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Meryl Epstein
Dean of Academic Affairs
Dr. Epstein is the Dean of Academic Affairs at Sessions College. A former Dean at the Art Institute of Phoenix, Meryl has extensive experience in design, education, and leading academic teams. Meryl has extensive experience in design, education, and leading academic teams and has served as Dean of Academic Affairs, Program Chair, Doctoral Development Faculty, Art Director, Graphic Design Manager, Higher Education Faculty member (online and on-ground), Change Agent, and Exhibiting Artist/Photographer. Highlights from her career include implementing and leading the graphic design of three different museums (Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, Arizona Science Center, and Arizona Historical Museum) and receiving the first Arizona AIGA fellow award.
Featured Articles:
Advisory Sessions: Conveying Your Values in Your Portfolio
Leslie McDougall on how to create a cohesive portfolio that reflects your values.
November 19, 2024
The BFA Degree Difference
Sessions College Dean Dr. Meryl P. Epstein on why degrees still matter.
February 22, 2024
Advisory Sessions: Designing for Real-World Applications
Graphic designer and photographer John Gawley talks about the importance of the ability to design for real-world applications.
December 8, 2023
Advisory Sessions: Practicing Empathy in a Customer-Centered Design Team
Chelsea Winkel on the challenges of remote work and why empathy and teamwork are essential for creating customer-centered designs.
November 28, 2023
Gaining Creative Skills in the Workplace
Sally Alwadi talks about a creative and fulfilling internship experience in her BFA program.
February 15, 2023
Advisory Board Sessions: Illustrators Emerge from the Pandemic
Landon Armstrong talks about areas for growth and opportunity in a constantly changing job market.
June 28, 2022
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