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Alumna Uses Communications Degree to Grow Business

Dubbed a “game changer” by the Indonesian press, twenty-two year old Putri Tanjung has taken the business world by storm. Her talk show and creative agency, Creativepreneur, has reached and influenced over 60,000 millennial entrepreneurs.

Academy of Art Ranks in Top Animation Schools in America

Cheering on the Academy's First Olympian

Breaking further ground in a historic season, Mobolade Ajomale of Richmond Hill, Ontario, became Academy of Art University’s first Olympic athlete after the Canadian Olympic Committee and Athletics Canada officially named him to the men’s 4x100-meter relay team in July. But the real glory was ahead in Brazil.

Interested in Comic Book Illustration?

This is the story of Alexandria Huntington, a School of Illustration BFA student interested in comic book illustration, who was chosen in an international contest sponsored by Adobe to create a one-of-a-kind Marvel Avengers comic.

Onsite Classes Temporarily Moving Online for COVID-19 Precautionary Measures

I am writing to let you know that beginning Wednesday, March 11th, Academy of Art University is temporarily moving all our onsite classes online...

John K. Moeslein, From Marine to Movie Actor

Academy of Art University School of Motion Pictures & Television alumnus John K. Moeslein once thought a career in the arts was a long shot, he says, “something far away…that people in California do.” Now the 2013 BFA graduate has landed his biggest movie role so far in the critically acclaimed film "Blindspotting."

Advertising: From Art School to Campaign of the Decade

Exclusive Interview: Film School's Juan Diego Escobar Alzate Competes in SITGES

School of Motion Pictures and Television MFA alumnus Juan Diego Escobar Alzate shares in this exclusive interview the inspiration behind the story of LUZ his first feature film in main competition at the 2019 SITGES International Film Festival.

Alumni Update: Felita Wirawan

Felita Wirawan, 2013 BFA School of Fashion alumna, is taking big risks that are paying off. Born and raised in Jakarta, Indonesia, Felita Wirawan is making quite the name for herself by launching her brand and showing her collection at Jakarta Fashion Week 2015.

Academy Alums Commissioned for Chase Center Artwork

The Golden State Warriors have announced the 33 artists commissioned for the decoration of Chase Center, three of whom are proud Academy of Art graduates.

ArtU Acting Student Navigates Identity and Education in "Pipeline"

Dominique Morisseau's "Pipeline," staged by the African-American Shakespeare Company, delves into race, education, and identity themes.

Academy of Art's Student Game Designers Take Part in #PlayApartTogether

Student game designers from Academy of Art's School of Game Development participates in industry campaign #PlayApartTogether for COVID-19 response.