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MIAD/MSA/Layton alumni are all members of the dues-free MIAD Alumni Association.

10/27/2026

A Legacy of Creativity. A Future for MIAD Students.
For 20 years, Terrence J. Coffman served as president of the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, helping shape the college through his visionary leadership and deep commitment to art and design education.

During his tenure, MIAD achieved accreditation, expanded its academic offerings and established its permanent home in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward. Terry was more than a college president — he was a practicing artist, mentor and passionate advocate for the power of creativity to change lives.

Today, his daughter, Cori Coffman, is honoring his legacy by leading an effort to establish the Terrence J. Coffman Endowed Scholarship at MIAD.

The goal is to raise $25,000 to endow the scholarship and support MIAD students for generations to come! Every gift is an investment in the next generation of creative thinkers, artists and designers. 🎨

Join us in honoring Terry’s impact and helping MIAD students shape their futures. 🎉

🫶 Make your gift: miad.edu/coffman

Thank you for sharing this post to help spread the word, keeping Terry’s legacy of creativity and opportunity alive!

10/26/2026

See the mural "South Side en La Hora Magica" by MIAD alum Whitney Salgado '15 (Illustration) and Aisha Valentine at Paleteria Yayo (1727 W. Lincoln Ave.) and collect them all as the Milwaukee Brewers continue their World Series run! ⚾️💙💛

10/22/2026

Thank you for all of the excitement that you brought to the MIAD Alumni Fall Gathering & Emeriti Faculty Recognition! More than 60 alumni attended, October 16, 2026, reconnecting over our shared creative legacy and making new memories!

The MIAD community celebrated the profound contributions of Emeriti Faculty, Dale Shidler and Rina Yoon. Terry Coffman’s family and friends were present to celebrate the public launch of The Terence J. Coffman Endowed Scholarship.

More than $650 was raised in support of the 2027 Alumni Senior Thesis Awards, for which we are grateful!

Save the date, as MIAD returns to a two-day Alumni Reunion Weekend, October 15-16, 2027!

Photos by Geneva Hebron '24 (Communication Design). View the full photo gallery: https://photos.app.goo.gl/J1gRiXYETozaCqWh9

10/18/2026

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design Alumni Fall Gathering & Emeriti Faculty Recognition was incredible! Thank you for reconnecting, sharing memories, and celebrating our shared legacy!

Here are a few sneak peek photos from the evening! More info and photos to come later this week!

Photos by Geneva Hebron '24 (Communication Design) 👏📷

10/15/2026

In honor of MIAD’s Alumni Fall Gathering on Friday, October 16, we offer to our alumni 25% off MIAD Merch!

Show off your alumni pride with MIAD and alumni tees, glassware, pins and other swag!

This discount will be available in person at the Alumni Fall Gathering but also valid online between Thursday, October 15 through Monday, October 19, 2026.

Get 25% off with discount code: 25ALUM!

Visit miad.edu/shop

Alumni Fall Gathering & Emeriti Faculty Recognition takes place at MIAD on Friday, October 16, 2026, 5–8 p.m.

Registration link in comments, walk-ins are welcome!

10/12/2026

Brooklyn-based tattoo artist Travis Fountain creates surreal black-and-gray imagery that feels like scenes from an unfinished film. Join us for "Running in the Dark", part of MIAD's Creativity Series, as Travis discusses his path from engineering to art, the power of intuition and how personal stories become richly detailed visual narratives.

📅 Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026 | 6 p.m.
📍 MIAD 160 Auditorium & Gallery
🎟 Free admission. Tickets required due to limited seating.

🔗 https://www.miad.edu/creativityseries

Generously supported by:
Bert L. and Patricia S. Steigleder Charitable Trust and the Hoke Family Foundation

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10/07/2026

We are grateful to Nadeena Granville '19 (NSP/Digital Media Production) for serving as the inaugural speaker in our Alumni Career Series, sharing valuable career insights with Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design students as they prepare for their professional futures!

As Creative Director at Gaining Visuals, Nadeena shared her experience in videography, photography, art direction and brand development for client marketing campaigns, social media platforms, and websites. She also co-curated the first exhibition of Black women photographers in Milwaukee and currently serves as Vice President of the MIAD Alumni Board.

This is the first in a new series of MIAD alumni speaker events designed to connect students with professional insights and prepare them for the workplace.

Interested in getting involved? Email [email protected].

10/01/2026

The Bauhaus movement was integral to the curriculum and culture of MIAD's predecessor, The Layton School of Art. In summer 2026, MIAD students participated in a faculty-led Study Abroad program to Germany, exploring areas where the Bauhaus movement transformed art and design. A full circle moment for MIAD!

MIAD alumni often cite their MIAD Study Abroad or U.S. travel programs as incredibly transformative experiences as students! Tell us about it in the comments! ⬇️

09/28/2026

Terry Coffman helped shape the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design into the nationally recognized college it is today, serving as MIAD’s President from 1983–2003. His leadership transformed the institution and left a lasting impact on thousands of students, alumni, faculty, and friends of the college.

Terry’s daughter, Cori Coffman, is honoring his legacy by leading an effort to establish the Terrence J. Coffman Endowed Scholarship at MIAD. Cori is inviting family, friends, alumni, and members of the MIAD community to join her in reaching the $25,000 goal needed to endow the scholarship and provide support for MIAD students in Terry’s name for generations to come.

Please join us for the celebratory public launch of the scholarship at the Alumni Fall Gathering on Friday, October 16, 2026.

We also invite you to submit a favorite memory, photo, or reflection about Terry. These contributions will help create an archive celebrating the enduring impact of his leadership and the many lives he touched at MIAD.

To submit a favorite memory, or to join Cori in establishing the Terrence J. Coffman Endowed Scholarship, visit miad.edu/coffman.

https://www.miad.edu/get-involved/for-friends-and-donors/coffman

09/25/2026

Make MILK Comics Fest Saturday, Sept. 26 at 3rd St. Market Hall part of your weekend! Maggie Carroll '23 will give helpful tips on her Dandelion Residency, as one of the many panel discussions throughout the day!

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