Four MIAD seniors selected for the Grilled Cheese Grant
Four New Studio Practice: Fine Arts seniors were selected as recipients for the sixth annual Grilled Cheese Grant.
- Anna Siemsen, 1st place, $900
- Helena Baka, 2nd place, $600
- August-Lain Weickert, 3rd place, $450
- Rylee Krumrei, 4th place, $250
The grants provide support for the fabrication of seniors’ thesis projects.
 Anna Siemsen ’21 (New Studio Practice: Fine Arts) |
 Helena Baka ’21 (New Studio Practice: Fine Arts) |
 August-Lain Weickert ’21 (New Studio Practice: Fine Arts) |
 Rylee Krumrei ’21 (New Studio Practice: Fine Arts) |
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Illustration seniors land NASA and Disney internships
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Cas Kook ’26 (Animation Track in Illustration) is a Dean’s List student from the Greater Chicago area and a recipient of a 2026 Alumni Thesis Award. “Project Calvin Sazerac” is about Calvin Sazerac, a seasoned barkeep, who creates new cocktails for his favorite regulars. When he is challenged to meet the demands of a picky saloon patron, he creates something life changing.
Meet Mac Bronnson and 2026 Senior Exhibition Project MENd
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