鶹Ƶ announces inaugural Carl Foreman Award winner

Ringling Film senior wins inaugural Carl Foreman Award pictured with Eve Williams-Jones.

A film student and a father living with Alzheimer’s are at the center of Matthew Peterson’s Swan Song, winner of 鶹Ƶ’s inaugural 鶹Ƶ Film Carl Foreman Award. The award, to be given annually, recognizes a graduating senior majoring in Film or Creative Writing for outstanding achievement in screenwriting, directing, […]

Best of Ringling 2024 celebrates outstanding student work

Best of Ringling 2025 host Will Mauricette.

鶹Ƶ’s annual juried exhibition, Best of Ringling opened Wednesday night, April 17, with an awards ceremony in Scott Plaza, preceded by the exhibition opening in the Diane Roskamp Exhibition Hall and the David and Lois Stulberg Gallery. The exhibition and reception are part of a 90-year tradition at the College, […]

Two seniors among GDUSA’s 2024 Students to Watch

A composite of headshots of two girls looking at the camera and smiling.

鶹Ƶ Graphic Design seniors Sandra Lee and Tako Pharsenadze were just named to Graphic Design USA’s 2024 Students to Watch. This year’s list comprises 114 total students—including undergrads, graduate students, and continuing education enrollees—from established and emerging arts programs throughout the country who are “ready to burst on the graphic […]

Ringling students, alum win big at the 2024 Suncoast ADDY Awards

Film students at the ADDY Awards.

Students and alumni from 鶹Ƶ enjoyed a home field venue for the 2024 ADDY Awards ceremony, which took place on the campus sound stages Feb. 24 and once again netted dozens of awards for Ringling-led projects. The ADDYs are presented annually by the Suncoast Chapter of the American Advertising Federation […]

Computer Animation alum nominated for College Television Award

Still from animation Strings Attached.

Ria Shinde ’23, Computer Animation, has been nominated for a College Television Award from the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (aka the Television Academy). The nomination, in the category of “Animated Series,” recognizes Strings Attached, a piece that Shinde wrote, produced, and directed while she was still a student at 鶹Ƶ of Art […]

Highlights from 2023

Students discussing work in the Graphic Design hallway.

Wow! What a year! As we wrap up an eventful 2023, here are a few highlights that stand out. Campaign launches 鶹Ƶ announced the public launch of the Catalyst for Creativity Campaign which aims to raise $175 million to support students and faculty, our growing facilities, and expanding our community programs. 鶹Ƶ builds […]

Student artwork selected for company’s holiday card

Stella Kim and Michael Wilson pose with the award-winning card art work.

Sarasota law firm Williams Parker announced 鶹Ƶ Illustration student Stella Kim ’27 as the winner of their 2023 Holiday Card Design Contest. The partnership with 鶹Ƶ is in its sixth year of collaboration in seeking creative designs from students for their annual holiday card. As part of the recognition, […]

President Thompson recognized in Florida Trend’s Florida 500

Headshot of 鶹Ƶ President Larry Thompson in a dark jacket and red tie, sitting and smiling with his legs casually crossed.

鶹Ƶ’s President, Dr. Larry R. Thompson, has been named in Florida Trend’s Florida 500 for the third time during his tenure. Thompson was also recognized in 2018 and again in 2019. The Florida 500 edition recognizes Florida’s most exceptional and influential business leaders from across the state. Dr. Thompson is […]