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Academy of Art Students School of Interior Architecture and Design, Compete in Accor Design Awards with Groundbreaking Sofitel Hotel Concept

A quartet of talented students from the Academy of Art University’s School of Architecture and Design—Madison Leighty, Talya Parmaksiz, Cheyla Marrero, and Npatchanan Sasiworasad (Bee)—are making waves in the prestigious International Accor Design Awards, having already ascended to the quarter-final round.

Trinchero Family Estates & School of Graphic Design Collaborate

Trinchero Family Estates, a world-renowned winery, has established a successful and growing relationship with the Academy of Art University's School of Graphic Design.

Urban Knights in the Good Ol' Days: A Pre-Pandemic Roundup

As the abandoned streets and tumbleweed-blown playing fields demonstrate, all Academy of Art University athletic events have been cancelled until further notice. Brought to you by the aggressive COVID-19.

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.

ART U Halftime Report: March 16-31

ART U athletes finished the month of March strong with team wins and individual honors from the PacWest Conference, among others.

On the Job: Inside Facebook

In just 12 fast-paced years, Facebook has transformed how people around the world communicate, socialize, play and increasingly how they learn and shop. More than 1.5 billion active users. Perennially listed as one of the best places to work—something School of Graphic Design alumni employed there know.

Nicolas Villarreal: A Creative Visionary

As a nexus of creative disciplines and experiences, Academy of Art University has long been an institution about which Nicolás Villarreal MFA ’02, an alumnus-turned-executive director of the School of Visual Development, has been passionate. Find out about his path toward professional success.

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."

Two Alumnae Redesign Their Careers Through Interior Architecture

For Academy alumnae Dawn Carlson and Carol Perry, stepping away from their former careers to search for a new calling led them to success. Now they’re owners and principal designers of MAS Design, LLC, an interior design firm in Marin, California—and it all started at the School of Interior Architecture & Design.

Landscape Architecture Makes Its Move to The Cannery

The School of Landscape Architecture at Academy of Art University is relocating to The Cannery, a vital part of Bay Area history and present-day culture. It’s a unique complex that offers a rich environment for students, faculty and the public.

Urban Knight Student-Athletes Keep Creatively Busy to Combat Pandemic Stress

Alum Captures Authenticity in Photography Career

In Arabic, "sadiq" means friend, and Academy of Art University School of Photography graduate Salihah Saadiq’s every intention when she’s behind the camera is to capture you as your best friend would. Sometimes the editorial photographer and 2018 alum asks her subjects to come as they are, and they have casual hangouts in the studio as she snaps between conversation topics.