College for Creative Studies
CCS provides students a rigorous and innovative education aligned with industry requirements. Our graduates are innovators, problem solvers and futurists who are prepared for a career, not just a job.
What’s Happening at CCS
“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.Read More
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.Read More
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.Read More
CCS Earns 2026-2027 Military Friendly Schools® Designation
CCS announced today that it has earned the 2026-2027 Military Friendly® Schools Designation recognized as a Silver School and a Spouse Friendly School.Read More