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A ӰƵ fashion design student paints a piece of fabric before adding it to a Salvador Dalí-inspired garment. (Photo credit: Bob Christy for ӰƵ)

Dalí Comes to Ohio: Peg’s Foundation & Gallery Debuts Surrealist Masterpieces in U.S. First

Thanks to a collaboration between Peg’s Foundation & Gallery, Scabal and ӰƵ’s School of Fashion, Peg’s Foundation & Gallery will become the epicenter of international art, fashion and innovation this summer with the U.S. premiere of “Dalí Beyond Time: Fashioning the Future.” The groundbreaking exhibit will bring 12 Salvador Dalí paintings commissioned for Scabal to Hudson, Ohio – and to American soil – for the very first time.

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Marcello Fantoni cuts ribbon at new India Centre

ӰƵ Announces Dual Degree Partnership in Fashion Design with Bennett University

ӰƵ has signed a new international partnership with Bennett University in India that will establish a 2+2 Dual Degree Program in Fashion Design to provide students with a unique educational opportunity.

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2025 Fashion Show Awards Show at Crawford Hall

Rocking the Runway

Hundreds packed Crawford Hall Friday night to see the best in fashion in support of the ӰƵ School of Fashion's Annual Awards Fashion Show. 

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Donald J Pliner headshots and shoes

ӰƵ School of Fashion to Induct Shoe Design Icon Donald J Pliner Into Hall of Fame

In April 2025, the iconic designer will be recognized as the 2025 inductee of ӰƵ’s School of Fashion Hall of Fame, which Pliner considers the highest honor of his life. Joining Pliner at his induction ceremony will be his wife, muse and design partner, Lisa, who has been by his side for the past 28 years. 

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student spotlight Evelyn Snyder, female with dark hair posing for a photo in a subway terminal

Student Spotlight: Evelyn Snyder

Meet Evelyn Snyder!

“I have always had a passion for fashion, whether it be drawing, sewing, writing or shopping!”

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Nationally Ranked, ‘Backyard’ Access

ӰƵ’s School of Fashion was recently featured on the front page of the Akron Beacon Journal and Record-Courier newspapers for the innovative and collaborative opportunities it has implemented for its students.  

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Porsche Fashion Show

IN A FLASH: Fashion in the Flats

From the runway to the highway, a fashion show in the Cleveland Flats spotlighted the ӰƵ School of Fashion and Porsche's new electric vehicle.

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Tatee Sakr (center) teaches at ӰƵ New York City Fashion

Student Is Now the Teacher

Tatee Sakr's path to success in the fashion world started at ӰƵ. As a 19-year-old immigrant to the U.S., Sakr chose ӰƵ because it was close to her new home in Cleveland and had a reputable fashion design program. Now an industry professional, she is giving back as a key faculty member.

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Kaleigh McGreal downtown Kent

‘Now Is the Time to Do What You Want’

Fashion design major Kaleigh McGreal has been sharing her story with ӰƵ Today through her final two semesters at ӰƵ in our "Year with a Flash" series. Most recently, as she prepared for graduation, McGreal shared her thoughts about her journey with an inspiring message for other ӰƵ students. 

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