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Early NAAB Feedback Positive for School of Architecture Accreditation

Academy of Art University’s School of Architecture accreditation looks like it’s well on its way, judging by the positive initial feedback from NAAB.

Academy Idol: Reality-World Experience

Academy Idol is a competition reality show at the Academy of Art University. The show is run, hosted and judged by students, and features student vocalists. It’s just one of the many opportunities our students seize to gain experience in roles that reflect the work they will do in the real world after graduating.

A Heroic Week of Sports from the Fierce and Victorious Urban Knights

Academy of Art University women's soccer is enjoying its best start in program history at 4-1-1, thanks in part to record-breaking play from senior striker Anissa Wilson.

Academy Fashion Alumna Joins Cast of Project Runway

Academy Alum Takes the Winning Shot as Nike Footwear Designer

Kevin Reyes was a huge fan of Nike basketball shoes. Today, he works for the sports apparel giant as a footwear designer, all thanks to a school project.

Academy of Art University Ranked in Top Ten Art Schools in America

Danielle Colen: WALTZ Collection

Danielle Colen is a patternmaker and designer, has since then founded the womenswear line WALTZ in San Francisco. The line is about ease, comfort and restraint with an emphasis on high quality fabrics, construction and tailoring. It’s easy for us to say that WALTZ is 100% chic and 110% fabulous.

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.

Remembering Honorary Doctorate Jim Ales

A widely admired figure in the design world and Academy of Art University community, Jim Ales was awarded an honorary doctorate by the university. Here, he’s recalled by his peers.

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."

Animation School Grad Finds Success ‘Far From Home’

Elham Sepehrjou left far away from home to pursue her animation degree at Academy of Art University. For her, it was worth it.

Fashion School Alumnus Shows Sustainability in Transformation at 2020 Men's NYFW

Fashion school alumnus Eden Slezin stays the course on his career path as fashion designer. This year, he found himself headed to the 2020 Men's New York Fashion Week.