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Vanderbilt to Open an Art School on Its New SF Campus
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Key Points:
- California College of the Arts (CCA) will close at the end of the 2026–27 school year, with Vanderbilt University having purchased its recently expanded campus.
- A $75 million matching donation aims to establish a new art college on the same site, though current CCA faculty and staff are not guaranteed positions at Vanderbilt.
- The Huangs’ donation has spurred over $25 million in additional contributions, including from Vanderbilt alumni, following their earlier $22.5 million matching gift in 2025.
- Despite previous funding efforts, including a partnership with Nvidia and a $20 million state grant, CCA faced financial collapse leading to its closure.
- Vanderbilt University has pledged to honor CCA’s legacy by fostering experimentation, collaboration, and strong ties to the cultural life of San Francisco and the Bay Area.
