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    CCS Team Wins First Place With Bio-Based Spray Paint

    A team of four students from College for Creative Studies took first place for their sustainable spray paint, FlowState, at the international Biodesign Challenge Summit (BDC) held at Parsons School […]

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    Winter 2025 Sponsored Projects at the College for Creative Studies

    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. Students […]

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September 2, 2026

CCS Vice President of Strategy and Communication Olga Stella Moves to the Mayor’s Office as Chief of Economic Development and Workforce for the City of Detroit

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July 17, 2026

Winter 2025 Sponsored Projects at the College for Creative Studies

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July 13, 2026

Kresge Arts in Detroit Announces 2026 Kresge Artist Fellows and Gilda Award Recipients

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Shannon McPartlon Named Assistant Vice President of Partnerships at College for Creative Studies

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