Other name | SUVA |
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Type | Private art school |
Active | 1983 – November 30, 2020 |
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Southwest University of Visual Arts (SUVA) was a private art school in Tucson, Arizona, [1] [2] with a branch in Albuquerque, New Mexico. [1] [3] [4]
Founded in 1983, SUVA was formerly known as The Art Center Design College, but changed its name in 2011. [5] It was accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. [1]
Southwest University of Visual Arts officially closed on November 30, 2020, [6] and ceased operations on December 18, 2020. [7] It resigned its accreditation status effective December 23, 2020. [8]
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