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Student Town Hall on February 18

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Join President Jeff for a MIAD Student Town Hall meeting in the 160 Auditorium on Wednesday, Feb. 18 @ 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. The town hall will not be recorded or streamed in an effort to allow participants to speak openly among community members. Cookies and water...

MIAD’s Hub

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Visit MIAD’s Hub at hub.miad.edu for news, events, announcements, and resources! Explore opportunities and calls for work, student resources, and materials for faculty and staff.

2025 1098-T Tax Forms are Ready!

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Electronic copies of your 2025 1098-T Tax Form can now be downloaded. Needed information is described on the flyer. The link to access your form is: https://heartland.ecsi.net/index.main.html#/access/signIn

The Student Success Center is OPEN!

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The Student Success Center is now open in RL45! We’re so excited to share this space with you. Your entire Student Support team is now housed in one place, along with quiet spaces to study, work on homework, or decompress. Whether you need support in your...

File your 2026-2027 FAFSA now!

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The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) should be filled out yearly. The 2026-2027 FAFSA is available now on studentaid.gov. The Financial Aid office recommends completing it as soon as possible, but absolutely before March 1, 2026.

24/7 Free Confidential Mental Health Crisis Support

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Marquette University’s On Call Counselor is available to all MIAD students experiencing distress. Call 414-288-7172 and press 2 for free, confidential phone support. MIAD’s Student Support Coordinators are available virtually and on campus Monday-Friday...

What’s New at MIAD?

NACCR Art Auction 2026
Posted on behalf of Lauren Simmons, Chair of Art History & Natural Science. NACCR 2026 Art Auction July 12 – 16, 2026Deadline to Apply: April 15, 2026 Be a part of the North American Congress for Conservation & Restoration conference that will be held this summer in Milwaukee! The conference will be held July 12 […]
Independent Inquiry Program Cycle 5
MIAD Independent Inquiry Program Cycle 5 Do research, get paid. Applications are due Feb. 20 by 11:59 p.m. Through the Lubar Emerging Technology Center, apply for: 6 week mini inquiries at $1,200 15 week standard inquiries at $3,000 New questions, more opportunities. Learn new skills and boost your creative resume during a 6 or 15 week […]
Wisconsin Union Directorate Art Exhibition Submissions
Wisconsin Union Directorate Art Exhibition Submissions June 26–August 8, 2026Deadline to Apply: February 15, 2026 Applications for the 2026-2027 Exhibition Season are open. The deadline for submission is March 8th, 2026 at 11:59 pm CST. Please visit the WUD Art website for more information. The Wisconsin Union Directorate Art Committee at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is […]
Chautauqua Visual Arts Residency
Chautauqua Visual Arts Residency June 26–August 8, 2026Deadline to Apply: February 15, 2026 The Faculty-Led Six Week Residency is an esteemed program for emerging artists who are committed to elevating their studio practice and want to work with our invited faculty artists. Over the course of six weeks, this residency offers an immersive environment that […]
Hanson Dodge BLAC Internship
BLAC x Hanson Dodge The ad industry needs new voices and perspectives. Join us this summer for the BLAC internship. Apply by February 13, 2026. The BLAC Internship is a twelve-week summer program that pays, trains, and places emerging talent in leading agencies across the country. Interns participate in shared experiences with shared resources and […]
Alumni Senior Thesis Awards – Apply today!
Alumni Senior Thesis Awards MIAD Seniors, apply for an Alumni Senior Thesis Award and get money for your senior thesis! Awards range from $50-$300 and can be used for fabricating and installing your 2026 Senior Exhibition project! Applications are reviewed and selected by MIAD alumni representing all majors. Awards are 100% funded by donations from […]
University Partner Fest at Art Institute of Chicago
University Partner Fest at Art Institute of Chicago February 21, 2026University Partner Fest at Art Institute of Chicago The Art Institute of Chicago will host University Partner Fest, a daylong event at the museum where students from University Partner institutions are invited to explore the museum, meet their peers, and learn from faculty and museum […]
2025/26 College Ticket Nights at Milwaukee Rep
2025/26 College Ticket Nights at Milwaukee Rep Book your 2025/26 College Night Tickets at the Milwaukee Rep! College Night at the Milwaukee Rep is a great way to introduce both new and returning students to the world-class art and culture Milwaukee has to offer. And this year, there’s even more to be excited about: explore […]
MIAD Community Workshop: Building Critique Skills
MIAD Community Workshop: Building Critique Skills Join MIAD faculty for “Building Critique Skills,” a community workshop on Friday, March 27, 9 a.m. – noon in Room 125. Explore how feedback can be structured to offer the maker an active role in the critique of their work. The workshop is led by FYE faculty Kate Schaffer […]
Art Forward
ART FORWARDFine Art + NSP Juried ExhibitionSpring 2026Sponsored by Thomas and Malena Koplin, Bill & Andrea Koehnlein & IllumiStart LLC About Art Forward CASH PRIZES for Fine Art + NSP Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors(four cash prizes at each level) First Prize $500 Second Prize $300 Third Prize $200 Honorable Mention $100 JUROR – Phoenix S. […]