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CAMD is a vibrant community of creators, designers and communicators working together to harness data and emerging technologies to advance human potential and solve the challenges of the future.

Congratulations to all admitted CAMD students!

Please join us virtually or in-person to learn more about joining the Class of 2030 this fall. Hear from current CAMD students, faculty, and alumni and get all of your questions answered. We can’t wait to meet you!

Virtual Events:
EA and ED II Welcome: February 9, 6pm EST
Oakland Welcome: February 25, 6pm EST
RD Welcome: March 23, 6pm EST
Oakland Welcome (RD): April 2, 6pm EST

In-Person Welcome Days:
Boston: March 29 and April 11
Oakland: April 18
New York City: April 25

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Mark your calendars for the first annual CAMD DAY

Tuesday, March 17th

Experience what makes CAMD exceptional. Live performances, dynamic panels, student showcases, and more.

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CAMD Launches Creative Catalyst Seed Grant Program

Supported by contributions from CAMD’s Advisory Board, the Dean’s Office is pleased to announce the Creative Catalyst Internal Seed Grant Program.

The Creative Catalyst grant program is designed to support emerging collaborative research and creative work that will make substantial knowledge contributions and advance socially beneficial outcomes, demonstrating CAMD’s capacity for transformative leadership in research and creative practice.

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Joining the Alliance for the Arts at Research Universities, a2ru

CAMD joins the national consortium of research-intensive institutions dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary research, creative practice, and arts-integrative scholarship.

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CAMD Launches Creative Catalyst Seed Grant Program

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This program is designed to catalyze research and creative work that will make substantial knowledge contributions and advance socially beneficial outcomes, demonstrating CAMD’s capacity for transformative leadership.

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R. Benjamin Knapp named dean

All Academic Units

Knapp joins Northeastern from Virginia Tech, where he spent 14 years as founding executive director of the Institute for Creativity, Arts and Technology.

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Video storytelling across Spain

Journalism

During the summer of 2025, a cohort of 16 students traveled across Spain, reporting and producing nine original short documentaries and four segments for an episode of WCVB Channel 5's "Chronicle."

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New fund honors legacy of Harvey Vetstein

Journalism

The late student newspaper advisor's family is honoring his legacy of supporting student journalists.

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Research at CAMD

We are a hub for technology-forward interdisciplinary creative research and practice, collaborating across disciplines to make transformative change in the world.

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Game Design, BFA Architecture and Graphic Design, BS Media Innovation and Data Communication, MS Music Industry, BS Media, Technology, and Ethics, MS Film Production, Minor Theatre and Interaction Design, BA Information Design and Data Visualization, MS

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