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Advisory Sessions: Practicing Empathy in a Customer-Centered Design Team
Chelsea Winkel on the challenges of remote work and why empathy and teamwork are essential for creating customer-centered designs.
November 28, 2023

Advisory Sessions: Answering the Call for Skilled Designers
Michael Bartalos on the current needs of design industry employers, with a focus on the impact of AI.
November 13, 2023
Student News
Our New Student Ambassadors 2023-24
2023-24 Student Ambassadors Announced: Alexander, Denise, Elizabeth, Ian, Kimberley, Shelby
October 5, 2023
Fall 2023 Degree Scholarships
Announcing Fall 2023 Scholarship winners: Marcela, Felicia, Katie, and Brittany.
October 1, 2023
Transfer Credit Options for Displaced Art Institute Students
Options for Miami International University of Art & Design and Art Institutes student credit transfers.
September 25, 2023
Interviews
Finding the Time and (Online) Space To Be Creative
Nick Fairman talks about how the AOS in Digital Media program gave him a flexible place to unlock his skills.
September 1, 2023
Finding Inspiration in Graphic Design
Bobbie Villarruel talks about her choice of major, her inspirations, and her freelance goals upon graduation.
August 2, 2023
Developing Deeper Skills as a Digital Storyteller
Retired Navy broadcast journalist Douglas Gorham talks about instructor feedback and digital darkroom techniques.
July 26, 2023
Faculty Focus
Bringing a Client’s Dreams to Life, Using AI
Felicia Kieselhorst on using AI to restore lost artwork for a client project.
September 15, 2023
Sessions College Dean Wins USDLA Award for Leadership in Distance Education
Celebrate with us as Dr. Meryl Epstein is selected for the prestigious USDLA Gold award for leadership in distance education.
May 16, 2023
Melanie Makes It Their Best.Day.Ever.
Melanie Fiander on how she handles the challenges of destination wedding photography, portrait photography, and more.
June 9, 2022
Industry
Advisory Sessions: Practicing Empathy in a Customer-Centered Design Team
Chelsea Winkel on the challenges of remote work and why empathy and teamwork are essential for creating customer-centered designs.
November 28, 2023
Advisory Sessions: Answering the Call for Skilled Designers
Michael Bartalos on the current needs of design industry employers, with a focus on the impact of AI.
November 13, 2023
Advisory Sessions: Hiring Trends in Photography and Navigating AI
Internationally exhibited photographer Jessica Layton about industry hiring trends for photographers, including the impact of new AI tools.
November 3, 2023