Glace Hall was named for Margaret Glace, the first female dean of an art school in 1948. Glace Hall houses a new student life space, a late-night, grill-style dining and expanded laundry facilities.
Margaret Glace became the first female dean at an art school when named Maryland Institute's academic dean in 1948. As dean and acting director, she was instrumental in the Institute's evolution into an accredited, degree-granting institution and also served as a director of the New Association of Schools of Art and Design. MICA's foundation program was also created under her tenure. Glace Hall includes a new student life space, a grill-style dining facility, and expanded laundry facilities.