Christine Montalbano (’22, User Experience Design) has always been curious about how things work. A lifelong creative with an interest in making experiences both functional and intuitive, she found a…
The CCS community mourns the loss of former trustee, arts enthusiast, philanthropist and Detroit businessman Richard Manoogian. Mr. Manoogian died Friday, September 25, 2026 at the age of 90. Most…
Mayor Mary Sheffield announced today the appointment of Olga Stella as Chief of Economic Development and Workforce for the City of Detroit. A longtime Detroiter, Stella has spent her career…
Student well-being, safety and experience are Dan Long’s guiding lights. These were his priorities when he came to the College for Creative Studies in 2005 and first served as Student…
Longtime partnerships leader to head the College for Creative Studies Office of Partnerships as the new Assistant Vice President Shannon McPartlon, a 20-year CCS leader, has been named Assistant Vice…
If Denise Thomas could pick up the phone and call every single College for Creative Studies alum and tell them their alma mater appreciates them and is there for them,…
CCS alumna and Trustee Molly Valade and her husband Mark Valade established the Valade Family Endowed Chair in Studio Art & Craft.The College for Creative Studies (CCS) is thrilled to…
College for Creative Studies Announces Esteemed Group of Honorary Degree Recipients Detroit, MI – College for Creative Studies is proud to announce its 2026 honorary degree recipients: Dustin Yellin, artist…
Veronika Scott, who turned a class project into an internationally recognized workforce development organization, is College for Creative Studies’ 2026 Distinguished Alumni. “I don’t think I would’ve started Empowerment Plan…
“Future Fantastic” showcased emerging designers shaping fashion through material, narrative, and form DETROIT, MI – The College for Creative Studies (CCS) Fashion Design Program presented The Show 2026 on Sunday,…
