'Art saved my life': Columbine survivor to graduate from CMU
On the verge of graduating from Central Michigan University May 3, Sarah Gillings has many reasons for excitement and optimism...

Excellence by design: CMU art students earn national, regional honors
Nearly two dozen Central Michigan University graphic design students have exercised their creative muscles...

'Art is Hard' for graphic designers
Some students believe being an artist is easy and that anyone with glue, macaroni and finger-paint can do it...

Precious metals
Sand forms catch fire as molten bronze is poured into them while Central Michigan University...

A plastic rainstorm
Skoglund, 30 students create installation art with bottles

Getting Artistic with Andrea:
Stephen L. Barstow Artist in Residence Andrea Myers is profiled in this story from CM Life

Capitol Art: CMU students tapped for legislative exhibit
Michigan lawmakers will enjoy the artwork of two Central Michigan University students for the next year.

2007 Art Department Newsletter

Design Credits
The website for the Department of Art at Central Michigan University is a competitive project undertaken by the students of ART 358 Web Design I. This design was created by the design team of Dan Corcoran, Chrissy Dinello, Sharisa Petrowsky and Shane Hernandez.

NASAD Accreditation
The National Association of Schools of Art and Design voted to grant Associate Membership to Central Michigan University at its October 2006 meeting. As a member of NASAD, the institution is responsible for participating in all revisions and additions to the standards as well as maintaining its curricular programs in the visual arts and design current with NASAD standards as these are developed.

NASAD is the national accrediting agency for art and design and art and design-related disciplines. It was established in 1944 to improve educational practices and maintain high professional standards in art and design education. Among its goals are establishing a national forum, establishing reasonable standards, fostering the development of instruction of the highest quality, to evaluate through accreditation schools of art and design and programs of studio art and design, to counsel and assist schools, help in the formulation of appropriate curricula and standards, and establish a national voice.

Why is NASAD accreditation important to CMU students? Click here to find out.