Miami University College of Creative Arts

06/01/2026

At CCA, small class sizes mean more feedback, collaboration, and mentorship—so your ideas never get lost.

06/01/2026

Congrats to Liz Martin-Malikian, Chair and Professor of Architecture + Interior Design, who was recently appointed Chair of the Leadership Committee for the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture!

Chair and Professor of Architecture + Interior Design, Liz Martin-Malikian, has been appointed Chair of the Leadership Committee for the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA), effective July 1, 2026.

05/29/2026

Your portfolio grows with you at CCA. Through studio courses and guided projects, students create work that reflects their skills, ideas, and creative voice.

05/28/2026

Read how Miami student Ally Carpenter bridged art and literacy through a spring partnership project in Oxford and Southwest Ohio, as part of the capstone ART 493 Professional Partnerships course.

This spring, as part of the capstone course ART 493 Professional Partnerships, I had the opportunity to design and facilitate my own partnership project in the Oxford community and the greater Southwest Ohio area. The course was primarily composed of Art Education majors, but I found that it was a r...

05/27/2026

Read how a mural painted by Miami students was celebrated at a recent ribbon-cutting ceremony. The new Spring Street mural is the first of a two-part series, designed and painted by students under the guidance of Studio Art professor Michael Stillion.

Miami art class beautifying substation exterior wall at Spring and Locust streets

05/26/2026

Huge congratulations to our CCA faculty for their stellar recognition by the Miami Associated Student Government!

🌟 Stephanie Danker - associate professor of Art Education - named Outstanding Professor.

The CCA was also proudly represented by three additional faculty members who were named among the top 14 finalists:

🌟 Ashley Goos – Assistant Teaching Professor of Theatre & Director of Dance.
🌟 Rod Northcutt – Associate Professor of Studio Art.
🌟 Todd Stuart – Associate Teaching Professor of Arts Management & Entrepreneurship; Director of the Institute for Innovation in Arts and Design.

Stephanie Danker, associate professor of Art Education, received the 2026 award

05/24/2026

From Miami University student to Art Director for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Bailey Mincer’s path shows the power of creative thinking, real-world experience, and following your passion. While studying Communication Design and Entrepreneurship at Miami, she learned to solve problems creatively and build the skills that led to her current role designing for an NBA team. Her work has even been featured internationally, including a logo she designed for a game in Paris. For students exploring design and creative careers, Bailey’s story is a great reminder to stay true to your passions and keep pushing your creativity.

05/22/2026

Congratulations to CCA's May Khalife and Mary Ben Bonham who recently received the ARCC Research Incentive Award!

CCA faculty members receive ARCC Research Incentive Award

05/21/2026

Congrats to Miami students Becca Borton and Jordyn Pryor on their awards!

🌟Becca, a master’s student in History who minored in Music Theatre, History, and Spanish as an undergraduate, is a Fulbright recipient. She will be an English Teaching Assistant in Poland this fall.

🌟Jordyn, a senior majoring in Games and Simulation, will be studying eSports at Konkuk University in South Korea this summer through the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship.

Three undergraduate students receive Gilman Scholarships for study abroad

05/18/2026

Meet Jack Drayer, an Arts Management & Arts Entrepreneurship major at Miami University. From co-chairing Sparkfest to serving on the CCA Student Advisory Council, Jack is making the most of every opportunity on campus.

His advice: get involved, make connections, and don’t be afraid to try something new.

🔗 Read more: https://miamioh.edu/cca/news-events/spotlights/2026/03/jack-drayer.html