. “Planning and consistency were the key,” he explains. “There were several times when I felt overwhelmed, but with confidence in myself and a good study plan for the day, week, and month, I knew it would be okay. Consistency won the day.” </p> <p>Jordan notes that American University’s Economics program does not require students to memorize every equation. 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