Shannon McPartlon Named Assistant Vice President of Partnerships at College for Creative Studies
College for Creative Studies names longtime leader Shannon McPartlon as Assistant Vice President of Partnerships to head its expanded office.
Driving Growth and Philanthropy: Meet CCS’s New Vice President for Institutional Advancement Denise Thomas
Denise Thomas is appointed Vice President for Institutional Advancement at CCS, bringing a community-focused vision to alumni relations and philanthropy.
CCS Announces New Endowed Chair in Studio Art & Craft
CCS alumna and Trustee Molly Valade and her husband Mark Valade established the Valade Family Endowed Chair in Studio Art & Craft.
CCS Announces Esteemed Group of Honorary Degree Recipients
The College for Creative Studies announces its 2026 honorary degree recipients: Dustin Yellin, Moray Callum, Lynn Alandt, and Paul Mobley. Learn more here.
Veronika Scott is the 2026 Distinguished Alumni
Veronika Scott, who turned a class project into an internationally recognized workforce development organization, is College for Creative Studies’ 2026 Distinguished Alumni.
College for Creative Studies Presented The Show 2026 at Somerset Collection
Explore the emerging talent of the College for Creative Studies (CCS) Fashion Design Program. Discover how students at The Show 2026 at Somerset Collection pushed the boundaries of style through their “Future Fantastic” collections, blending traditional craftsmanship with advanced fabrication. Read about the innovative apparel and accessory designs from this year’s CCS Fashion Show.
College for Creative Studies Appoints Allison J. Puff as Next Provost
The College for Creative Studies names Allison J. Puff as Provost and VP for Academic Affairs. Learn about her record of leadership and vision for CCS Detroit.
“Got Something to Say?” – Changemaking Alumni in Politics
Discover how College for Creative Studies alumni are using design, photography, and illustration to shape public policy and community engagement. From “Governor Barbie” to “Get Out the Vote” murals, see how creative skills drive real-world change in government and advocacy.
Linda Dresner – In Memoriam
The College for Creative Studies Mourns the Loss of Board of Trustees Member and Detroit Fashion Legend, Linda Dresner. Linda passed away on March 30, 2026.
CCS Alumni Exhibition Opens as NCECA Holds First-Ever Detroit Conference
Visit ‘Echoes: CCS Alumni Voices in Clay’ at Charach Family Galleries, Detroit. This exhibition features five decades of CCS ceramics alumni, including Laith Karmo and Hayden Allison Richer, on view March 20 – April 18, 2026, during the first-ever NCECA conference in Detroit.
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