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You’re part of an extraordinary group of Interlochen alumni, more than 100,000 strong! Just as when you were a student, Interlochen remains a hub for youthful, artistic energy. Spend a few moments catching up on what you've been missing and check out our latest happenings. Tell us what you’ve been up to, and take a look at what’s new!  

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What's New

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Interlochen's Vision 2028

Our vision has made a fundamental shift in focus from developing the “place” of Interlochen to permanently endowing our “people” and “programs.” Interlochen’s future depends on continued investment in the caliber of the Interlochen experience while creating unprecedented access to students of all backgrounds. Read more.
 

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A Place for Everything 

In 2021, Interlochen marked the successful completion of a 30-year campus master plan. Seventeen major projects and nearly $90 million in support created an artistic center for every discipline with facilities that rival those at the collegiate and professional levels. Read more.

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Online Arts Programs

Interlochen now offers online music and arts courses, certificates, and private lessons for youth and adults. Interlochen Online is the perfect option for young artists and adults passionate about the arts and seeking a flexible, convenient way to learn and grow. Read more.

Alumni Profiles

No matter what career path they pursue, many of our alumni tell us that it all started at Interlochen. Learn more about your fellow alumni, their Interlochen connections, and their lives since their time under the stately pines.

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Chappell Roan (IAC 14), Photo: Ryan Clemens

Recent Alumni News

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Eyes wide open: Academy graduate Tiffany Blandin brings truth to the stage

Now a student at Carnegie Mellon, Blandin opens up about her college theatre experience and how her training at Interlochen still impacts her today.

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Interlochen alumni honored in 67th annual GRAMMY Awards

Singer-songwriters Chappell Roan and Norah Jones lead an exceptional cohort of alumni winners.

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Adventure of a lifetime: Producer and Army vet Dwjuan Fox seeks humanitarian justice at home and abroad

From studying visual arts at Arts Academy to commanding tanks in South Korea, Fox has seen it all. A life lived both within and beyond the arts has given him a unique perspective on what it means to help other humans in need.

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Rhythms of hope: Music therapist Melita Belgrave turns popular tunes into intergenerational connections

A graduate of Interlochen Arts Academy and professor at Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, Belgrave shares stories of her work’s impact on people of all ages and stages.

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‘A love story like you’ve never seen’: Screenwriter Zach Dean shares the real-life inspiration behind his forthcoming film ‘The Gorge’

Dean reflects on his formative time at Interlochen, processing life through writing, and how the COVID-19 lockdowns sparked one of the most generative periods of his career.