ACAD becomes a university
Posted Mar 1, 2018 1:15 pm.
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Calgary has another university.
The Alberta College of Art + Design has been elevated to the status.
“Changing ACAD to a university not only demonstrates how much we value them and their work, but reflects the school’s role as the primary fine arts institution in our province,” explained Marlin Schmidt, Minister of Advanced Education.
The school has a number of degree programs, including a bachelor of fine arts and a bachelor of design at the undergraduate level, as well as a master’s degree in fine arts.
“Our students, alumni, faculty and staff are the creators, makers, artists and designers who strengthen Alberta by diversifying it through the development of the creative industries within the knowledge economy,” said Daniel Doz, president and CEO, Alberta College of Art + Design.
It’s a rising from the ashes for the school, which was in serious financial trouble just a year ago.
An official new name for ACAD will be announced in the coming months.
