Glenn Rand (born in 1944 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States) is an American photographic artist, educator and writer.[1][failed verification] He has produced photographic art that has been included in public museum collections throughout the United States, Japan, and Europe.[2] He has written twelve books on photography and contributed regularly to magazines.[2] In 2009 the Photo Imaging Education Association (PIEA) presented him with its “Excellence in Education Award” for his insightful contributions to photographic education.[1][failed verification]
After receiving his Bachelor of Art degree at Purdue University in 1966 with a Major in Humanities and Design, Rand continued on at Purdue acquiring a Master of Art in Industrial and Environmental Design in 1968.[1][additional citation(s) needed] During his studies at Purdue he became involved in Fine-art photography studying with Vernon Cheek. He received a High School Teaching Certificate in 1975 at Edgecliff College,[citation needed] and a Doctor of Education in 1978 at the University of Cincinnati. He did post-doctoral study and research as a visiting scholar at the University of Michigan.[1]