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Recent art education doctoral alum receives Hoffa Dissertation Award | Penn State University

Glynnis Reed-Conway won the Hoffa Dissertation Award in Art Education for 2025–26 at Penn State.
Her dissertation, a arts-based autoethnography, addresses healing from sexual trauma through conjure feminism and worlding.
Reed-Conway earned her doctorate in art education and women’s, gender and sexuality studies from Penn State in 2025.
Her work emphasizes inclusive spaces for diverse worldviews in K–12 and undergraduate education.
The Hoffa Award committee chair notes the significance of her scholarly work in education.
Reed-Conway also holds an MFA from UC Irvine and a BA from Occidental College.
Reed-Conway’s abstract connects trauma, healing and collective action through art.
The section quotes her viewing art and writing as healing tools in educational settings.
The Penn State news release highlights her dual focus on art education and women’s studies.
Last Updated date for the Penn State article is February 27, 2026.

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