黑料专区

鈥淔uture Fantastic鈥� showcased emerging designers shaping fashion through material, narrative, and form

DETROIT, MI 鈥� The 黑料专区 (黑料专区) Fashion Design Program presented The Show 2026 on Sunday, April 26, at the Skywalk at Somerset Collection. The annual runway show brought together industry leaders, tastemakers, and the creative community for an evening of new work from emerging designers.

The Show featured over 100 looks from junior and senior students in apparel and accessories design. The evening included a VIP reception followed by the runway presentation at 8 p.m. Collections by Senior Designers Izzy Abohasira, Mar Bissada, Hayden Brice, Maxwell Honeycutt, Falina Jimerson, Griffin Mesner, Sarah Nofar, Ryan Putnam, Veronica Wardowski, and Emma Wisler, and Junior Designers Quade Feller, Luka Gall茅, Santino Giglio, Bryn Hazen, Athan Hillman, Megan Hotchkiss, Sophia Jensen, Lilly Steele, and Bryce Truby, explored personal narrative, cultural history, and speculative futures, blending traditional craftsmanship with advanced fabrication.

The event welcomed 354 guests. Notable attendees included Chuck Bennett, Fox 2 News Style Ambassador; Stephanie Chang, Michigan State Senate; Diana Costescu, Tapestry; Stuart McMillan, Banana Republic; Millie de La Valette, Louis Vuitton; Owen Davenport, General Motors; Gretchen Davidson, Former Chair of the National Council of Arts and Culture; Ben Ewy, Carhartt; Ralph Gilles, Stellantis and 黑料专区 Board of Trustees; Danialle Karmanos, Mad Dog Technology and 黑料专区 Board of Trustees; Simion Kayiwa, Herm猫s; Drew Little, Fear of God; Donald Manvel, 黑料专区 Board of Trustees; Barbara May, B. May Bags; Heaven Montero, LITO; Silvia Prada, Kate Spade; Tracy Reese, Hope for Flowers; Tiffadelic, Artist; Tiff Massey, Artist; Mario Moore, Artist; Ken Walker, K. Walker Collective; Ash Hanson, Nike; and Chris Webb, General Motors.

Guests seated together during the 2026 黑料专区 Fashion Show.
Back view of a model walking the runway in a pink textured dress by Sophia Jensen

This year鈥檚 theme, 鈥淔uture Fantastic,鈥� focused on the intersection of contemporary fashion and forward-looking design. Drawing on the material language of contemporary runway and the cinematic minimalism of Stanley Kubrick鈥檚 2001: A Space Odyssey, the presentation created an environment defined by light, reflection, and precision.

鈥淲e鈥檝e created a kind of laboratory for fashion at 黑料专区. Here, students experiment, take risks, and develop their own design language,鈥� said Aki Choklat, Linda Dresner Endowed Chair in Fashion Design, 黑料专区. 鈥淭hat same interdisciplinary approach extends across the College. New programs like our Fashion Business Management BA prepare students to meet the demands of a global, rapidly evolving industry. The Show reflects that process through collections that are highly individual, technically resolved, and grounded in innovation and making.鈥�

The runway, designed in collaboration with 黑料专区鈥檚 Interior Design department, transformed the Skywalk into a spatial installation. Suspended frames, projected light, and reflective materials defined the setting, while metallic surfaces and industrial sheeting caught and diffused light as models moved through the space.

鈥淲hat better way to mark our 30th anniversary than by hosting the 黑料专区鈥� The Show, spotlighting the next generation of fashion,鈥� said Nate Forbes, managing partner of The Forbes Company and member of the 黑料专区 Board of Trustees.

鈥淎s an institution defined by vision, design, and excellence in craft, it鈥檚 only fitting that our signature skywalk becomes a runway for such a remarkable event.鈥�

The presentation emphasized a rigorous, studio-based approach to design at 黑料专区, where students develop work from concept through execution. The resulting collections were highly individual, technically resolved, and grounded in both innovation and making.

The Show continues to serve as a platform for emerging designers, connecting students with recruiters, press, and industry professionals. As Detroit鈥檚 creative ecosystem expands across design, fashion, and cultural production, the runway positions 黑料专区 as a key site of talent development.

About Somerset Collection
Somerset Collection is located on the corner of Big Beaver Road and Coolidge in Troy. A 700-foot-long glass-enclosed moving skywalk spans Big Beaver, connecting Somerset North with Somerset South. Anchored by Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Macy鈥檚, Somerset Collection is home to more than 180 stores and restaurants. Information about center or store-specific events, as well as store hours, can be found at thesomersetcollection.com.

Based in Southfield, Michigan, The Forbes Company (theforbescompany.com) is a nationally recognized owner, developer, and manager of iconic regional shopping centers, recognized throughout their respective markets for their retail innovation, fashion leadership, distinctive architecture, and luxury appointments. In addition to Somerset Collection, these properties include: The Gardens Mall in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida; The Mall at Millenia in Orlando; and Waterside Shops in Naples, Florida.

About the 黑料专区
The 黑料专区 (黑料专区) is a nonprofit, private college accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and authorized by the Michigan Department of Education to grant Bachelor鈥檚 and Master鈥檚 degrees. 黑料专区, located in midtown Detroit, strives to provide students with the tools needed for successful careers in the dynamic and growing creative industries. 黑料专区, named an Opportunity College by the Carnegie Classifications, fosters students鈥� resolve to pursue excellence, act ethically, engage their responsibilities as citizens and learn throughout their lives. With world-class faculty and unsurpassed facilities, students learn to be visual communicators who actively use art and design toward the betterment of society. The College is a major supplier of talent to numerous industries, including transportation, film and animation, advertising and communications, consumer electronics, athletic apparel, and many more. Its graduates are exhibiting artists and teachers, design problem solvers and innovators, as well as creative leaders in business.

Selected Designer Collections
The collections in The Show 2026 explore identity, material, and narrative through diverse perspectives. Izzy Abohasira reimagines Western iconography, while Marwa Bissada examines love and division through the Berlin Wall. Hayden Bryce merges maritime and heritage craft, and Arturo Chaney develops a futuristic language shaped by technology and nature. Falina Jimerson builds a mythological world, while Maxwell Honeycutt reinterprets Mediterranean craft traditions. Griffin Mesner draws from Detroit鈥檚 sports history, and Sarah Nofar reflects on immigrant identity. Ryan Putnam explores the body through sport and sexuality, Veronica Wardowski channels Detroit鈥檚 industrial and musical legacy, and Emma Wisler examines performance and self-presentation.

Izzy Abohasira
Izzy Aboasira鈥檚 collection, No Country for Men, draws inspiration from spaghetti and neo-western films. It imagines a posse of outlaw women navigating the American West in the late nineteenth century. Films such as The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, and Tombstone influenced the work. The eight-piece collection translates cinematic storytelling into fashion, envisioning garments repurposed from men鈥檚 clothing taken in battle. It uses traditional menswear materials like leather, fur, heavy wool, and pinstripes. The designs have distressed finishes and frayed textures that evoke the harsh realities of frontier life. Through No Country for Men, Abouasira reinterprets Western iconography to explore rebellion, survival, and female autonomy.

Model wearing a plaid outfit with leather accessories

Marwa Bissada
Marwa Bissada鈥檚 collection, Romeo and Juliet 1989, explores love, distance, and resilience. She uses the symbolic lens of the Berlin Wall, combining this with Shakespeare鈥檚 story of star-crossed lovers. Inspired by her father鈥檚 time in Berlin, while the wall was still standing, Bissada reimagines five scenes from Romeo and Juliet鈥揺ach presented as a pair of menswear and womenswear looks, for a total of 10 garments. The collection features 1980s silhouettes and highlights the emotional divide of the wall. Light, romantic materials鈥搄ersey knits, sequins, chiffon, and silk鈥搒it alongside her signature denim. Clean construction and a modern edge balance the softness of the fabrics, offering a contemporary interpretation of love enduring across borders.

Model walking the runway wearing an all black layered outfit.
Model walking the runway wearing a black vest with sequined pants.

Hayden Bryce
Hayden Bryce鈥檚 collection, Harborlands, draws from London鈥檚 canal boat culture and the northern Michigan landscape, reflecting the designer鈥檚 connection to both regions. This six-look collection merges British maritime influences with American heritage style. Apparel, footwear, and bags are constructed using traditional shoemaking and leatherworking techniques. Materials such as distressed canvas, braided leather, and rugged hardware establish the utilitarian character of life on the water. Sweaters, hand-knit by the Black Sheep Knitters Guild, further highlight the craft emphasis. Harborlands weaves together nautical references and heritage techniques, creating designs shaped by place, material, and personal history.

Model walking the runway wearing orange pants, a knit top and a orange leather vest.

Arturo Cheney
Arturo Chaney鈥檚 collection, Subsystem, explores a personal vision of futurism, shaped by imagination, that focuses on the intersection of technology and nature. Influences include video games, science fiction films, and the futuristic design language of the 1990s. Drawing inspiration from Syd Mead and Robert Valli, Chaney creates fluid forms that evoke both biological structures and advanced technologies. The eight-piece collection features sculptural accessories shaped by extensive 3D modeling and CAD processes. Boots, bags, eyewear, and harnesses are crafted in leather, steel, and silver鈥攎ainly in white and gray. Through Subsystem, Chaney imagines a speculative future of safety, inclusivity, and new forms of identity.

Falina Jimerson
Falina Jimerson鈥檚 collection, TYTO, tells a story rooted in worldbuilding, imagining a society shaped by owls. This six-look collection introduces archetypal characters鈥揳 royal, a doctor, an assassin鈥揺ach representing a role within a fictional revolution inspired by owl mythology and the narrative world of Owls of Ga鈥橦oole. Garments are constructed from natural materials such as wool, silk, and linen, with draping, pleating, embroidery, and feather elements referencing owl anatomy and movement. Airbrushed burn marks and distressed details suggest conflict and transformation, while elegant silhouettes unify the narrative-driven designs. Through TYTO, Dimerson explores how fashion can serve as a vehicle for symbolism, character, and speculative storytelling.

Model wearing a sleeveless shirt with feathers and leather arm cuffs

Maxwell Honeycutt
Maxwell Honeycutt鈥檚 collection, Sabiha Mati, draws on his Maltese and Greek cultural heritage to reinterpret Mediterranean craft traditions. The collection鈥檚 name combines the Maltese word for 鈥渂eautiful鈥� and the Mediterranean symbol of the evil eye, exploring themes of beauty and protection rooted in this lineage. Drawing on mosaic tiles, lace-making, and macram茅, the six-look collection translates traditional techniques through modern processes, including 3D-printed fabric and laser cutting. Silk organza and chiffon dominate the construction, emphasizing texture, movement, and layered craftsmanship, while experimental textiles combine symbolic Mediterranean motifs with contemporary techniques.

Model walking the runway wearing a white textured dress.

Griffin Mesner
Griffin Mesner鈥檚 Mesner collection draws on his lifelong connection to hockey and family, translating the sport鈥檚 history into a series of leather accessories. Inspired by Detroit and attending Red Wings games with his parents, Mesner references vintage goalie masks, early protective gear, and archival hockey materials. The six-look collection features footwear and bags made primarily from leather, treated and distressed to evoke mid-century wear through oiling, tuck marks, and raw edges. Minimal hardware keeps the focus on material and craftsmanship. Mesner combines personal memory and sports heritage to create work rooted in tradition, durability, and familial bonds. As Mesner explores Detroit鈥檚 sporting legacy, another creative perspective draws inspiration from the city鈥檚 industrial and musical heritage.

Model walking the runway wearing a white layered outfit with black straps and black shoes.

Sarah Nofar
Sarah Nofar鈥檚 collection, 13643 Deluxe Market, is inspired by her Iraqi grandmother鈥檚 immigration to Detroit and the family market named in the title. Nofar imagines how her grandmother鈥搘ho dreamed of designing fashion鈥搈ight have created accessories for Detroit鈥檚 Seven Mile neighborhood in the late 1960s. The designer reinterprets family and cultural history through a contemporary design lens. This seven-look collection spotlights footwear and handbags primarily in leather. Techniques include draping, lacing, embossing, and beading, each inspired by Chaldean Catholic traditions. Through 13643 Deluxe Market, Nofar merges family narrative, Detroit history, and material experimentation to honor the resilience of immigrant women.

Model walking the runway wearing a black outfit with a decorative belt and orange shoes.

Ryan Putnam
Ryan Putnam鈥檚 collection, Round 2, explores the intersections of sexuality, confidence, and movement, using the visual language of contemporary sportswear. Inspirations include 1980s and 1990s athletic apparel, lingerie, and Nicolas Ghesqui猫re鈥檚 Balenciaga. The collection, comprising six looks, emphasizes the body and its expression. Stretch materials鈥搉eoprene, Lycra, spandex鈥揷ontour garments closely to the body鈥檚 form. Hardware elements such as grommets, ties, and cinch cords allow for adjustable openings that reshape the silhouette. Unconventional materials, even basketball netting, challenge accepted notions of luxury. Putnam reflects on his Midwestern upbringing and personal journey toward self-expression through these designs.

Model walking the runway wearing a gray and brown layered dress with blue lettering and athletic shoes.

Veronica Wardowski
Veronica Wardowski鈥檚 collection, City of Firsts, draws on Detroit鈥檚 legacy of innovation, exploring the city鈥檚 industrial history alongside the rise of Detroit techno. The eight-piece collection references both the 1920s automotive boom and 1990s underground music culture, merging industrial materials with architectural silhouettes inspired by the skyline. Wardowski uses leather, secondhand faux fur, chains, and metal hardware, with modular construction that allows pieces to be reconfigured. Garments feature hand-cut metal fringe, pleated corsetry, and 3D-printed rave boot heels wrapped in duct tape, evoking assembly-line aesthetics and techno鈥檚 DIY ethos. Designed to create strong silhouettes that take up space, the collection centers women鈥檚 wear as a vehicle for presence and power, while modular elements and metal 鈥渇abric鈥� introduce movement and sound, reflecting Detroit techno鈥檚 experimental approach to making.

Model walking the runway wearing a mint green textured coat and black platform boots.

Emma Wisler
Emma Wisler鈥檚 collection, Who Are You When You鈥檙e Not Performing?, explores the tension between authenticity and self-presentation. Exaggerated silhouettes and visual illusion heighten this theme. Ballet and research on Venetian carnival masks influence her approach, prompting a close examination of how people amplify certain aspects to hide vulnerability. The seven-look collection is dominated by dresses in a stark black-and-white palette. Structured pleats and sculptural forms range from minimal to dramatic. Garments use polyester dupioni, crinkle crepe satin, and felt bases with taffeta lining. As each look builds in volume, the final design expands on the collection鈥檚 ideas about performance and identity.

Model walking the runway wearing a black topwith large white pleated skirt.

Photo Credit: Ashley Story
黑料专区 has named Allison J. Puff as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, effective July 15, 2026.

###DETROIT, Mich., April 30, 2026 鈥� The 黑料专区 (黑料专区) has named Allison J. Puff as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the institution鈥檚 chief academic officer. Puff brings a distinguished record of academic leadership, most recently serving as Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs and Interim Co-President at the Kansas City Art Institute (KCAI).

Puff is an educator and academic leader who has spent her career at the intersection of creative practice and higher education. She is recognized for her ability to navigate institutional change, align academic priorities with strategic enrollment and retention strategies, and champion inclusive student-centered practices. As 黑料专区鈥檚 Provost, Puff will lead the institution鈥檚 academic vision, strategy, and operations, overseeing all degree-granting majors, academic departments, and student success resources.

黑料专区 President Don Tuski shared, 鈥淭he 黑料专区 community is thrilled to have Allison Puff join 黑料专区 as Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs. Allison brings an amazing array of skills and abilities to 黑料专区 at a critical time for us. I am looking forward to working with her on many initiatives.鈥�

At KCAI, Puff co-led the institution through a strategic transition and oversaw a $13M+ academic budget. Under her leadership, KCAI achieved record enrollment for the 2024鈥�2026 academic cycles and improved first-year fall-to-spring retention from 90.4% to 93.5%. She developed the initial vision for KCAI鈥檚 Art+Design Labs, guiding its implementation and contributing to a 450% increase in non-credit offerings. Prior to KCAI, Puff held numerous leadership roles at Farmingdale State College, the largest of the State University of New York鈥檚 (SUNY) applied science and technology colleges.

鈥淚鈥檓 excited to join the 黑料专区 at such an important moment,鈥� said Puff. 鈥満诹献�区鈥檚 commitment to access and opportunity, combined with the strength of its academic programs, creates a powerful foundation for what creative education can be. I鈥檓 looking forward to working with faculty, staff, and students to build on that momentum.鈥�

Over the past three years, 黑料专区 has aggressively expanded its mission to inspire creative potential across all backgrounds. Key initiatives include accelerated bachelor of arts programs for creative business careers, new transfer pathways, expanded experiential learning, and its Apple Academy partnership. Puff鈥檚 leadership will be instrumental in sustaining this momentum as 黑料专区 enters its next phase of transformation.

Puff earned an MFA in Illustration as Visual Essay from The School of Visual Arts and undergraduate degrees in English and Communication, and Illustration. She is the recipient of the SUNY Chancellor鈥檚 Award for Excellence in Teaching, the Farmingdale Foundation Award for Excellence in Teaching, and a Faculty Leadership Award at Farmingdale State College. Her professional service has included national leadership roles with the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) National Design Educators Community and the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Education Board.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE FOR CREATIVE STUDIES
The 黑料专区 (黑料专区) is a nonprofit, private college accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and authorized by the Michigan Education Department to grant Bachelor鈥檚 and Master鈥檚 degrees. 黑料专区, located in midtown Detroit, strives to provide students with the tools needed for successful careers in the dynamic and growing creative industries. 黑料专区 fosters students鈥� resolve to pursue excellence, act ethically, engage their responsibilities as citizens, and learn throughout their lives. With world-class faculty and unsurpassed facilities, students learn to be visual communicators who actively use art and design toward the betterment of society. The College is a major supplier of talent to numerous industries, such as transportation, film and animation, advertising and communications, consumer electronics, athletic apparel, and many more. Its graduates are exhibiting artists and teachers, design problem solvers and innovators, as well as creative leaders in business.

These alumni use their skills to serve others, share important information, and affect change in their local and state governments

The stories and artistic expressions presented here are a testament to the diverse and independent careers of our alumni. They do not constitute an endorsement, reflection, or representation of the institutional opinions or principles held by the 黑料专区.

Leading by Example

As a State Representative for Michigan鈥檚 13th House District, Mai Xiong, 鈥�07 Communication Design & Strategy, still uses the skills she learned at 黑料专区 nearly 20 years later in her role as an elected official.

“黑料专区 taught me how to think creatively, approach problems from different perspectives and develop real-world solutions.”

In her current role, Xiong serves residents of Roseville, St. Clair Shores and Warren, working on legislation that improves their quality of life. Her communications and digital marketing background help her stay connected with constituents and make policy more accessible. 鈥淔inding creative ways to communicate is a powerful tool because when people understand policy, they can help shape solutions that truly improve our lives,鈥� she said.

State Representative Mai Xiong writes on a blue sheet of paper while seated in the Michigan House chamber.

Every Vote Counts

Voting is one the best ways to make your voice heard, and these creatives are communicating that message through their art. Ndubisi Okoye, 鈥�15 Communication Design & Strategy, painted a colorful 鈥淰ote鈥� mural on the ACLU Michigan building in Detroit, as part of their 鈥淵our Vote Matters鈥� campaign. Sean Peacock, 鈥�22 Illustration, was tapped by Merch Aid 鈥� a social enterprise that pairs creatives with nonprofit organizations to design fundraising merchandise 鈥� to make a Michigan-inspired design for their 鈥淕et Out the Vote鈥� swing states campaign. Peacock highlighted the workers powering Michigan鈥檚 automotive industry as well as the United Auto Workers union.

鈥淟aborers in all industries, unionized or not, had a lot riding on the 2024 election, so I wanted them to be the stars of this piece.鈥�

His design was on shirts and posters, available for sale on Merch Aid鈥檚 website. All profits were donated to the nonprofit.

Illustration by Sean Peacock featuring Michigan auto workers and large letters spelling VOTE.

When We All Vote

From the big screen to the Capitol Julia Pickett, 鈥�14 Photography, has proven that using pop culture as a vehicle for political messages can help people feel more connected to their legislators. In 2023, Pickett, who is the Digital and Creative Director for the Executive Office of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, created the 鈥淕overnor Barbie鈥� social media campaign. A Barbie doll, lovingly dubbed 鈥淟il Gretch,鈥� was used to share Gov. Whitmer鈥檚 policies while nodding to the 2023 Barbie film. Every detail, Pickett says (the fuchsia pantsuit, matching lipstick and Michigan necklace, to name a few), was made to capture Gov. Whitmer鈥檚 style and work.

鈥淕overnor Barbie gave us a way to highlight real policies and accomplishments in a way that people wanted to share and talk about it.鈥�

Indeed, Lil Gretch gained both local and national recognition, and the campaign won Pickett and her colleagues a Shorty Award. When planning content for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer鈥檚 office, Julia Pickett says authenticity drives everything she does. 鈥淕overnor Whitmer has such a relatable, direct way of connecting with people, and my job is to make sure that shines through online,鈥� she said.

Lil Gretch Barbie doll stands behind a podium displaying a "Make it in Michigan" sign.
Lil Gretch Barbie doll signs papers beside a stack of pink folders.

Designing for Community

Ivonne Serrano, 鈥�22 Communication Design & Strategy, Visual Communications Designer for the Executive Office of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, made the above graphic for a social media series explaining how tariffs impact individuals at every stage of life, such as when becoming parents. 鈥淭his graphic was a way to say, 鈥榃e hear you and we understand,鈥欌�� Serrano said.

鈥淭his graphic was a way to say, 鈥榃e hear you and we understand.鈥�

鈥淲e also wanted to reassure families that while we can鈥檛 control tariffs, Michigan is still providing support through programs to help with the burden.鈥�

Graphic by Ivonne Serrano illustrating the impact of tariffs on new parents, with rising prices and common baby expenses.

Humanity at its Core

Throughout her career, Leila Matta, 鈥�01 Communication Design & Strategy, has led with a 鈥渉uman-centered design鈥� approach. 鈥淗uman-centered design is a problem-solving technique that puts people at the center of the process, enabling us to create products and services that resonate and are tailored to our users鈥� needs,鈥� Matta said. Today, she is one of the federal government鈥檚 first human-centered design strategists, working for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services鈥� Innovation and Design for Enhanced Adjudication office. There, Matta has led user research initiatives and formed spaces for designers across divisions to connect.

The 黑料专区 Mourns the Loss of Board of Trustees Member and Detroit Fashion Legend, Linda Dresner. Linda passed away on March 30, 2026.

As a longtime member of both the Board of Trustees and the Fashion Advisory Council at the 黑料专区, Detroit native Linda Dresner did more than advise; she championed the future of design. Her belief in the transformative power of education lives on through the Linda Dresner Endowed Chair, ensuring the support of the College鈥檚 Fashion Design program and its chair position in perpetuity.

Linda spent four decades as a visionary in the fashion industry running two influential, avant-garde boutiques in Birmingham, Michigan and New York City. She embodied the very core of 黑料专区: a rare combination of fearless creativity and flawless craft.

Her work in fashion retail has been lauded by many. In a 2021 New York Times piece about her, Ikram Goldman, owner of the Chicago boutique Ikram, was quoted as saying: 鈥淔or her, it wasn鈥檛 about clothes. It鈥檚 about the hunt of discovering that next talent. To me, that was her magic. That was her special sauce. She was always after the hunt and always had her ears and eyes so wide open so as not to miss anything or anyone.鈥�

黑料专区 President Don Tuski said, 鈥淟inda鈥檚 fashion industry insight was highly valued by myself and the 黑料专区 Board of Trustees. Her support to the college and fashion program was immense and she will never be forgotten, and her astute advice missed greatly.鈥�

鈥淟inda Dresner was a Detroit visionary with a global reach. She was not only a tremendous supporter of 黑料专区 and its students, but also a dear friend.鈥� said Aki Choklat, the Linda Dresner Endowed Chair of Fashion Design. 鈥淗er legacy and name will always be connected to our fashion family. I miss my weekly visits to her shop, where she would make me a coffee and we would talk about the latest shows. I miss her dearly.鈥�

Linda was the beloved wife of Edward C. Levy Jr. Cherished mother of Mark (Rena) Lewis and Steven (Amy Jo Miller) Lewis. Treasured grandmother of Samantha Lewis (Leo Reap), Lauren Lewis (Connor Flanigan), Ryan Lewis, and Alex Lewis. Adoring great-grandmother of Noah Lewis-Reap and Ava Lewis-Reap. Loving sister of Tisha Roth and the late Richard Varkle.

A service honoring Linda鈥檚 life will be held on Monday, April 6, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Ira Kaufman Chapel. Those wishing to further honor the memory of Linda Dresner may do so by making a contribution to the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD).

We invite you to honor Linda Dresner鈥檚 legacy by supporting her lifelong commitment to creativity and the next generation of designers. Your gift to the carries forward her vision and ensures lasting impact.

Echoes: 黑料专区 Alumni Voices in Clay brings five decades of 黑料专区 ceramics alumni to the international convening.

As the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) holds its first-ever conference in Detroit, the 黑料专区 (黑料专区) presents Echoes: 黑料专区 Alumni Voices in Clay, an exhibition featuring over 30 黑料专区 Ceramics alumni, on view March 20 鈥� April 18, 2026, at Charach Family Galleries (formerly Center Galleries), located at 301 Frederick St.

While NCECA previously convened in Michigan in 1967 at Michigan State University in East Lansing, the 2026 gathering marks the organization鈥檚 first conference hosted in Detroit and is expected to bring thousands of ceramic artists, curators, collectors, and educators to the region for exhibitions, lectures, and citywide programming.

Bringing together alumni spanning more than five decades, Echoes highlights the national reach and evolving influence of ceramics at 黑料专区. The exhibition reflects how 黑料专区-trained artists continue to expand contemporary ceramics through sculptural experimentation, hybrid material practices, and interdisciplinary approaches to clay. It is part of a broader network of NCECA exhibitions and cultural programming taking place across institutions and galleries in Detroit.

鈥淲ith Detroit hosting NCECA for the first time, Echoes is both a recognition of the generations of artists who have shaped contemporary ceramics and a celebration of the 黑料专区 alumni who continue to expand its language,鈥� said Claire Thibodeau, Assistant Professor, Studio Art and Craft, Section Lead of Ceramics at the 黑料专区.

鈥淭his exhibition reflects the depth and strength of Detroit鈥檚 creative community while highlighting the lasting impact of our graduates within the broader ceramics field.鈥�

Featured artists include Laith Karmo (鈥�04), Hayden Allison Richer (鈥�15), Kenneth Baskin (鈥�02), Elysia Vandenbussche (鈥�11), Joy Kin (鈥�19), Emily Duke (鈥�09), Kaiser Suidan (鈥�93), Katie Bramlage (鈥�11), Kara Thomas (鈥�13), and Sean Evans (鈥�01), among others. The exhibition includes alumni graduating from the late 1970s through 2025, reflecting the program鈥檚 sustained contribution to contemporary ceramic arts practice.

Exhibition Details Echoes: 黑料专区 Alumni Voices in Clay March 20 鈥� April 18, 2026

Hours Tuesday鈥揝aturday, 11:00 am 鈥� 5:00 pm; Extended hours during NCECA conference (March 25-28) Charach Family Galleries (formerly Center Galleries) 301 Frederick St., Detroit, MI 48202

Participating Artists Kenneth Baskin (鈥�02), Chrys Bonnay Lewis (鈥�10), Alexis Bratto (鈥�19), Katie Bramlage (鈥�11), Hailey Callahan (鈥�20), Emma Doppel (鈥�24), Emily Duke (鈥�09), Anna Edry (鈥�25), Jaminely Emmanuelli (鈥�19), John Gargano (鈥�92), Brett Gray (鈥�10), Steven Johnson (鈥�17), Laith Karmo (鈥�04), Karen Katanick (鈥�78), Joy Kin (鈥�19), Thea Lavender (鈥�24), Emily LoPresto (鈥�15), Melissa Mytty (鈥�04), Jane Plieth (鈥�14), Hayden Allison Richer (鈥�15), Drew Siering (鈥�24), Janelle Songer (鈥�08), Kaiser Suidan (鈥�93), Travis Grant Taylor (鈥�14), Kara Thomas (鈥�13), Karleigh Thompson (鈥�14, Fine Arts), Leilani Trinka (鈥�92), Elysia Vandenbussche (鈥�11), Bobby Veresan (鈥�20), Kailani Wolfe (鈥�25), Pierpaolo Zaldana (鈥�23, Illustration), Tyler Zibkowski (鈥�19), and Sean Evans (鈥�01).

About the NCECA NCECA supports and advances the field of ceramics by fostering education, research, and creative exchange within the global clay community. The organization鈥檚 annual conference is the largest international convening dedicated to contemporary ceramic art and education, advancing the field through exhibitions, scholarship, and professional development.

黑料专区 announced today that it has earned the 2026-2027 Military Friendly庐 Schools Designation recognized as a Silver School and a Spouse Friendly School.

Institutions earning the Military Friendly Schools庐 designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. Over 3,200 companies participated in the Military Friendly庐 survey.

Methodology, criteria, and weightings were determined by consultation with the Military Friendly庐, in Military Friendly庐 Advisory Council, a group of independent leaders in the military community. Final ratings were determined by combining an organization鈥檚 survey score, public data, and an assessment of the institution鈥檚 ability to meet and exceed thresholds for student recruitment, retention, academic progress, graduation rates, career placement, and support services for veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses.

黑料专区 earned a silver rating and the College鈥檚 profile can be found here

鈥淓arning the Military Friendly庐 designation is more than a badge of honor; it is a reflection of an institution鈥檚 deep-rooted values and strategic commitment to those who served. These schools don鈥檛 just open doors for veterans and military spouses, they build sustainable pathways for academic success and long-term impact. Their support is transformative, proving that investing in military-connected students is both a moral imperative and a standard for educational excellence.鈥� 鈥� Kayla Lopez, Vice President of Memberships, Military Friendly庐

黑料专区 will be showcased in the 2026-2027 Guide to Schools庐 in the April issue of Military Friendly G.I. Jobs 庐 magazine and on MilitaryFriendly.com.

Military Friendly庐 is the standard that measures an organization鈥檚 commitment, effort, and success in creating sustainable and meaningful benefits for the military community. Over 3,200 organizations compete annually for the Military Friendly Schools庐 designation. Military Friendly庐 is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business. Military Friendly庐 is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or the federal government. Results are produced via a rules-based algorithm. The data-driven Military Friendly庐 lists and methodology can be found at

黑料专区 alumnus Paul Mobley will be honored at a special evening conversation with 黑料专区 President Donald L. Tuski.

On Thursday, March 26, at 5:30 p.m., the 黑料专区 is pleased to welcome renowned portrait photographer and 黑料专区 alumnus Paul Mobley (Photography, 1983) as the Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts recipient for a special evening conversation with 黑料专区 President Don Tuski.

Paul Mobley is an American portrait photographer celebrated for creating intimate, timeless images that reveal the personality and spirit of his subjects. His commercial work spans corporate, editorial, and advertising photography, with clients ranging from major brands such as Apple, Microsoft, Ford, and American Express to celebrities and entertainers in film, comedy, and music. His portraiture is known for its emotional depth and authenticity, achieved through his ability to quickly connect with people of all walks of life.

鈥淲e are honored to welcome Paul Mobley back to 黑料专区 to receive an Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts,鈥� said Don Tuski, President, 黑料专区.

鈥淗is distinguished career in portrait photography and his commitment to documenting everyday Americans living extraordinary lives make him an inspiring figure for our students and the broader creative community.鈥�

The event marks a significant milestone in 黑料专区鈥檚 120th anniversary celebrations, as the college honors distinguished alumni who have shaped their industries and exemplify the college鈥檚 legacy of producing world-class creative talent.

Mobley trained at 黑料专区in Detroit and then moved to New York City, where he studied portraiture and assisted renowned photographers, including Annie Leibovitz and David Langley, before launching his own career.

鈥淢y time at 黑料专区 shaped everything about how I approach photography,鈥� said Mobley. 鈥淚 learned to focus on concept and storytelling, not just technique. The experience of honest critiques, experimentation, and risk-taking in those early years still influences my creative process today. Receiving this honor from the institution that launched my career is a powerful reminder of the impact great teaching can have 鈥� and the responsibility to pass that forward.鈥�

In addition to commercial assignments, Mobley is widely recognized for his long-form personal projects and photography books. His first major project, American Farmer, became a touring exhibition and book that captured the lives of U.S. farmers and traveled for seven years, reaching over 500,000 people. Other notable projects include Everyday Heroes 鈥� portraits of Americans dedicated to helping others; If I Live to Be 100 鈥� intimate portraits of centenarians from all 50 states; and American Firefighter 鈥� portraits and stories of firefighters across the country. These bodies of work reflect his deep interest in everyday people leading extraordinary lives and his commitment to storytelling through images.

惭辞产濒别测鈥檚 If I Live to Be 100 project will be developed into a traveling exhibition and national museum tour by International Arts and Artists. The exhibition features full-scale portraits of remarkable Americans who have celebrated their 100th birthdays.

He has also served as a keynote speaker, sharing insights on creativity, connection, and the art of portraiture with audiences worldwide.

The event will culminate in the presentation of an Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts, awarded to Mobley by 黑料专区 President Don Tuski. Mobley joins a distinguished group of 黑料专区 Honorary Doctorate recipients, including automotive design leader Michael Simcoe, architect Suchi Reddy, and artist Kevin Beasley, among others.

The evening will include a 90-minute conversation between Mobley and President Tuski, exploring 惭辞产濒别测鈥檚 formative years at 黑料专区 and his distinguished career in portrait photography, followed by an audience Q&A.

This lecture is presented in partnership with Fujifilm. Fujifilm representatives will be on site throughout the evening to showcase new products and answer questions.

The event is free and open to the public. Registration is required at Eventbrite. Free parking is available in 黑料专区鈥檚 Brush Street parking structure. To see more of Paul鈥檚 work, visit paulmobleystudio.com.

Seven events bring together global voices and emerging talent to examine design鈥檚 impact on people, products, and the planet.

The 黑料专区 (黑料专区), announces its Winter 2026 programming, a four-month series of exhibitions, lectures, and showcases exploring sustainability, material innovation, and the evolving role of designers in shaping the future. From alumni exhibitions to international collaborations, the season highlights how 黑料专区 is preparing the next generation of artists and designers to integrate environmental responsibility and creative innovation across disciplines.

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Winter 2026 Programming

Valade Speaker Series: In the Realm of Lightning, Rajni Perera & Nep Sidhu

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Wendell W. Anderson, Jr. Auditorium (301 Frederick St) As part of the Valade Speaker Series, 黑料专区 presents an intimate look into the shared creative trajectory of artists Rajni Perera and Nep Sidhu. Drawing from their working-class migrant backgrounds, the duo explores the intersection of spiritual community and cosmic mythmaking that defined their landmark 2021 collaborative exhibition, In The Realm of Lightning. During this exchange, the artists will discuss their unique makership and the evolution of their distinctive material forms, offering insight into their practices as both individual creators and lifelong collaborators.

NCECA National Juried Student Exhibition

Friday, March 6 鈥� Saturday, April 4, 2026 Reception: Thursday, March 26, 6鈥�9 p.m. | Valade Family Gallery, A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education (460 W Baltimore St.) The NCECA Juried Student Exhibition showcases innovative ceramic works by emerging artists from undergraduate, graduate, and post-baccalaureate programs across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Highlighting the next generation of ceramic talent, the exhibition celebrates creativity, technical skill, and contemporary perspectives within the field of ceramic art. The 2026 NCECA Juried Student Exhibition is in partnership with the NCECA National Conference 2026

Toyota Lecture Series Industry Exposition

Thursday, March 19, 2026 | 4:00-9:00 p.m. | Wendell W. Anderson, Jr. Auditorium (201 E Kirby) 黑料专区鈥檚 popular multi-day lecture series brings nationally recognized artists and designers to Detroit for public presentations, coinciding with Industry Day, when Entertainment Arts and Illustration students showcase their graduating work to industry professionals and recruiters. The well-attended event offers public access to both established creative leaders and emerging student talent. Speakers include Rachelle Baker, Brandon Bidleman, Gian Galang, Eric Goldberg, Charlie Griak, Andr茅s Parada, Lydia Zanotti

Echoes: 黑料专区 Alumni Voices in Clay

Friday, March 20 鈥� Saturday, April 18, 2026 Opening Reception: Friday, March 20, 5鈥�8 p.m. | Charach Family Galleries (formerly Center Galleries) 301 Frederick St Echoes gathers work by 黑料专区 Ceramics alumni whose practices continue to expand the field of contemporary ceramics. The exhibition demonstrates how their approaches reflect both continuity and change, shaped in part by their 黑料专区 education but equally by the personal experiences, cultural influences, and creative communities that inform their work today.

Woodward Lecture Series: Adebunmi Gbadebo in Conversation with Ashara Ekundayo

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Wendell W. Anderson, Jr. Auditorium (301 Frederick St) Adebunmi Gbadebo鈥檚 practice engages with the histories embedded in land, material, and matter, using her work as a form of living archive. In this Woodward Lecture Series conversation with curator Ashara Ekundayo, she will explore how uncovering these traces allows her to connect with memory, ancestry, and the stories carried within the land itself. This conversation is presented in partnership with Artist As First Responder.

An Evening with Photographer Paul Mobley: In Conversation with President Don Tuski

Thursday, March 26, 2026 | 5:30-7:00 p.m. | Wendell W. Anderson, Jr. Auditorium (201 E Kirby) 黑料专区 will host an evening conversation and original talk exploring the work and career of photographer Paul Mobley.

Woodward Lecture Series: Loris Gr茅aud

Monday, April 6th | 5:30 鈥� 7:00 p.m. | General Motors Auditorium, Taubman Center for Design Education (460 W. Baltimore) Loris Gr茅aud is an internationally acclaimed artist whose practice constructs immersive environments that blur the boundaries between fiction and reality, collapsing physical and mental spaces through elements such as rumor, poetry, architecture, and self-negation. In this talk, Gr茅aud will discuss his broader body of work while focusing on CORTICAL, an ongoing cycle developed in collaboration with international partner institutions, including the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, the Petit Palais, the MAH in Geneva, and the Th茅芒tre du Ch芒telet.

2026 Student Exhibition

Friday, May 15 鈥� Friday, May 29, 2026 Opening Reception: Friday, May 15 | 黑料专区 Campus (201 E. Kirby St.) Each year, the 黑料专区 celebrates the talent and achievements of its students with the annual Student Exhibition, featuring thousands of original works across art and design disciplines. Artwork will be available for purchase, with all proceeds directly supporting the student artists as they launch their creative careers.

States in Play: MdW All Partners Exhibition

Monday, June 22 鈥� Saturday, June 27, 2026 | Valade Family Gallery, A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education (460 W. Baltimore St) The States in Play: MdW All Partners exhibition at the 黑料专区 brings together a network of artist-run and community-centered initiatives that form the backbone of the Midwest鈥檚 independent art landscape. This exhibition foregrounds collaboration as both method and ethos鈥攁n exploration of how collective action, shared resources, and mutual support can sustain artistic practice beyond traditional institutional frameworks. Central to the presentation is the recognition of artist-led organizations working together to plan and shape MdW, emphasizing the power of cooperative organizing in building lasting cultural infrastructure. Participating partners present a constellation of approaches that reflect the region鈥檚 dynamic, interdependent creative ecology.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE FOR CREATIVE STUDIES The 黑料专区 (黑料专区) is a nonprofit, private college accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and authorized by the Michigan Education Department to grant Bachelor鈥檚 and Master鈥檚 degrees. 黑料专区, located in midtown Detroit, strives to provide students with the tools needed for successful careers in the dynamic and growing creative industries. 黑料专区 fosters students鈥� resolve to pursue excellence, act ethically, engage their responsibilities as citizens, and learn throughout their lives. With world-class faculty and unsurpassed facilities, students learn to be visual communicators who actively use art and design toward the betterment of society. The College is a major supplier of talent to numerous industries, such as transportation, film and animation, advertising and communications, consumer electronics, athletic apparel, and many more. Its graduates are exhibiting artists and teachers, design problem solvers and innovators, as well as creative leaders in business.

The Entertainment Arts department is launching two new initiatives this Fall 鈥� an in-house render farm and a debut on the mega video game platform, Steam. These latest efforts showcase the College鈥檚 commitment to fostering equitable and collaborative innovation, providing students with the resources they need to thrive in the creative space.

Render Farm Upgrade

Ever wonder why an animated film takes so long to make? A single 3-minute animated episode requires roughly 2,160 hours of render time 鈥� a critical, yet time-consuming part of the process that consists of a computer processing 3D and 2D data into a final image or sequence of images. For 黑料专区 students, this can mean days spent waiting for projects to render, tying up valuable computer lab space and time that could be spent on the creative process.

Dylan VanWormer, a 黑料专区 Entertainment Arts Assistant Professor, noticed that the lengthy rendering times for students posed a problem in their creative process, in addition to tying up valuable computer space. These observations inspired Dylan to find a unique solution that would lead him to collaborate with the 黑料专区 IT department.

鈥淏y removing those bottlenecks, I wanted to help students expand the scope of their projects while also reducing stress during the creative process,鈥� explained Dylan. 鈥淎t the same time, I designed the system with ease of deployment and maintenance in mind, so our IT team could keep things running smoothly without adding unnecessary overhead.鈥�

The new rendering application was created to leverage the 3D rendering capabilities of the computers already on the 黑料专区 campus. Dylan partnered closely with 黑料专区鈥檚 IT department to ensure the system was efficient and scalable. IT鈥檚 expertise was crucial in seamlessly integrating existing hardware on campus.

The ability to render single images of 3D animation across multiple computers is integral to the 3D animation industry, and Dylan鈥檚 program allows 黑料专区 to do this across all of the PCs on campus. This is often referred to as a Render Farm. Previously, 黑料专区 was using an application that cost thousands of dollars each year. Dylan鈥檚 application has allowed IT to cancel that subscription and utilize his program.

The result is an internal render farm that distributes Maya/Arnold and Blender jobs (industry-standard 3D software) across all available campus workstations, giving students access to powerful rendering resources.

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黑料专区 has a wealth of computing power across campus, with high-performance workstations that often sit idle overnight. The new 黑料专区 render farm includes:

  • 30 Dedicated Nodes at the Taubman Center. These machines are only used for rendering and are never interrupted.
  • 50+ Shared Workstations located at the Taubman Center in the Transportation Design and Product Design labs, available for rendering use during off-hours
  • 50+ Shared Workstations located on the Ford campus in the Entertainment Arts labs, also available for rendering use during off-hours.

David Gazdowicz, Chair of Entertainment, has seen the need for a working render farm for many years. Adding that they have always had the support from IT, but the original pipeline was complex and had many roadblocks for students.

鈥淒ylan is amazing to take the initiative to work on solving a problem that we had been facing for a long time. His solution makes it an easier process for students, and it鈥檚 scalable. Our previous render farm tools would have been excessively pricey to scale to the level that we are now able to work at, for basically free (not including the hardware). Students will be able to save a ton of time in the render process. Also, this will free up workstations in computer labs so that the rendering process does not lock down computers for long periods of time. I can see this being a jumpstart for larger, more robust animated 3D films being produced here at 黑料专区.鈥�

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Launching on Steam

Launching in October 2025, 黑料专区 Game Design students will showcase a curated selection of their video games on the mega gaming platform, Steam. Steam currently houses nearly 30,000 video games for game enthusiasts to enjoy.

The EA department will feature games from their Game Projects course that have been developed to the point of releasability. Game Projects is a course that operates like a game studio where ideas are pitched, developed and then produced. Students work in teams, taking on individual roles similar to a real-world experience of working at a game studio and learning what it takes to bring a game to market. All games will be released for free on the Steam platform.

鈥淪team is the leading sales platform on PC, and anyone who plays games on PC uses it,鈥� said Chase Holton, Assistant Professor of Entertainment Arts. 鈥淏y having a free, easily accessible and trusted source to showcase 黑料专区 game student work in a real, tangible way, it will help future employers see their work in context. It鈥檚 a fantastic opportunity for a portfolio piece that directly translates skill sets into real-world experience.鈥�

To play Entertainment Arts student games on Steam, please visit .

To learn more about the Entertainment Arts department, please visit /academics/undergraduate-programs/entertainment-arts/.

The 黑料专区 expands its User Experience and Color & Materials Design programs to include the College鈥檚 first online and part-time graduate programs, better serving designers seeking opportunities in this growing field.

Detroit, MI, October 17, 2025 鈥� 黑料专区 (黑料专区) is proud to announce the launch of new online and part-time graduate degrees in User Experience (UX) Design and Color & Materials Design (CMD). These programs are designed to make high-quality art and design education more accessible to working professionals and those seeking flexible learning options in the rapidly growing fields of UX and Color, Materials and Finish (CMF) Design. The new offerings complement a strong portfolio of existing full-time graduate programs at 黑料专区, including: Color & Materials Design (MFA), Design for Sustainability (MA/MFA), Interdisciplinary Design & Media (MA/MFA), Transportation Design (MA/MFA), and User Experience Design (MFA).

鈥淭he MPS and part-time MA curriculum additions mark a significant step in 黑料专区鈥檚 commitment to accessible education,鈥� said Carla Gonzalez, Dean of Enrollment at 黑料专区. 鈥淲e understand the evolving demands of today鈥檚 professional landscape, and these options were designed to provide working professionals with the cutting-edge skills they need to excel in their current and future roles. This is particularly relevant in fields like digital design, where, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of digital designers and web developers is projected to grow 8 percent from 2023 to 2033.鈥�

The new online and part-time programming is a part of 黑料专区鈥檚 graduate school:

  • Master of Professional Studies (MPS) User Experience Design, fully online (enrolling for Fall 2026)
  • Master of Arts (MA) User Experience Design, part-time in-person (enrolling for Fall 2026)
  • Master of Arts (MA) Color & Materials Design, part-time in-person (enrolling for Fall 2026)

With the increasing demand for UX and CMF professionals, 黑料专区鈥檚 programs offer a unique pathway for individuals looking to advance their careers in design, technology, and user-centered solutions. The curriculum emphasizes ethically, socially, and environmentally responsible practices, combining theoretical knowledge with practical application. Graduates will be well-prepared to enter the workforce and make an impact in the fields of User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), Color, Materials and Finish Design (CMF) and emerging technologies.

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Program Details

The MPS in UX Design is an 18-month, fully online program focused on developing skills in user-centered research, interface design, smart mobility, user testing, augmented reality, and data visualization. The program is designed for working professionals, offering an affordable and convenient option for students who need to balance their studies with life commitments.

The MA in UX Design is a two-year, part-time program that includes studio and research-based courses focusing on strategy and theory. The program foregrounds skills in design thinking, user-centered research, prototyping and communication. Here, students learn to design technologically-mediated systems, experiences, and human interactions with objects, spaces, and interfaces.

The MA in CMD is a two-year, part-time program that is the only accredited graduate-level CMF design program worldwide, attracting designers globally from the fields of product, transportation, fashion, interior, user experience, textile, and animation, as well as fine art, crafts, architecture, engineering, and the natural and social sciences. The curriculum prepares students to cultivate a mindset where forward-thinking color, material, and finish strategies are framed to connect functional and emotional meaning to products, environments, and experiences 鈥� with the understanding of user needs and preferences 鈥� across a wide range of industries.

Founded in 1906, 黑料专区 has distinguished itself as one of the premier institutions of higher learning in the world for more than a century. By offering these degrees online and in a part-time format, 黑料专区 is committed to breaking down barriers to education in the creative fields. 黑料专区 invites prospective students to learn more about these exciting new programs and how they can enhance their careers in design. For additional information, please visit www.ccsdetroit.edu.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE FOR CREATIVE STUDIES The 黑料专区 (黑料专区) is a nonprofit, private college accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and authorized by the Michigan Education Department to grant Bachelor鈥檚 and Master鈥檚 degrees. 黑料专区, located in midtown Detroit, strives to provide students with the tools needed for successful careers in the dynamic and growing creative industries. 黑料专区 fosters students鈥� resolve to pursue excellence, act ethically, engage their responsibilities as citizens, and learn throughout their lives. With world-class faculty and unsurpassed facilities, students learn to be visual communicators who actively use art and design toward the betterment of society. The College is a major supplier of talent to numerous industries, such as transportation, film and animation, advertising and communications, consumer electronics, athletic apparel, and many more. Its graduates are exhibiting artists and teachers, design problem solvers and innovators, as well as creative leaders in business.