Piano performance major Yimeng Xu, student of Dr. Washington Garcia, has received honorable mention in the 2020 Nebraska MTNA Competition – Young Artist Performance Division.

The MTNA National Competitions are the most successful and prestigious student competitions in the country. Each year, thousands of students compete for top prizes and national recognition. The state competitions are considered the primary educational level with the division and national levels showcasing outstanding performance and honoring significant pedagogical achievement.