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College for Creative Studies Partners with Bedrock to Transform Downtown Detroit with Festive Holiday Window Displays
This season, College for Creative Studies and Bedrock are transforming downtown with “Windows on Woodward,” a festive storefront gallery for everyone to enjoy. Select Bedrock retail tenants along Woodward Avenue,…
Communication Design & StrategyFashion Design
A Legacy of Creativity and Care: The Charach Family’s Enduring Gift to CCS
When artist Janice Charach (’73 Advertising Design) arrived at the College for Creative Studies, she quickly found what so many CCS students discover: a place where creativity, curiosity and belonging…
AlumniGiving Impact
2026 Kresge Artist Fellowship Application Cycle Begins
Metropolitan Detroit artists are invited to apply for a 2026 Kresge Artist Fellowship, a $50,000 no strings attached award recognizing creative vision and ongoing contribution to the region’s cultural life.…
AnimationEntertainment Arts
Creativity, Generosity and Legacy Take Center Stage at CCS Scholarship Celebration Luncheon
Photo Credit: Elayne Gross The College for Creative Studies welcomed donors, trustees, alumni, students, faculty and friends to the second annual Donor Appreciation Scholarship Celebration Luncheon on October 7, in…
Giving Impact
The College for Creative Studies Alumni Council Welcomes Two New Members
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…
AlumniGraphic Design
Remembering the Legacy of Maria Luisa Rossi, Designer, Educator and Professor Emeritus
The College for Creative Studies Mourns the Loss of a Beloved Professor and Design Leader. Maria Luisa Rossi, Professor Emeritus, passed away on November 4, 2025, after a long, brave…
AcademicsFaculty
From Pixels to Play: Entertainment Arts Supercharges Development with Massive New Render Farm and Drops New Student Games on Steam
The Entertainment Arts department is launching two new initiatives this Fall – an in-house render farm and a debut on the mega video game platform, Steam. These latest efforts showcase…
Entertainment ArtsGame Design
College for Creative Studies Launches New Online and Part-Time Graduate Academic Programs
The College for Creative Studies expands its User Experience and Color & Materials Design programs to include the College’s first online and part-time graduate programs, better serving designers seeking opportunities…
MFA Color & Materials DesignMFA UXD
