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President’s Newsletter: April 2025

Eastern names President Grant as commencement speaker

President Grant will receive an honorary degree and deliver the keynote address at Eastern Connecticut State University's 2025 Commencement.

President’s Newsletter: March 2025

President’s Newsletter: February 2025

President Grant Discusses MAAM’s Fifth Birthday, Arts and Higher Education

Monthly Culture Show segment on GBH.

Massachusetts College of Art and Design Welcomes Dr. Makeeba McCreary to the Board of Trustees

President of the New Commonwealth Racial Equity and Social Justice Fund joins MassArt Board of Trustees.

A Celebration of Joy and Inspiring Creativity

In 2024, MassArt honored six Common Good Award recipients—local leaders who are transforming lives and strengthening communities: Toni Elka, May Chau, Shirley Edgerton, Thaddeus Miles, Frederick Wiseman, and Yinette Guzman.

Toni Elka (BFA Painting ’86), Founder of Future Chefs

Elka, founder of Future Chefs, has made a profound impact on youth development through culinary arts in Boston. Her nonprofit provides life skills, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to prepare young people for success. Elka’s leadership has been nationally recognized for empowering youth and fostering social change.

Yinette Guzman (’08 BFA Architecture), Public Art Advocate and Placemaking Designer

Guzman is celebrated for her leadership in curating the Punto Urban Art Museum (PUAM) in Salem, MA. Her efforts in transforming underserved communities through public art reflect her commitment to inclusivity, creative placemaking, and cultural preservation.

May Chau (’07 BFA Art Education), Recipient of Frances Euphemia Thompson Award for Excellence in Teaching

Chau, Visual Arts Supervisor for Somerville Public Schools, is honored for her commitment to cultivating a collaborative arts education environment. Her teaching encourages creativity, critical thinking, and lifelong learning in one of the state’s most diverse school systems, continuing MassArt’s legacy of training transformative arts educators.

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