Alumni Affairs News

MPS Branding Alumnus Jessie McGuire Wins Cooper Hewitt National Design Award
McGuire leads Thought Matter, the New York City studio recognized with the 2026 National Design Award for Communication Design.

SVA Heads to MoCCA Arts Fest 2026 With a Strong Presence Across the Festival
Students, alumni, and faculty from across the College will take part in the annual comics and cartooning festival, and the College will host festival programming at its SVA Flatiron Gallery.

Five SVA Community Instagrams to Follow for Women’s History Month
These five women artists—all 2026 Alumni Scholarship Award winners—are on the cusp of joining the professional ranks as they prepare for Commencement this May.

SVA Alumni Take Home Honors at the 2026 Annies
Alumni were recognized at the annual animation awards ceremony for their work in writing, production design, and editorial, with additional nominations in feature music and TV/media writing.

March 2026 Exhibitions and Events at SVA
A look at this month’s full slate of guest lectures, open studios, and gallery showcases.

SVA Alumni Scholarship Awards 2026: Pushing Boundaries and Expanding Possibilities
This year, $62,500 will fund 92 thesis or portfolio projects by students.

The Society of Illustrators Honors SVA Artists at its ‘Illustrators 68’ Exhibition
Ten community members are recognized at the Society’s prestigious annual show.

SVA Celebrates the Year of the Horse
A roundup of SVA community projects and New York City events commemorating the New Year

The Five: Edel Rodriguez, Sarah Sze, Craig Gillespie, and More SVA Artists in the Press
From the cover of ‘Time’ to the prime-time buzz of the Super Bowl, SVA artists continue to shape the visual and cultural landscape of 2026.