News Stories

Tierney L. Cross

For the Third Year Running, Corcoran Alum Joins NYT Fellowship

Tierney L. Cross, a graduate of the Corcoran’s New Media Photojournalism program, has been selected for the 2025–26 New York Times Fellowship.

MC Daubendiek

Knee Deep: Senior Serves up Sports and Art

Luther Rice Fellow MC Daubendiek, a volleyball player and artist, told the bruising story of student-athletes through photos of one body part: their knees.

NEXT 2025

Corcoran’s NEXT Festival Returns Bigger & Bolder with Expansion to Second-Floor Galleries

The Corcoran School of the Arts and Design at the George Washington University is proud to present the NEXT Festival 2025, an annual celebration showcasing the work of our graduating students.

Big Freedia

New Orleans, Katrina, and Bounce: A Conversation with Big Freedia

Loren Kajikawa, program head and associate professor of music, moderates a conversation about music, community, and strength in the face of climate change.

Clement Akpang

Clothing, Nationalism and Cultural Identity: The Symbolism of Traditional Attire in Defining Nigeria's Diverse Ethnic Indigenism

Prof. Clement Akpang's essay is now available in the anthology Reading the Thread: Cloth and Communication

John McGlasson, B.A. ’00

A GW Staff Member's Graphic (Design) Story

John McGlasson, B.A. ’00, M.F.A. ’03, is managing art director in the Office of Communications and Marketing

Luke Johnson (New Media Photojournalism, M.A. 2026)

A Look Back at 2024: Corcoran Student, Faculty and Alumni Highlights

Here is a snapshot of some of the accomplishments of Corcoran’s students, faculty and alumni from the summer and fall of 2024.

Maize Clark

Picture Perfect

Maizie Clarke, M.A. ’14, Creates Watercolor House Portraits

Dane Austin shares the inspirations, challenges and insights that have shaped his journey in the world of interior design.

Designing Dreams

Dane Austin shares the inspirations, challenges and insights that have shaped his journey in the world of interior design.

Piranesi’s Rome at the Luther W. Brady Art Gallery

A Summer WID Becomes an Exhibition

Piranesi’s Rome at the Luther W. Brady Art Gallery