Graphic design students work to create a sustainable LA

Unhealthy inland air, poor tap water imported from afar, and semi-paralyzed roadways are enduring Los Angeles hallmarks. The city has made progress toward becoming more sustainable, but there is much more left to do so Woodbury graphic design students students are working in creative teams to tackle these problems. The special six-month project is part of collaboration with Sapient International, the largest independent interactive agency in the world with offices in New York, Los Angeles, London and Munich. More

Students to study, spend holidays in Rome

Seventeen Woodbury students from the School of Architecture will spend the holiday season in Rome with professors Jose Parral and Dr. Paulette Singley. During their 27-day stay in Rome, students will visit the Vatican, ancient Roman Forum, baths of Caracalla, and the Pantheon. Students will witness the eternal city as it sparkles and twinkles during the holidays and they will spend New Year's Eve in Rome. Plus they'll earn three credits toward their degrees. More

Help Woodbury win Archinect poster contest

You can help Woodbury win Archinect's best lecture poster contest. According to Archinect, Woodbury University, University of Nebraska Lincoln and University of Tennessee, Knoxville appear to be leading in the polls for best lecture poster for Fall '08. Cast a vote by Sunday, and check out all the candidates. Pick your favorite and vote here! More

Congratulations! Woodbury earns NASAD nod

The animation, fashion design, graphic design, and interior architecture programs in Woodbury's School of Media, Culture & Design have achieved accreditation from the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). Accreditation, in practical terms, is a stamp of approval, a sign that Woodbury ascribes to, believes in, and has met an external set of basic criteria. Woodbury sought NASAD accreditation to demonstrate its commitment to excellence and to use its nationally recognized standards as a base of academic strength and operational integrity. More

School of Architecture declares 'Year of the Valley'

The San Fernando Valley means different things depending who you ask. Suburban paradise or out-of-control sprawl? Prosperous business and housing sectors or gritty industrial lots and hard-scrabble apartment complexes? Now, the Valley is the focus of classes, studios, and seminars in Woodbury's School of Architecture. During the "Year of the Valley," faculty and students are focusing on issues ranging from community design and outreach to public access television stations and the challenges of water reclamation or heat islands. The scope of research will range from the utopian to the highly pragmatic. More

FUNd DRIVE!

Woodbury University will kick off this year’s fund drive with a sweepstakes of a Mercedes-Benz Smart Car! Sold in 37 countries worldwide, the Smart Fortwo car entered the U.S. market in January and retails between $11,590 and $13,590. When you donate to the Woodbury University Annual Fund, you will be given the option to automatically be entered into the SmartCar FUNd DRIVE Sweepstakes. A donation of $50 is requested; there is no purchase necessary. One entry per person. Donations are tax deductible. Winner must pay all appropriate sales taxes. Entry/Rules