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Massachusetts College of Art and Design Announces Fulbright U.S. Student Award for 2026-2027

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International Education
Photography

MassArt alum Kannetha Brown, BFA ’23 Photography, receives a Fulbright U.S. Student Program award to conduct research and photography fieldwork in Cambodia.

MassArt Fashion Show 2026 Spotlights Design for the Public and the Future

Press Release
Fashion Design

See the next generation of fashion talent take the runway during the 2026 MassArt Fashion Show.

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Fusing Service and Creative Work: MassArt Alumna Shares Her Thoughts as an Older Student

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MFA Fine Arts 3D

Brett Poza returned to MassArt to pursue an MFA at 60—bringing with her decades of experience as an art therapist and a lifelong commitment to storytelling.

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MassArt to Celebrate Visionaries in Art, Design, and Civic Life at 2026 Commencement

Campus News
Press Release

MassArt will honor the next generation of artists and designers at its 2026 Commencement on Thursday, May 21, at the Leader Bank Pavilion in Boston.

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

President Grant in the Media

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.

MCLA

Three more public campuses in Massachusetts to launch co-op programs

Campus News
MassArt in the Media

The state Department of Higher Education announced that its innovation hub is awarding $20,000 grants to three public colleges — including MassArt — to develop co-op programs with employers in the region.

The Boston Globe

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About

Since 1873, MassArt has built a legacy of leadership as the first art school to grant a degree. The College prepares artists, designers, and educators to shape communities, economies, and cultures for the common good.

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MassArt Receives Carnegie Classification for Extraordinary Commitment to Community Engagement

Massachusetts College of Art and Design receives the 2026 Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement, recognizing its extraordinary commitment to civic partnerships and advancing the public good.

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History

Founded in 1873, MassArt has been educating forward-thinking artmakers, designers and educators for more than 150 years.

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Student Finance Self Service Instructions

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Learn how to check your balance, make payments, and download statements.

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Learn about the payment plan available to students.

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Learn about Proxy access and how to set it up in order for someone else to pay your bill.

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Art Education

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Ceramics

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Communication Design

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A man speaks at a podium in front of a large screen displaying a presentation titled At The Edge, featuring text, graphics, and digital art images related to AI and neural networks.

Creative AI

Non-credit Certificate

Creative Writing

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Design Innovation

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Digital Media

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Massachusetts College of Art and Design Announces Fulbright U.S. Student Award for 2026-2027

Alumni in the News
International Education
Photography

MassArt alum Kannetha Brown, BFA ’23 Photography, receives a Fulbright U.S. Student Program award to conduct research and photography fieldwork in Cambodia.

MassArt Fashion Show 2026 Spotlights Design for the Public and the Future

Press Release
Fashion Design

See the next generation of fashion talent take the runway during the 2026 MassArt Fashion Show.

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Massachusetts College of Art and Design Announces Fulbright U.S. Student Award for 2026-2027

Alumni in the News
International Education
Photography

MassArt alum Kannetha Brown, BFA ’23 Photography, receives a Fulbright U.S. Student Program award to conduct research and photography fieldwork in Cambodia.

MassArt Fashion Show 2026 Spotlights Design for the Public and the Future

Press Release
Fashion Design

See the next generation of fashion talent take the runway during the 2026 MassArt Fashion Show.

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Massachusetts College of Art and Design Announces Fulbright U.S. Student Award for 2026-2027

Alumni in the News
International Education
Photography

MassArt alum Kannetha Brown, BFA ’23 Photography, receives a Fulbright U.S. Student Program award to conduct research and photography fieldwork in Cambodia.