Academy of Art University Strategic Plan 2022-2027

In spring 2022, President Stephens launched Academy of Art University’s new Strategic Plan 2022 – 2027. The culmination of engagement campus-wide with students, faculty, staff, alumni and the Board of Directors, the plan provides a roadmap for the Academy to continue to achieve its mission and deliver educational excellence over the next five years.

This strategic plan builds on the Academy’s exceptional history and ability to evolve to quickly meet the changing needs of both students and industry.

The Strategic Planning Committee will monitor the implementation of the Strategic Plan and will share regular progress updates with the Academy Community. You can view the plan (abridged version) here.

To contact the Strategic Planning Committee, email at StrategicPlanning@academyart.edu.

Alumni Success

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Daryn LaBier

MFA Photography

Independent Business Owner,

LaBier.co

Do everything you can to make sure that your toolbox has everything in it that you think it’s going to need, and when you think you have everything, go and look for more.

Kristina Varaksina

MFA, Photography

Independent Contractor

Studying at the Academy has been a life changing experience to me. I’ve established myself as an artist. I’ve opened my mind to a lot of great new things, from the amazing work of different photographers to the way I approach my photo shoots and interact with people.

Scott Borrero

MFA Photography

Director of Photography,

LE TOTE

Everything that I learned at the Academy really helped put me above the competition in the field that I’m in. It is the school that is going to push you to be the best artist that you can be. Every time I shoot, there’s something that I’m using.

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