Welcome to the College of Architecture, Art and Design (CAAD). CAAD is a community of makers, scholars and industry partners who believe design changes lives. Our students and faculty pursue work that is rigorous, imaginative and impactful. From studios and labs to exhibitions and public programs, we advance creative leadership that addresses real challenges and sparks new possibilities.
CAAD stands among the region’s top-ranked colleges in our fields, and we measure our success by the outcomes our community delivers. Our graduates lead practices, build cultural institutions and contribute to thriving creative economies. Our faculty publish, exhibit and prototype at the highest levels, while mentoring students to think critically, design responsibly and collaborate across disciplines. This spirit of inquiry and craft connects our campus to global conversations in architecture, art and design.
I invite you to engage with us. Visit our critiques and exhibitions, partner with our studios, sponsor a project, host an intern or share your expertise with our students. Whether you are an alumnus, a cultural organization, a company or a civic leader, there is a place for you at CAAD. Join us in shaping ideas that move from concept to global impact.
— Joe Colistra, Dean
