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A Consummate Creative: Remembering Bob Toy

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The Publications staff, present and past, remembers our beloved colleague, friend, and mentor

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NXTUP Awards 2026: Vote For the Audience Awards

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Industrial Design Students Showcase Speedforms for Cadillac

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2026 Commencement Bachelor of Arts Valedictorian: Lazarus Lee, School of Communications & Media Technologies

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Study Abroad Italy 2025 Works to Be Showcased at the Cannery

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Spring Fashion Show Runway Unveils “Origins of Belief”

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2025 Commencement Master of Fine Arts Valedictorian: Liz Gerger, School of Visual Development

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2025 Commencement Bachelor of Fine Arts Valedictorian: Jordan Fridie, School of Game Development

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