BALTIMORE--The Baltimore Business Journal explored MICA's economic and cultural impact on Baltimore, and the College's research initiatives in a special Higher Education section of the May 29-June 4 issue.

MICA Making a Strong Impression: Renowned Art College Broadens Industry Reach demonstrates how the College prepares artists and designers for employment in the 21st Century job market. It also touts MICA's role in the revitalization of Baltimore's Station North Arts and Entertainment District and creative reuse of existing buildings, under the direction of MICA President Fred Lazarus.

An accompanying article, MICA Forges Research Alliances to Bring Artistic Flair to Science, features an interview with Gunalan Nadarajan, the College's vice provost for research, who revealed some of the interesting partnerships the College has forged with other institutions, which include health organizations.

Founded in 1826, MICA is among the top visual arts colleges in the nation. It enrolls 1,714 undergraduate and 218 graduate students from 48 states and 52 foreign countries, offering programs of study leading to the bachelor of fine arts (B.F.A.), master of arts (M.A.), and master of fine arts (M.F.A.) degrees. It also offers post-baccalaureate certificate programs and a full slate of credit and noncredit courses for adults, college-bound students, and children. MICA is recognized as an important cultural resource for the Baltimore/Washington region, sponsoring many public and community-outreach programs-including more than 100 exhibitions by students, faculty, and nationally and internationally known artists annually-as well as artists' residencies, film series, lectures, readings, and performances.