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April 9, 2019

The Modern Recognized by GDUSA as National Top Design School

[KETTERING, OH, 4/9/19] – For its eighth consecutive year, The Modern College of Design has been included in a roster of the country’s most prestigious graphic design colleges. Graphic Design USA Magazine chose the colleges based on the success level of the program and annual recognition of award-winning student work.

The March/April issue of Graphic Design USA (GDUSA) magazine highlights the country’s Top Design Schools. The Modern is included on the list with other well-known colleges such as Yale University School of Art, Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), and Pratt Institute. View the entire list on gdusa.com/features/top-design-schools/highest-honors-2019-top-art-design-schools GDUSA’s website.

Since 2010, GDUSA magazine has also included The Modern’s students on their annual “Students to Watch” list. This year, two students from The Modern were chosen. Shelby Miller (Columbus, OH) and Owen Rendel (Jasper, IN) were included on the respected list of top design students.

“It’s an honor to be recognized by GDUSA and be alongside such prominent institutions,” shared Jessica Barry, president of The Modern. “Achieving this distinction is due to the work of so many, including our award-winning instructors and talented students.”

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