Institutional News

Emily Ragland, an accomplished leader in college admissions, has been hired as Columbus College of Art & Design’s new vice president for enrollment management.

COLUMBUS, Ohio—Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD) has launched Smokey’s Scouts, a forest-friendly mobile matching game for kids, teens, and adults, in an effort to increase fire safety awareness and wildfire prevention nationwide.

COLUMBUS, Ohio—Columbus College of Art & Design has long held a key position as an economic engine in central Ohio and well beyond.

CCAD faculty are active in creative pursuits. Negesti Kaudo's book "Ripe" will be celebrated on April 28, 2022, at Two Dollar Radio HQ. Mar Romasco Moore's "I am the Ghost in Your House" is acclaimed, and Robert Loss, who wrote "Nothing Has Been Done Before," is working on a new book about Prince.

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Columbus College of Art & Design is pleased to announce that accomplished planner Miranda Kridler will be the college’s new Vice President for Planning & Operations (VPPO) who will manage the college’s strategic and campus planning efforts and oversee the operational areas of CCAD.

COLUMBUS, Ohio—After two years of virtual graduation ceremonies, members of Columbus College of Art & Design’s Class of 2022 will walk across the Mershon Auditorium stage as the college returns to a fully in-person Commencement on Saturday, May 14, at 10 a.m. Eminent graphic designer Paula Scher will deliver the Commencement address to graduating seniors and Master of Fine Arts students.

The 2022 CCAD Fashion Show relocates to Franklinton Arts District, hosted by Yohannan Terrell. Featuring diverse designs inspired by spirituality, witches, community, Japanese fashion, body positivity, heritage, nature, 1960s drama, and personal transformation.

Columbus College of Art & Design faculty are expert instructors who work hard in the classroom and out, logging time teaching and also remaining active in their creative pursuits.

CCAD celebrates artists with three events this March and April: MFA Thesis Exhibition (March 31–April 23, 2022), Spring Art Fair (April 9, 2022), and Saturday Morning Art Classes Final Exhibition (April 9).

COLUMBUS, Ohio—Humorous and charming, These Are Things pins, patches, and keychains are iconic reflections of contemporary culture. From endearing, happy images like a smiling sun and a giddy narwhal to ones that make a statement—a grinning Earth asking “please save me” and a celestial swirl reading “give me space”—at only one or two inches tall, these small works of art carry some big messages.

COLUMBUS, Ohio—Columbus College of Art & Design is pleased to welcome four new faculty members for the 2021–2022 academic year, including a renowned comic artist, a broadly skilled designer, and two talented filmmakers.

This fall, Columbus College of Art & Design is welcoming four new full-time faculty members to its ranks.