{"nodes":[{"node":{"nid":"113786","title":"ASU music professor earns Keychange Inspiration Award","body":"Erin Barra-Jean\u2019s deep commitment to mentoring and developing the next generation of creative talent has earned her the acclaimed Keychange Inspiration Award.Barra-Jean, assistant professor in Arizona State University\u0027s School of Music, Dance and Theatre and director of the popular music program,\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-05-05T10:08:18-07:00\u0022\u003E05\/05\/2026-10:08am\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"Erin Barra-Jean, assistant professor in Arizona State University\u0026#039;s School of Music, Dance and Theatre and director of the popular music program, has a deep commitment to mentoring and developing the next generation of creative talent. 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