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Executive Director Vann Graves writes about the evolution of U.S. political branding for Fast Company
January 15, 2025
Executive Director Vann Graves writes for fast company on how personal branding shapes modern politics, from iconic party symbols to campaign strategies that fuse narrative with ideology.
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Liquid Death and Lululemon: Live Clients for BC Sprint 2025
January 13, 2025
Brandcenter’s BC Sprint 2025 pairs students with Liquid Death and Lululemon for a high-energy week of creative problem-solving and real-world brand challenges
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Executive Director Vann Graves writes piece for Fast Company, “Not so ‘Wicked’ after all. Find authenticity in the era of AI”
December 11, 2024
Executive Director Vann Graves talks AI, transparency and the illusion of the Wizard of Oz.
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Executive Director Vann Graves, writes piece for Fast Company, “Revive resilience in the face of the zombie mindset”
October 31, 2024
Executive Director Vann Graves talks about trends in student motivation, resilience and curiosity.
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Brandcenter ranked as #1 Graduate Program in U.S. in The One Club 2024 Global Creative College Rankings
June 27, 2024
The One Club for Creativity ranks Brandcenter as the #1 Graduate Program in the U.S., #2 Graduate Program Globally.
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Class of 2024 celebrates Commencement with keynote speaker Chioma Aduba, President of Droga5
May 24, 2024
Brandcenter students, faculty, and staff celebrate the commencement of the class of 2024 with keynote speaker and guest Chioma Aduba, president of Droga5.
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Executive Director Vann Graves featured in Fortune, weighs in on Apple’s recent spot “Crush!” and backlash among creatives
May 16, 2024
Executive Director Vann Graves is quoted in the AP News article, "Technology crushing human creativity? Apple’s new iPad ad has struck a nerve online" as is Hugh Grant
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Executive Director Vann Graves featured in Adweek: How veterans found a second career in advertising and marketing
November 10, 2023
Executive Director Vann Graves featured in Adweek article highlighting veterans in advertising and marketing. Following 9/11, Vann enlisted in the US Army, serving seven years of active duty in Iraq.
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Fall 2023 Professional Development courses announced
September 5, 2023
Registration for the October 2023 session of Brandcenter professional development courses for advertising and brand marketing professionals is now open.
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Brandcenter students and alumni win big at 2023 Richmond Ad Show
June 16, 2023
Charles Hodges (Copywriting, 2009) was named Ad Person of the Year at the 62nd annual Richmond Ad Show, plus Brandcenter students, alumni, and current faculty and staff win awards.