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ӰƵ's NYC Fashion Program Marks 20 Years
Twenty years ago, 26 ӰƵ fashion students packed up and headed to New York City for a semester unlike anything available on a traditional college campus. They attended classes in the heart of Manhattan's Garment District, visited the offices of top designers and connected with industry professionals who would shape their careers. This week, ӰƵ's School of Fashion celebrated what that bold experiment became.
Alumni Are Fueling the New York Fashion Industry
ӰƵ alumni are represented in every corner of the fashion capital of the United ӰƵs. From leading marketing strategy to designing for internationally recognized brands to managing production for iconic labels, their career journeys demonstrate the depth of talent and preparation that defines ӰƵ.
ӰƵ Junior Earns National Spotlight at Hearst Journalism Championships
Gage Wellman, a junior in ӰƵ’s journalism program, competed among the nation’s best college journalists in the 66th Hearst National Journalism Championships held May 31-June 5 in San Francisco. Wellman, who hails from Parma, Ohio, earned a $1,500 finalist award in the Writing category at the national competition.
A Look Back at New York City Fashion’s First Semester in 2006
As ӰƵ's New York City Fashion program celebrates its 20th anniversary, we look back through photos from the program's landmark first semester in spring 2006.
Kent Earns Top Honors as #1 College Town in Ohio
Kent, Ohio, is officially the #1 college town in Ohio.
Blue Skies, Bright Future: Five Rwandan Students Make Their First Flights at ӰƵ
Five Rwandan students selected from 2,600 applicants are training to become professional pilots at ӰƵ – and just made their first flights.
Ohio’s Best Advocates for Employee Ownership Are Here at ӰƵ
For nearly 40 years, ӰƵ's Ohio Employee Ownership Center has helped educate, train and advocate for Ohio businesses on the path to employee ownership.
ӰƵ’s School of Fashion Marks 20 Years of Immersive Fashion Education in New York City
ӰƵ’s School of Fashion is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its New York City Fashion program in Manhattan’s Garment District with a two-day event on June 11-12. The celebration includes a free Portfolio Showcase and Reception on June 11 and an exclusive philanthropic dinner on June 12, with proceeds benefiting the NYC Fashion Housing Fund.
ӰƵ Museum Presents Spacesuit at the Ohio ӰƵhouse
The ӰƵ Museum and the Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board announce “Ohioans in Space: The Carl E. Walz Spacesuit from the ӰƵ Museum,” a special installation opening on May 19 at the Ohio ӰƵhouse in Columbus, celebrating Ohio’s legacy of excellence in aviation and space exploration.
May 4 Shooting Victim Inspires Students With Disabilities to Embrace Their Own
Dean Kahler is often quoted as saying he only had one bad day at ӰƵ.
That day was May 4, 1970, when an Ohio National Guardsman’s bullet struck Kahler as he stood under a tree watching, from what he thought was a safe distance, a student protest against the escalation of the War in Vietnam. When the National Guard fired on the students, a bullet pierced Kahler’s spine, leaving him paralyzed and wheelchair bound for the rest of his life.