Welcome Michelle Brost as Assistant Professor of Media Arts
Dear MCAD Community,
Please join me in welcoming Michelle Brost as Assistant Professor of Media Arts. She will begin her new role on August 17, 2026.
Posted:
Tuesday, June 16
Official Announcement
Passing of Faculty Member and Alumna Melodee Strong
Dear MCAD Community,
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Melodee Strong, MCAD Illustration alumna (Class of 2006), former faculty member, artist, educator, and beloved member of our community.
Posted:
Thursday, June 11
Announcing 2026 Van Derlip Awards: MA Programs
Attention December ‘25, May and August ‘26 Graduates:
Announcing the 2026 Van Derlip Awards
In 1923, with income from an endowment fund established by Ethel Morrison Van Derlip, MCAD established the Ethel Morrison Van Derlip Traveling Scholarship.
Posted:
Wednesday, June 3
Intent to Graduate Forms for August and December 2026 Available Now!
This message is for all students who plan to complete their degrees in December 2026 (all programs), Master of Arts students who are planning to complete their degrees in August 2026, and staff and faculty who are assisting them with planning as they finish their programs.
Intent to Graduate Forms are available to be submitted now! Students can find the form on myMCAD on the Records Office tab under Online Forms.
Posted:
Thursday, April 2
Announcing the 2026-27 Annual MCAD Merit Scholarship Awards
It’s the 2026-2027 Annual MCAD Merit Competition!
This scholarship competition is designed for students who are currently enrolled full-time in an MCAD degree-seeking program. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 or better is required to enter. *Students receiving VA Yellow Ribbon or the Tuition Exchange/Waiver award are not eligible to compete in merit scholarship competitions.
Merit Scholarship Awards will be added to existing financial aid.
Click on the links below for a list of awards, guidelines, and important dates.
Posted:
Wednesday, February 5
