As the 2024-25 academic year draws to a close, Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) President Cecilia McCormick, J.D., reflected on a year shaped by artistic excellence, institutional momentum, and community-rooted innovation. From student achievements to strategic planning and neighborhood partnerships, the year was defined by both resurgence and reinvention.
The Maryland Higher Education Commission is forcing MICA to give up its planned interior design classes, complicating the school’s effort to offer new programs and overcome declining revenues. The commission administrator determined that MICA’s program was too similar to one offered by Morgan State University, although MICA leaders said it was not.
One of the things I love about Bolton Hill is having the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) in our midst. The energy and creativity of our student neighbors, as well as the many opportunities to participate in MICA programs and events, add to the vitality of our neighborhood.
MICA President Cecelia McCormick, speaking at BHCA’s Feb. 4 meeting, said she is optimistic about the school’s growth in the aftermath of the pandemic that shut down classes, and then reduced enrollment upon re-opening. Based on the inquiries it has received so far, MICA expects an increase in enrollment next fall, she said.
If you live or work in Bolton Hill, you’re invited to MICA’s Weekend Kickoff reception to meet the school’s new president, Cecilia McCormick, at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27 at Lazarus Center,131 W North Avenue.
MICA has named Cecilia M. McCormick as the art school’s new president, following her six-month engagement as interim president. She replaces Sammy Hoi, who served nearly 10 years before announcing his retirement in January.
Facing reduced student enrollment and revenues, Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) has decided to sell several Bolton Hill properties, beginning with two residences located on Mt. Royal Ave.
A post-pandemic drop in student enrollment has led MICA President Samuel Hoi to announce that staff and faculty layoffs will take place at the end of the current semester in May.
It’s a craft fair with MICA flair, back after a three-year absence.The MICA Art Market Pop-Up is a three-floor holiday market that provides MICA’s best students, alumni, faculty, and staff the opportunity to sell their artwork, crafts and artisan-made pieces in a two-day public event on MICA’s campus
In its first full year of on-campus activity since the COVID pandemic shut it – and every other university — down in March 2020, Maryland Institute College of Art is fully open, with students and faculty back in the classrooms and visitors welcome.
