From:	Student Health Insurance
To:	Ringling College 1st Year Students, 2nd Year Students, 3rd Year Students, Portal Post Group
Date:	Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Subject:	Reminder: Student Health Insurance Waiver & Enrollment Forms are open!

The 2026-27 Student Health Insurance Waiver & Enrollment Forms are open!

As a reminder, all domestic students must submit a waiver or enroll in the student health insurance (now offered with dental coverage) on an annual basis.

International students are automatically enrolled in the student health insurance plan and do not need to take action. International students who wish to waive must complete a paper waiver form each year (email healthinsurance@ringling.edu to request this form).

You will see a health insurance fee on your student account for the annual health insurance premium. The charge will be removed after your waiver for the 2026-27 year has been submitted. Please note: It may take 3-5 days for the charge to be removed from your account.

The deadline to submit a waiver is Friday, August 21, 2026!

• Waiver Form: Click here to waive the Student Health Insurance Plan.
• Enrollment Form: Click here to enroll in the Student Health Insurance Plan.

From:	Karin Kiernan
To:	Ringling College Students, Staff, Full Time and Visiting Full Time Faculty, Part Time and Long-Term Part Time Faculty, Faculty with Emeritus Status, Portal Post Group
Date:	Monday, July 6, 2026
Subject:	GENESIS 2027 Fashion Show: APPLICATIONS

Hello Everyone, 

The GENESIS Fashion Show is returning for Spring 2027

GENESIS is Ringling's largest student-led production, an annual runway show that brings together designers, artists, and creatives from across campus. More than a fashion show, GENESIS celebrates creativity, sustainability, and collaboration through an unforgettable experience that brings fashion, art, and storytelling together.

As we kick off the 2026-2027 academic year, we're looking for passionate creatives from all majors to join the team for this spring's show. Whether you're a garment designer, filmmaker, photographer, model, or creative of any kind, there's a place for you in GENESIS. 

What we are looking for:

• Garment Designers: Debut your original designs on the runway. 
• Motion Design: Breathe life into the GENESIS visuals and motion graphics.
• Models: Strut the runway and bring bold designs to life.
• Construction and Fabrication: Help build the set and transform the space.
• Film: Capture the energy, experience and behind-the-scenes magic.
• Photography: Capture high-quality images on showday.
• Makeup and Hair: Craft bold, creative looks that bring each designer's vision to life on the runway.
• Production Management: Coordinate and promote preshow events, engage the community, and build buzz.
• Other: Have a unique skill set that doesn't fit the above categories? Don't hesitate to apply! We're open to innovative ideas.

APPLY BY CLICKING HERE

APPLICATIONS CLOSE SUNDAY AUGUST 30, 2026

Before submitting your application, be sure to review the instructions in your designated Google Drive role folder.

WATCH GENESIS 2026 HERE

If you have any questions, please reach us at genesis@c.ringling.edu or DM @genesis_runway on Instagram

Best, 

Lindelwa, Timo & Amanda

GENESIS

IG: @genesis_runway

LinkedIn: GENESIS Fashion Show

Website: genesisfashionshow.com

From:	Office of the VPAA
To:	Ringling College Students, Staff, Full Time and Visiting Full Time Faculty, Part Time and Long-Term Part Time Faculty, Faculty with Emeritus Status, Portal Post Group
Date:	Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Subject:	Morgan Williams appointed Interim Department Head for Motion Design

Sent on behalf of Dr. Tiffany Holmes, Vice President for Academic Affairs:

Please join me in congratulating Morgan Williams on his appointment as Interim Department Head of Motion Design at Ringling College for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Morgan brings 20 years of professional experience as an animator and animation director plus 15 years of dedicated teaching experience at Ringling College to this role.  Morgan's connection to Ringling runs even deeper - his father, John, was a committed member of the Ringling College CORE faculty from 1989-2016, and provided an early and enduring role model for the educator and leader Morgan has become.

Morgan joined the Motion Design department early in its history and was involved in helping to shape the program from the ground up. Working collaboratively with Ed Cheetham and the faculty to develop an integrated curriculum, Morgan has had a front-row seat to the program's growth-watching students' work strengthen year after year as the faculty have refined their approach together. It is the kind of long-view investment in a program that defines genuine educational leadership.

When asked about a favorite aspect of life at Ringling, Morgan points without hesitation to the students. "I love the energy and passion of our students," Morgan shared. "They constantly remind me why I fell in love with animation and Motion Design in the first place." That enthusiasm translates directly into his teaching, which continues to evolve alongside the field itself.

True to that spirit, Morgan's current creative obsession is interactive design and animation-particularly in his discovery of tools like Rive that are empowering designers and animators to build apps, games, and interactive web experiences. This summer, he is hoping to create an original mini-game using Rive, blending the technical and the playful in a way that mirrors the Motion Design program's own interdisciplinary ambitions.

As Interim Department Head, Morgan's vision for MDES is rooted in continuity and community. "My goal is to lead with the same spirit Ed brought to the department," he said, "fostering a supportive, close-knit community where faculty and students are challenged and inspired by a curriculum designed for a constantly evolving future."

On a personal note, when Morgan isn't teaching or animating, you'll likely find him writing and recording music-songs inspired by a deep love of post-punk and new wave from the 1980s.

Of course, I would be remiss in not taking this opportunity to express my deepest gratitude to Ed Cheetham for his exceptional leadership of the Motion Design department. Ed's vision, creativity, and unwavering dedication have been the force behind a program that has grown into something truly remarkable. He leaves behind a thriving department, a talented faculty, and generations of students whose work bears the mark of his influence. We wish Ed all the very best in a well-deserved retirement, and we are grateful that Morgan is so well prepared to carry that legacy forward.

 Please join me in congratulating Morgan Williams on this well-deserved appointment.

 Sincerely,

Tiffany Holmes
Vice President for Academic Affairs
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