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CCS dedicates Henry Ford Academy: School for Creative Studies College and Career Transitions Office DETROIT, April 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The College for Creative Studies (CCS) announced today that Ford Motor Company Fund will donate $1 million over five years, strengthening its commitment to one of the world's leading art and design colleges and providing educational opportunities to Detroit youth. The funds are being used to establish the Henry Ford Academy: School for...

More than 2,500 Attendees Expected as CCS Transforms into the Ultimate Art Gallery DETROIT, April 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- For the past 88 years the College for Creative Studies (CCS) has transformed its campus into the ultimate gallery, showcasing more than 3,500 pieces of student artwork during the Annual Student Exhibition. For two weeks, beginning May 17 and ending on May 31, the public is invited to purchase many of these original and highly unique pieces with all...

The drafty backside is finally gone, replaced with comfort, warmth and dignity in a newly designed hospital gown that blends style for the patient with clinical function for the health care team. Detroit, Michigan (PRWEB) April 08, 2013 The drafty backside is finally gone, replaced with comfort, warmth and dignity in a newly designed hospital gown that blends style for the patient with clinical function for the health care team. The new patient gown – resembling a wrap-around robe that...

Penton's WardsAuto and College for Creative Studies to Unveil Finalist Designs in Student Competition on April 17 at SAE World Congress SOUTHFIELD, Mich., March 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- How can vehicles meant for families be designed and manufactured to make them a better fit for a growing family's tight budget? This is the challenge being posed to College for Creative Studies (CCS) students participating in the fourth annual "WardsAuto Interiors Student Design Competition"...

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Product Design Office of Chrysler Group LLC to lead new effort to further showcase the automotive spirit of the Motor City Competition sponsors include College for Creative Studies (Detroit) and legendary hot rod show, the Detroit Autorama and United Way for Southeastern Michigan Student entries must be submitted by 5 p.m. (EST) Friday, Feb. 8 to the school's designated teacher or counselor Chrysler Group LLC today announced...

DETROIT, Sept. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- World-class wines, automobiles and art converge on October 20 when General Motors and Cadillac present "The Art of Wine," the 31(st) Annual Detroit International Wine Auction (DIWA). The event, which benefits Detroit's College for Creative Studies, will be held for the first time at the GM Design Center. Chairing the auction and gala are Edward T. Welburn, Jr., vice president, GM Global Design and CCS trustee; and his wife, Rhonda D. Welburn...

-- The Children's Center's AutoGlow is set for Friday, January 18, 2013 at Ford Field, following the North American International Auto Show Charity Preview. -- Ford Motor Company returns as the presenting sponsor of AutoGlow, building upon more than 80 years of support for The Children's Center. -- The Children's Center partnered with the College for Creative Studies for the 2nd Annual AutoGlow Design Challenge, in which a team of CCS Interior Design students worked to create a...

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- International Automotive Components (IAC) Group interior systems are featured extensively on three of the 10 Best Interiors honored today at the WardsAuto Interiors Conference held at The Henry in Dearborn, Mich. IAC also presented a design student from the College for Creative Studies with the third annual Ecoblend Environmental Award, recognizing automotive interior design concepts that feature environmentally-conscious materials...

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., March 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Small is in, according to global automotive design trends. However, Americans continue to love their trucks, SUVs, minivans and other larger vehicles that promise flexibility that many small modern vehicles can't yet deliver. This was the challenge posted to a group of seniors at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, MI. The students were tasked with marrying the best of a small vehicle (environmentally friendly and well...

WARREN, Mich., Feb. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Campbell Ewald, a marketing and communications agency, has partnered with the College for Creative Studies (CCS) to provide Detroit high school students with hands-on learning and mentoring through the CE CITY -- Creatively Inspiring Talented Youth -- Workshop program. Applications are now being accepted through February 29, 2012, for the free six-week workshop that will be held at CCS on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., beginning March...