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I Do Declare: Preparing for Majors Declaration Day

October 9, 2018

At MIAD, advising works to support your student in both their passion and future profession! Majors Declaration Day is Thursday, November 8. At this event, your student will be able to declare their major and interact with department chairs, other students and alumni with a more intentional focus and direction. For First-Year Experience (FYE) students, it’s […]

The FAFSA is now available – start the financial aid process now

October 1, 2018

Students who will attend MIAD in the fall of 2019 can begin the process of securing financial aid now at www.fafsa.gov. Here is an overview of the FAFSA filing and financial aid timeline: Students should file a 2019-2020 FAFSA for financial aid for the 2019-2020 academic year using your 2017 IRS tax return info. The […]

Short-Term Study Abroad – What Parents Need to Know

August 31, 2018

Short-term study and travel abroad programs offer students a chance to broaden their world-views, immerse themselves in other cultures and environments and elevate their artistic and design practices. This year, students have one short-term study abroad opportunity: MAKING GLASGOW: CULTURE AND CREATIVITY IN A POST-INDUSTRIAL CITY Overview Led by Courtney Maloney, Bob Lynch and Ben […]

An Overview of Advising from Alea Cross

August 28, 2018

Greetings, MIAD Parents! Here at MIAD, advising supports students holistically. With an advisor, your student considers time management and optimization, their goals as future artists and designers and their personal development as they begin “adulting.” Meeting with their advisor is essential to your student’s academic success and leveraging professional and academic opportunities. Here are tips […]

Important Dates for Fall Semester

August 20, 2018

Before the fall semester gets fully underway, check out these important dates that you and your student should know. August 22 – New Student Move-In August 23-24 – New Student Orientation New students will attend workshops to learn about MIAD and its resources and participate in a studio experience with faculty and mentors, among […]

Welcome to new and returning students in Fall 2018

August 16, 2018

Parents and family members, The college is buzzing with excitement as we welcome our new and returning students to campus. As MIAD continues to grow, we remain focused on preparing students with the knowledge and skills they need to graduate and launch successful careers in art and design professions, adapt to a rapidly-changing world defined […]

Join Us for the NextGen Workshop for Parents August 7

July 16, 2018

Having a student leave the nest brings its own familial anxieties and joys! Whether it’s concerns for your student’s acceptance on campus, academic success, time management or remembering to wake up for class, MIAD understands and shares your parental concerns. It is our pleasure to invite you to meet MIAD college leaders on campus as […]

Senior Exhibition opens this week at MIAD

April 16, 2018

MIAD’s annual Senior Exhibition, Wisconsin’s largest exhibition of its kind, features more than 100 artists and designers representing all of MIAD’s Bachelor of Fine Arts majors and minors. The 2018 Senior Exhibition opens to the general public on April 20 and runs through May 12, 2018. The Preview Night on April 18 is the MIAD […]

MIAD Alpha Lambda Delta honor society invites parents for tours and ceremony April 13, 2018

March 30, 2018

Alpha Lambda Delta (ALD) is a nationally recognized honor society celebrating freshman academic milestones. For accepted students who have a 3.5 GPA or higher, MIAD’s ALD Chapter will be inducting members Friday, April 13, 2018. As we acknowledge students for their high achievement this day, MIAD also invites all parents who would like to view the […]

MIAD President, alumni among artists selected for Milwaukee Bucks arena

March 22, 2018

Artwork by MIAD President Jeff Morin and MIAD alumni Vedale Hill ’11, Brandon Minga ’04 and Andi Woodward ’13 has been chosen for the new Milwaukee Bucks arena. According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, these artists are among 32 artists selected from about 1,200 who applied for the arena project. “We really wanted to run […]

New academic minors at MIAD expand career opportunities for students

March 20, 2018

Did you know that MIAD offers 17 academic minors? A minor can help a student expand his or her skill set in a focused area of study. Minors are available in all five majors, as well as several liberal studies areas, including advertising, art history, business, copywriting, humanities, natural sciences, psychology and writing. In the […]

Important dates and deadlines through May 2018

March 5, 2018

The spring semester is more than half over, but there’s still a lot more happening on campus. Check out the important dates and deadlines you and your student should know about from now until the end of the semester. March 30 – AH213 Field Trip Sophomores and juniors in AH213 engage in an all-day field […]

Alumni Profile: Melissa Thornton ’02, Owner of Milwaukee Home

February 26, 2018

MIAD Communication Design alumna Melissa Thornton ’02 designed a t-shirt in 2011 that said simply: MILWAUKEE HOME. She designed the shirt as a Christmas gift, and soon people began asking her friends where they got the shirt. Her gift turned into a full-time business for Thornton, who owns a store in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward […]

Helping your student with their academic action plan

February 6, 2018

A note from Alea Cross, Director of Advising As the spring semester is underway, Academic Advising is excited to support students in their academic planning to develop them as creative minds and emerging professionals. This semester, advisors have shared an action plan guide with your student. This guide will assist your student in developing and […]

Reminder: Complete the 2018-2019 FAFSA

January 29, 2018

Students who will attend MIAD in the fall of 2018 need to fill out the 2018-2019 FAFSA to ensure continued financial aid. Tax data from 2016 can be used. We encourage students to submit the FAFSA as soon as possible. See more information about the 2018-2019 FAFSA filing and financial aid process.

Spring semester underway, important dates & deadlines through Spring Break

January 16, 2018

The spring semester is now underway, and there’s a lot happening at MIAD. Here’s a roundup of the important dates and deadlines you and your student should know from January through March 2018: January 19 – Winter Gallery Night in the Historic Third Ward MIAD’s galleries are open 5 – 9 p.m. on Winter Gallery […]

A Note from MIAD President Jeff Morin: Welcome to the Spring 2018 semester

January 9, 2018

Parents and Family Members: As the new semester begins, we are excited that students are back on campus and for the many opportunities available to them to develop their skills and prepare them to be innovators that meet universal challenges in new ways throughout their education and in their careers. This semester marks the launch […]

How to Support Your Student At the End of the Semester

December 1, 2017

The last three weeks of the semester are busy and can be stressful for your student. There are final projects to create, final papers to write and the stress of meeting final critiques and deadlines. So how can you best support your student during this time? Listen. If your student calls or texts you and […]

Important Dates & Deadlines for Students in November

October 31, 2017

Great things are happening at MIAD! Here’s an overview of the important dates and deadlines your student should know about in November. November 9 – Major Declaration & Celebration Day First-year students get to declare their major today! If your student needs help choosing a major, encourage him or her to contact the Academic Advising […]

Alumni Profile: Dave Nelson ’02, Principal Creative Director at Microsoft

October 17, 2017

MIAD alumnus Dave Nelson ’02 first knew he wanted to be a designer after his grandmother introduced him to calligraphy in middle school. Today, he is the Principal Creative Director at Microsoft, leading a team that designs technology interfaces. Read more about Dave, his career and the design challenges he and his team face.

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