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Rob Fisher Takes the Wheel at the Academy’s Auto Museum

Rob Fisher is determined to make the Auto Museum more accessible to Academy students and the San Francisco community at large.

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MFA Alumna's Jewelry-Making Career Launches During Art School

For recent Academy of Art graduate Julessa Barnes, making art is a way to tell her story. It’s taken her almost 15 years of metalworking to become confident in her artistic voice in jewelry making, but she feels it’s just the beginning.

VOIDTHEBRAND: Zhao Wu

Academy School of Fashion graduate Zhao Wu had already launched his own fashion line before graduating with a BFA in 2013. Here he talks about his experience at the Academy, the progress of the firm he co-heads with partner Chenling Fan, and their next steps.

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Academy of Art University Earns 2025-26 Military Friendly® School Designation

Academy of Art University is proud to receive its Military Friendly® School Designation for the schoolyear 2021-2022.

An Illustration of Success: International Student Makes Career Change to Zynga

As a senior concept artist at Zynga, School of Illustration alumna Faye Hsu shows why going back to zero isn’t such a bad thing. Her story is a lesson that will serve well anyone who may be in the midst of a transition, whether it be moving cities, shifting careers, or transferring schools.

‘Life and the Lady’ Wins Laurels With Contributions From Animation School Students

Students from Academy of Art University School of Animation & Visual Effects' Studio X class have contributed invaluable visual sequences to this award-winning experimental film, says director/writer Michelantony "Micha" Dunston.

Graphic Design Student Work Shines at Packaging of the World

Academy of Art University’s School of Graphic Design has long been recognized for its expertise in packaging design, and for graduating many students employed at top studios, manufacturers and corporations. Global powerhouse website Packaging of the World has most recently featured the work of a number of students in the graphic design school. The latest students to step into the spotlight include Xiaoxiao Ma, Sheraya Amaratunge, Sitong Yu, Taisiya Teslya, Yaling Li, Yumeng Tian and Sheraya Amaratunge—all current BFA candidates.

ART U: February Half-Time Athletics Report

ART U Men’s Basketball made some serious impressions on the very first day of the month as they successfully dominated against the Dominican (MBB) with a 79-62 victory.

Putting Weight on Paper: Web Design School Alum Moves Forward as an Artist

Spring Show

Spring Show is the annual student exhibition where the best students art portfolios are presented to industry professionals for art and design career opportunities.