County College of Morris (CCM) has acquired The Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art, Inc. Beginning in Fall 2026, students will have even more opportunities to prepare for a career in comics. A formal signing event will be held on CCM’s campus on August 17 to mark this milestone and celebrate the integration.
Read a statement from the school here:
Building on their 50-year legacy, The Joe Kubert School’s specialized Cartoon and Graphic Art program will continue as part of CCM, connecting students to an industry network that few programs can match. Through relationships that include such names as DC Comics, Marvel Comics, IDW Publishing and Dynamite Entertainment, students gain direct access to working professionals and valuable career insights. This foundation has helped alumni launch careers with some of the world’s most recognized studios, including Walt Disney Animation, Warner Bros. and Pixar Animation Studios.
Through CCM’s Center for Workforce Development, The Joe Kubert School at CCM will offer artists of all experience levels access to a program that has inspired generations of cartoonists, illustrators and visual storytellers. Students will build technical skills and artistic confidence while learning from practicing professionals in the industry.
“We are honored to welcome The Joe Kubert School into our community and to continue its extraordinary legacy of inspiring generations of artists and creators,” said Dr. Anthony Iacono, president of CCM. “By coming together, we are expanding opportunities for students to develop the artistic, technical and professional skills needed to thrive in today’s creative industries. This addition strengthens career pathways in animation, illustration, graphic storytelling and related fields while preserving the spirit and excellence that have made The Joe Kubert School so highly respected.”
“For five decades, The Joe Kubert School has been dedicated to helping artists turn their love of art into a profession,” said Anthony Marques, President of The Joe Kubert School. “We are thrilled to be a part of the CCM community and continue guiding students as they develop their craft and prepare for careers in the commercial art industries. By combining our specialized art education with CCM’s many resources, we can create even more opportunities for our students to succeed. It’s an exciting new chapter in the Joe Kubert School’s history and we can’t wait to see what our students accomplish.”
The major benefits of the acquisition for students include access to CCM’s wide range of support services, such as academic advising, a Tutoring Center, Career Services, Transfer Services, the Center for Student Well-Being, the Veterans Resource Center, and use of facilities on campus such as the library and fitness center. Students will also have the opportunity to join CCM’s student life, including over 50 student clubs and organizations.
To learn more about The Joe Kubert School at CCM and to apply for Fall 2026, visit www.kubertschool.edu. Their full-time certificate program continues to be offered in a traditional daytime format.
Online studies courses will continue, with new in-person evening options available. For questions, contact CCM’s Center for Workforce Development at wfd@ccm.edu or 973-328-5187.
