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The College for Creative Studies is delighted to announce the addition of Alicia Poley, ’13 Graphic Design and Katherine Savelle, ’25 Photography to the Alumni Council. Their appointment further strengthens the connection between the College and its extensive alumni community.

Discover how CCS Photography alumnus Evan Butka (‘10) built a career behind the camera, from HBO and Netflix to the set of SLAY and Euphoria, bringing emotion to life one frame at a time.

Discover how CCS Photography alumnus Evan Butka (‘10) built a career behind the camera, from HBO and Netflix to the set of SLAY and Euphoria, bringing emotion to life one frame at a time.

During the Winter semester, the College for Creative Studies hosted 14 sponsored projects, including a diverse range of sponsored projects and competitions that engaged a variety of academic departments.

From Car Interiors to Vintage Finds and Home Design, a story in progress with Woodward Throwback’s co-founder and head of design, and CCS alum, Bo Shepard.

Tim Flattery, Provost, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Chief Academic Officer for the College for Creative Studies (CCS), is retiring, effective June 30, 2025.

CCS alumna Elizabeth Salonen is making waves at NeoCon 2025, partnering with Bernhardt Design to create a captivating experience in their showroom, Space 320 at The Mart. Salonen, a distinguished multidisciplinary artist-designer, has unveiled “Meditations on Canvas,” a series of seven meticulously hand-stitched large-scale works that truly embody her unique Finnish design ethos: functional beauty intertwined with a deep connection to materiality.

Hidden Gems: Meet Meredith Fleischer of The MF Gallery

Bridge Detroit features article about Library Street Collective show The Art ‘Beneath Our Feet’ by CCS alumni and Detroit artists Mario Moore, ’09 Illustration and Lakela Brown, ’05 Fine Arts.

From design student in Detroit, Michigan, to Design Assistant at Louis Vuitton in Paris, France. Aki chatted with Nikki during her recent visit back to the CCS Fashion Design department.

Discover the inspiring journey of Mark Allen ’94, “Mr. Jeep,” from an unexpected conversation to becoming a legendary automotive designer. Learn how his CCS education shaped his iconic Jeep designs, including the four-door Wrangler and hidden “Easter eggs,” and his impact on the industry.

CCS’s 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, Sabrina Nelson, ’91 Fine Arts, will never forget her first visit to College for Creative Studies.