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For Families

Supporting your student’s success.

Welcome to the MIAD Family Forum, a reflection of both your and our commitment to ensuring your student’s academic and personal success.

Just as college is an exciting time of transformation for your student, it also marks a transitional milestone in your life. We recognize, and applaud, the pivotal role you play in your student’s life, and want to connect you with the information and resources you need to continue to do so.

At the same time that we encourage you to remain engaged in your student’s life, we also recognize that students succeed best in their journey toward becoming responsible adults and professionals when parents provide support as coaches and mentors, rather than as problem-solvers.

We hope you’ll use this website and our blog to help guide you in your role, and to learn more about how you can partner with us by directing your student to MIAD’s renowned campus resources and staff. The entire MIAD community is here to support your student’s natural ability to apply creativity, talent, knowledge and skills to new questions, experiences, and fields. Of course, if you have a concern, staff welcome your questions as well.

We also look forward to keeping you abreast of news throughout what promises to be a transformational year at MIAD.

Jeff Morin
President

A headshot of MIAD's president Jeff Morin

Academic Advising

Check out tips for success and resources for you and your student.

Careers in Art & Design

Explore career prospects, resources and alumni successes.

Finances

Learn more about financing a MIAD education.

Well Being and Safety

MIAD takes pride in providing a safe and secure environment for all students, staff, faculty and visitors.

Life Beyond the Studio

MIAD offers opportunities to enrich students’ college experiences beyond the classroom.

Graduation Information for Families

Explore frequently asked questions about MIAD’s graduation.

News

Grilled Cheese grants propel MIAD seniors

Funds from the annual Grilled Cheese Grant helped Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD) awardees Siren Harris, Yo Yo collective and Madi Weglarz complete their 2025 Senior Exhibition projects and future work. All the MIAD awardees are Fine Art + New Studio Practice seniors.

Sebastian Penn: Senior Exhibition 2025

Sebastian Penn ’25 (Animation Track in Illustration), “From Home to Legacy: Black and Queer Bars in Milwaukee.” Sebastian is a President’s (Honor) List student from Holman, Wis.

McKenna Martin: Senior Exhibition 2025

McKenna Martin ’25 (Product Design), “Hyacinth.” McKenna received first place for her design for the 2023 Delta design project/competition at MIAD, is on the Dean’s List and is from Fond du Lac, Wis.

Students highlight Senior Exhibition 2025 projects

MIAD seniors Rita Jennings ’25 (Fine Art + New Studio Practice), Noah Teague ’25 (Communication Design) and Fabian Rico Sanchez ’25 (Product Design) explore empathy, connection and innovation through their capstone projects.