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President Grant on GBH’s The Culture Show

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President Grant and host Jaren Bowen discuss the latest in the higher education landscape, the impact of proposed federal budgets on arts & culture, expanding co-op opportunities for students, and more.

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MassArt President Mary K. Grant to Receive Honorary Degree in MCLA 127th Commencement Exercises

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Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announced the speaker and honorary degree recipients for its 127th Commencement Exercises, including MassArt President Mary K. Grant. She is a proud MCLA alumna, where she served as president for thirteen years.

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Campus Compact Honors Two Women College Presidents for Their Outstanding Careers

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MassArt President Mary K. Grant is honored alongside Julie White, Chancellor and CEO of Pierce College, by Campus Compact.

President Grant on GBH’s The Culture Show: Historians for the Smithsonian, Mellon Foundation, and BRIGHT Act Updates

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MassArt President Mary Grant joined Jared Bowen on The Culture Show to discuss arts and humanities funding, preservation efforts at the Smithsonian Institution, and an exciting call for art here in Boston.

President Grant on GBH’s The Culture Show: Artist Response in Minneapolis, Opening Museum Collections

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President Grant joined GBH’s The Culture Show to discuss artists’ responses in Minneapolis, news from the Kennedy Center, and expanding public access to museum collections.

President Grant on GBH’s The Culture Show: Practicing Slow Looking, AI Art, and more

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President Grant joined GBH’s "The Culture Show" to discuss shortening attention spans and the value of slow looking, the rise of AI art, and more.

President Grant on GBH’s The Culture Show: Art Museums Fostering Lifelong Creativity

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President Grant joined GBH’s The Culture Show to discuss national events and the role of art museums in fostering lifelong learning and creativity.

MassArt President Mary K. Grant Receives the 2026 Pinnacle Award

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The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce has named MassArt President Mary K. Grant a 2026 Pinnacle Award recipient, celebrating her impactful leadership in arts, education, and community advancement

President Grant on GBH’s The Culture Show: Rockwell’s Legacy, College Completion Trends, and more

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President Grant appeared on GBH’s The Culture Show to discuss Norman Rockwell’s enduring impact, strategies for student success, and and the upcoming MassArt Common Good Awards celebration.