Get a Behind-the-Scenes Look at the 160th Annual San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade
Chinese New Year 2018 is here! As San Francisco welcomes thousands of people from across the globe for the largest Lunar New Year celebration outside Asia, Academy of Art University students and…
From Shanghai to San Francisco, A Tale of Two Degrees
Kaye left her family home in Shanghai about 7 years ago, headed to Santa Barbara, California to pursue a degree in Psychology. “On my mother’s side, they’re all doctors; on my father’s side they’re…
Director Dialogue: Interview with Ryan Medeiros, School of Interaction & UI/UX Design
Big news! We're starting a brand-new series here on the Academy of Art University blog. This year, we will be posting new content from directors of our schools as part of our Director Dialogue…
Hanna Abi-Hanna Named Best Lead Animator at 2018 Annie Awards
On February 3, the 45th annual Annie Awards showcased some of the best of the past year's animation on the largest stage in Hollywood. With a total of 36 categories ranging from Best Animated Feature…
Academy of Art Grad Kendall Long: America’s New Reality Show Sweetheart?
If you follow our blog, you already know that Academy of Art University has a graduate competing for love on Season 22 of ABC’s The Bachelor. Kendall Long (COM, 2014) graduated with a bachelor’s…
Get Involved with Cultural Landscapes
In the Landscape Architecture community, it is important to stay connected and involved. The Cultural Landscape Foundation provides a platform to do just that. You might be wondering: What is a…
Academy Alumnus Creates Famous Super Bowl Commercials for Honda
The Super Bowl. It's the biggest show in the world. And with over 110 million people watching, it’s no wonder marketers drop millions of dollars for a 30-second ad spot. In fact, Super Bowl…
Stephanie Thomas Doesn’t Let Disabilities Limit Her Abilities
Stephanie Thomas (MFA, 2013 Fashion Journalism) is used to going above and beyond. When doctors said she’d never be able to walk or dance because she was born missing toes on both of her feet, she…
