Learn more about Ringling’s distinguished alumni
The Ringling Alumni Wall of Honor was first unveiled in 2018 to recognize exceptional Ringling alumni. Criteria for determining our outstanding alumni includes awards and accolades received since graduating and creative work that makes a positive impact.
Designed by Graphic Design Department Head Jeff Bleitz, mounted in the Keating Center, and updated annually, this museum-quality installation honors exemplary Ringling College graduates in each major and alumni leaders who support the College with their time and generosity.
2024 Alumni Wall of Honor Recipients
Mark Saffell
Interior Design, '86
Designer and Co-Founder, 5d Studio. Manhattan Beach, California.
Artemiy Bulgakov
Game Art, '19
Technical Artist, Sledgehammer Games. San Francisco, California.
Omar Chacon
Fine Arts, '02
Fine Artist. New York, New York.
Ron Zeitler
Computer Animation, '94
Computer Animation Faculty, Space & Ringling College of Art and Design. Sarasota, Florida.
Kitt Thomas
Visual Studies, '21
Illustrator & Graphic Novelist. Cincinnati, Ohio.
Nazanin Varasteh
Business of Art and Design, '13
Feminine Care Category Manager, Zarrin Roya. Tehran, Iran.
Dylan Johnston
Photography and Imaging, '13
Freelance Photographer & Director, Prospect Studios. Brooklyn, New York.
Chean Wei Law
Graphic Design, '05
Head of Interactive Design, Brand Creative, Asana. San Francisco, California.
Natalie Andrewson
Illustration, '13
Illustrator, Comic Artist & Riso Printmaker. Los Angeles, California.
Jessica Pinns
Film, '16
Camera Assistant/Writer, International Cinematographers Guild. Los Angeles, California.
Cory Fanjoy
Motion Design, '14
Creative Director, Newfangled Studios. Boston Massachusetts.
Wendell Minor
Commercial Design, '66
Illustrator and Author, Wendell Minor Design. Washington, Connecticut.
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