


Creating Connections: How Generosity Is Shaping Futures at CCS Scholarship Luncheon
At a recent donor appreciation luncheon hosted by the College for Creative Studies, donors and scholarship recipients gathered in the General Motors Auditorium at the A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education to celebrate the transformative power of education – and the generosity that makes it possible.

’05 Photography Alumna Bridget Finn: Shaping the Future of Art Basel Miami Beach
“This year, the fair will feature 285 galleries from 38 countries and territories, including 34 newcomers. Finn collaborates with a team of directors, including Maike Cruse in Basel, Clément Delépine in Paris, and Angelle Siyang-Le in Hong Kong.”

CCS Alumnus Wins Communication Arts Interactive Annual Competition Best-in-Show
Communication Arts magazine, a professional journal for those involved in creativity in visual communications, has announced the winners of its 31st annual Interactive Competition. Of the 290 entries, 33 projects were selected by a jury of creative professionals. CCS alumnus Luke Fabricatore’s (’24 CD) project “Price of the Prompt” was selected as Best-in-Show.

Passing Go: CCS Lands a Spot in Limited Edition Detroit Monopoly Game
The College for Creative Studies (CCS) is proud to announce its inclusion in the newly released Detroit edition of the classic board game Monopoly. The official launch of the game took place on Friday, November 8, and CCS now occupies a coveted spot on the iconic board.

CCS Communication Design & Strategy Seniors Win Big in Creative Conscience Awards
Students from the Senior Brand Campaign course, taught by Professor and Chair Susan LaPorte and Professor Chad Reichert, have won international accolades through the Creative Conscience (CC) Competition #WhyVoteUSA.

CCS to Expand Opportunities for Students through $2 Million Endowed Gift from Waltraud E. Prechter
The College for Creative Studies is pleased to announce the establishment of three endowed scholarships made possible by a $2 million gift by Waltraud (Wally) E. Prechter, in honor of her late husband Heinz C. Prechter. Detroit, MI – Waltraud (Wally) E. Prechter...
CCS Alumna Taylor Childs ’17 CR Weaves Family and Culture into Detroit’s Art Scene
“We spoke to Taylor Childs on the eve of ArtClvb’s ‘Art Fair’, a weekend-long event showcasing the work of emerging and mid-career artists. Taylor says she regards the work as an act of reverence towards the family members ‘filling in the gap’, working to balance black family structures affected by colonization.”

Alumna Lynn Simoncini ’87 GC works on Ford’s latest accessory: A special seat belt for breast cancer patients
A Ford Motor Co. team has created a SupportBelt to provide added cushion and softness with style for breast cancer patients whose upper torsos are tender during and after cancer treatments and surgery.

At Age 86, Alumna Lois Teicher ’79 CR Plans Her Next Major Abstract Sculpture
The Detroit artist will undertake a 10-foot-tall project for the Southfield Public Arts Commission called “Burst”
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