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Earl Lucas (’97 Industrial Design – Transportation) & Ralph Gilles (’92 Industrial Design – Transportation) Featured in PhillyTrib Article on Inventions in Physics, Auto and Aerospace Technology
“Inventions by African Americans into the 21st century include everything from toys to physics to aerospace technology.” –The Philadelphia Tribune
Detroit Must Be The Place
Meet Some of the Muralists Transforming the City, One Brushstroke at a Time, and the Individuals Making Those Opportunities Happen.
Bridge Detroit: The ‘Passage of Knowledge’ in Detroit
“Hey, Detroiters! Welcome back to Culture Canvas. I want to tell you about “Passage of Knowledge,” a new exhibit at the College for Creative Studies celebrating art pieces from the school’s metal shop and foundry, which has been an institution for over 65 years.” —Micah Walker
The Freep Punts It to Don Kilpatrick, Chair of Illustration, to Discuss the Lions Uniform Evolution
Don Kilpatrick, chair of the Illustration department weighs in on the uniforms. “He’s a guy who knows about the power of design, and he’s a pretty serious Lions fan.” –Nancy Kaffer, Detroit Free Press
The Educational Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
“The Function of Education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character — that is the goal of true education.” –Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Glenn Triest (’82 Photography) Selected as Juror for Re/View: CCS Alumni Exhibition
CCS is proud to announce that the 2025 Re/View: CCS Alumni Exhibition will be juried by Glenn Triest, a 1982 Photography alumnus, esteemed Detroit-based photographer, and long-standing member of the Alumni Council. The exhibition opens on May 16, 2025, in the Valade Family Gallery.
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Bridge Detroit: The ‘Passage of Knowledge’ in Detroit
“Hey, Detroiters! Welcome back to Culture Canvas. I want to tell you about “Passage of Knowledge,” a new exhibit at the College for Creative Studies celebrating art pieces from the school’s metal shop and foundry, which has been an institution for over 65 years.” —Micah Walker
The Freep Punts It to Don Kilpatrick, Chair of Illustration, to Discuss the Lions Uniform Evolution
Don Kilpatrick, chair of the Illustration department weighs in on the uniforms. “He’s a guy who knows about the power of design, and he’s a pretty serious Lions fan.” –Nancy Kaffer, Detroit Free Press
Steven Benson (’81 Photography) wins 2024 Exposure One Award: Photographer of the Year
“Steve Benson’s impressive and expansive career is evident in the depth and expression of his winning series, ‘Resonance.’ Although each image is wholly different, there’s a sense of the ‘decisive moment’ within each of his photographs, revealing a master at work.”
CCS Recognized as a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting
College for Creative Studies is one of 471 colleges and universities recognized for outstanding efforts to increase nonpartisan student voter participation in the 2024 election.
Vehicles should better protect against pedestrian head injuries, NHTSA says – CCS’s Raphael Zammit Weighs In
Zammit pointed to the past to highlight how design changes for safety reasons have long been a reality in the industry.
’05 Photography Alumna Bridget Finn: Shaping the Future of Art Basel Miami Beach
“This year, the fair will feature 285 galleries from 38 countries and territories, including 34 newcomers. Finn collaborates with a team of directors, including Maike Cruse in Basel, Clément Delépine in Paris, and Angelle Siyang-Le in Hong Kong.”
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The spot for the inside scoop on CCS. Get to know the community, vibrant Detroit Arts scene, and how our students are designing the future.
First-Year Advice: What I Wish I Knew Before Coming to CCS
College for Creative Studies (CCS) seniors and juniors Alex Scerba (Transportation Design, ‘25), Kate Dembowski (Communication Design and Strategy, ‘25), Wren Huntington (Game Design, ‘25) and Zofia Pejas (Communication Design and Strategy, ‘26) reflect on their experiences at CCS, sharing advice for incoming first year and transfer students about utilizing campus resources, building connections and embracing the supportive community.
What Are the Next Steps After Being Admitted to CCS Graduate Studies?
We’re so excited you’ve been accepted to CCS Graduate Studies and can’t wait to see what you create! CCS Graduate Admissions Counselor Britney Underwood shares important next steps after you’ve been accepted.
