Assoc. Prof. Antonio P. Africa, PhD, immediate past Dean of the Conservatory of Music, was appointed to a four-year term as Member of the Technical Panel for Music of the Commission on Higher Education.
Africa will serve from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2028. In a Facebook post, Africa stated that he is 鈥渆xcited to contribute to the program鈥檚 roadmap, responsive and relevant to the needs of the institutions I will be working with, all the other music institutions, and my beloved alma mater, UST Conservatory of Music.鈥�
UST鈥檚 Conservatory of Music, which celebrates its 80th anniversary this year, is a recognized Center of Excellence by CHED. Under Africa鈥檚 leadership, the Conservatory was able to steer through the pandemic while also offering new programs and specializations, such as Music Technology. To date, the Conservatory community accumulates recognitions here and abroad.
