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Ethan Dean - one of four finalists selected in Nike’s Future Sole Contest

Posted October 20, 2009

Ethan Dean, a current Kendall student, was selected as a finalist in Nike's �??Future Sole�?� contest. This opportunity is offered to the nation�??s most talented students who are Read More…
Kendall Grad Takes Second Place

Posted October 19, 2009

Kendall graduate Tracy VanDuinen (�??89 Visual Communications), his brother Corey Van Duinen and creative partner Todd Osborne took home second place and a $100,000 prize in the Read More…
ArtPrize a Success

Posted October 12, 2009 in Alumni, Gallery, ArtPrize

Kendall College of Art and Design is always a busy place, but thanks to ArtPrize, the College was especially busy as Gallery 114 and the Atrium displayed the works of four artists: Read More…
Thousands watch a rain of a 100,000 paper airplanes

Posted September 27, 2009 in Public

Over 20,000 people jammed the streets and reached for the skies as a rainbow of hand-folded paper airplanes were released from rooftops in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids. The Read More…
Art Ed Students Make the World Better

Posted September 21, 2009 in Campus, Public

Can art lead to clean water? At Kendall it can. Kendall's Art Education students reached out to bring clean water to third-world countries with a unique fund-raiser that was also a Read More…
Collaborative Design Takes on Food Allergies

Posted September 21, 2009 in Campus, Student, Public

Lucas Lindale is allergic to peanuts. His mother and adjunct instructor Michelle Lindale recalls the day that she and her husband Adam found out just how severe Lucas' allergy is. Read More…
New Website - it’s (a)Live!

Posted September 21, 2009

It's fun, informative, vibrant, and useful. The Kendall website has been completely redesigned to help facilitate better communication with future and current students, parents, Read More…
Student Services Relocation Complete

Posted September 21, 2009 in Campus, Student

Not too long ago, students had to visit several floors in order to register for classes, see a counselor, receive financial aid, or find out what was wrong with their MacBook. Read More…
Kendall College of Art and Design Enters Into Alliance With Design West Michigan

Posted July 27, 2009

Creativity, imagination, and innovation are the fundamental drivers of today's economy and society. To that end, Kendall College of Ar t and Design has allied with Design West Read More…
Erli Gronberg Retires

Posted July 21, 2009 in Campus, Alumni, Public

After teaching for more than 35 years, Erli Gronberg, Chair of the Interior Design Department, retired in January. Erli attended Michigan State University, where she received her Read More…

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