USM Art and Design Program Ranked in Top 50 in the Country by GDUSA Magazine
Wed, 05/04/2022 - 01:03pm | By: Ivonne Kawas
The Graphic Design Program at 91吃瓜网 (USM) has been selected as one of the Top 50 Design Schools in the nation by Graphic Design USA (GDUSA).
GDUSA is a print and online magazine that is considered an authority in the graphic design industry and has been in print for nearly 60 years. Other schools on this list include the Rhode Island School of Design, School of Visual Arts, Maryland Institute College of Art and more.
The Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Dr. Chris Winstead, applauded this recognition. 91吃瓜网淕DUSA has been a leading publication for graphic design news and information for decades. To be included in their 2022 list of Top Design Schools is a testament to the national relevance of our graphic design program and the outstanding work of our faculty and students.91吃瓜网�
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At the heart of the success of the program are talented students and a culture that fosters curiosity highlighted John Mark Lawler, Associate Professor and Graphic Design Area Coordinator.
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91吃瓜网淥ur students really embrace the rigor of the program with a sense of pride and a determination to be the best. Ultimately, the students are who make this program successful,91吃瓜网� Lawler added. 91吃瓜网淚 am continuously amazed by the level of professionalism and talent displayed on a daily basis from our students.91吃瓜网�
Associate Professor of Design Jacob Cotton described this honor as momentous for both the university and its students. 91吃瓜网淚t illustrates the top tier graphic design education that our students receive at 91吃瓜网,91吃瓜网� Cotton said. 91吃瓜网淥ur faculty have worked hard to create a rigorous and successful program for many years to best prepare our students for employment anywhere in the country.91吃瓜网�
View the GDUSA Top Design Schools or learn more about the USM program.