AlumniMarch 2, 2021
Q&A Feature with Treasure Brown (XD, 2020)
Recent Brandcenter graduate Treasure Brown (XD, 2020) is featured in a Q&A with frog, the design and strategy consultancy where she is currently an interaction designer.
Read more2021-22 school year
Aug. 20, 2021
Orientation
Aug. 24, 2021
Fall classes begin
Sep. 6, 2021
Closed for Labor Day
Oct. 22, 2021
Closed for Reading Day
Nov. 2, 2021
Closed for Election Day
Nov. 22 -Nov. 28, 2021
Closed for Fall / Thanksgiving Break
Dec. 13 -Dec. 17, 2021
Final projects/presentations
Dec. 23 -Jan. 2, 2022
Closed for winter break
Jan. 17, 2022
Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Jan. 18, 2022
Spring classes begin
Mar. 6 -Mar. 13, 2022
Spring break, no classes
May. 2 -May. 6, 2022
Final projects
May. 14, 2022
Graduation
AnnouncementsFebruary 24, 2021
Tales from SIXTY: Francisco Marcano-Santos (ST, 2022) participates in Adidas CREATOR LAB
The first-year strategy student took part in a design sprint and workshop with some of the top creatives and executives at Adidas.
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AlumniFebruary 5, 2021
20 Brandcenter alums contribute to 14 spots in Super Bowl LV
Despite some major differences in this year’s Super Bowl, the Brandcenter’s strong showing in alumni ads remains the same.
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AnnouncementsFebruary 3, 2021
Open Sign Project supports local businesses and philanthropic organizations
A team of Brandcenter students started “Open Sign Project” to connect Richmonders with local businesses and philanthropic organizations in the community.
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In the NewsJanuary 29, 2021
Scott Witthaus is editor and creative on "The Judge" documentary
Brandcenter faculty member works as editor and creative team member for the documentary about Judge Robert R. Merhige, Jr. and his distinguished, momentous, and tumultuous 31-year tenure on the Federal bench.
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AnnouncementsJanuary 22, 2021
Brandcenter Interactive Virtual Tour Now Available
The Brandcenter now offers an Interactive Virtual Tour option for guests to view from the comfort of their homes.
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In the NewsJanuary 21, 2021
XD Student Reimagines Mac Operating System
Dominik Hofacker (XD, 2021) wanted to know: how might the advent of AR technology redefine how we interact with computers? The answer he came up with has taken the Mac and UX world by storm.
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AnnouncementsJanuary 20, 2021
Caley Cantrell published in “AIS Transactions on Human-Computer Interaction” Journal
Brandcenter Strategy Concentration Chair Caley Cantrell co-authored a manuscript entitled, "Exploring the Intersection of the Digital Divide and Artificial Intelligence: A Hermeneutic Literature Review."
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AnnouncementsJanuary 17, 2021
BCsprint Brings Clients DoorDash and Peloton to the Brandcenter
During the competition, teams of Brandcenter students worked on real client briefs to create innovative business solutions in just five days.
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AnnouncementsJanuary 15, 2021
Ashley Sommardahl Named Brandcenter Associate Director
Long-time staff member and Brandcenter alum Ashley Sommardahl (ST, 1998) is named Associate Director of the Brandcenter.
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AlumniDecember 30, 2020
Brandcenter Alum Collaborates with Marvel to Create Comic Honoring Nurses During COVID-19
Along with his team at Doner, Brandcenter alum Rob Reid (AD, 2013) partnered with comic powerhouse Marvel to create The Vitals: True Nurse Stories, a comic book starring real-life healthcare heroes in their fight against a real-life villain: COVID-19.
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In the NewsDecember 23, 2020
Richmond for the Win
In an article for RVAMag, Brandcenter alum Rachel Scott Everett (AD, 2001) of creative studio EVERGIB discusses what makes Richmond one of the most creative cities in the country.
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