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Thursday, March 18, 2021 - 03:16pm
Students from the Kent State University Fashion Industry Studies master’s program (M.F.I.S.) partnered with the school's Fashion Library and Kent State University Library to create the Black History Fashion Book Bank.
Fashion Industry Studies and University Libraries Team Up For Black History Fashion Book Bank
Students from the Kent State University Fashion Industry Studies master’s program (M.F.I.S.) partnered with the school's Fashion Library and Kent State University Library to create the Black History Fashion Book Bank.
Thursday, March 18, 2021 - 02:17pm
The Fashion Tech Hackathon, a cross circular event hosted by the Kent State University School of Fashion, has been on an upward trajectory since its inception in 2013. Read more about the Hackathon!
The 2021 Fashion Tech Hackathon Goes International
The Fashion Tech Hackathon, a cross circular event hosted by the Kent State University School of Fashion, has been on an upward trajectory since its inception in 2013. Read more about the Hackathon!
Tuesday, February 23, 2021 - 08:33am
Two seniors from the Kent State University School of Fashion were announced as Fashion Scholarship Fund 2021 scholarship recipients. Fashion design seniors Jordan Bigelow and Mattney Yates used their creativity and knowledge to develop case studies focused on current world…
Fashion Seniors Announced as 2021 FSF Scholarship Recipients
Two seniors from the Kent State University School of Fashion were announced as Fashion Scholarship Fund 2021 scholarship recipients. Fashion design seniors Jordan Bigelow and Mattney Yates used their creativity and knowledge to develop case studies focused on current world…
Monday, December 14, 2020 - 09:06pm
The Kent State College of Business Administration’s (COBA) Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation (CEBI) hosted its third annual CEBI Idea Pitch in a virtual format on Thursday, November 12.
Sponsored by the Ohio Innovation Fund, the CEBI Idea Pitch provides…
School of Fashion Students Place in Top 3 in CEBI Idea Pitch Competition
The Kent State College of Business Administration’s (COBA) Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation (CEBI) hosted its third annual CEBI Idea Pitch in a virtual format on Thursday, November 12. Sponsored by the Ohio Innovation Fund, the CEBI Idea Pitch provides…Monday, December 14, 2020 - 09:01pm
When COVID-19 caused Kent State University’s campuses to close back in March, Melissa Reynolds, like many other students, was forced to return home.
Fashion Sophomore Lands Dream Merchandising Internship with Kohl’s
When COVID-19 caused Kent State University’s campuses to close back in March, Melissa Reynolds, like many other students, was forced to return home.Monday, December 14, 2020 - 08:52pm
Nia Allen, a graduate student in the Kent State University School of Fashion’s Master of Fashion Industry Studies (M.F.I.S) program, recently received the People’s Choice Award during the Kent State Graduate Studies Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition.
M.F.I.S. Student Receives People’s Choice Award in Kent State Graduate Thesis Competition
Nia Allen, a graduate student in the Kent State University School of Fashion’s Master of Fashion Industry Studies (M.F.I.S) program, recently received the People’s Choice Award during the Kent State Graduate Studies Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition.
Friday, November 6, 2020 - 02:10pm
Fashion in the 90s was dominated by simple styles, but full of patterns and colors. And you can see and buy those styles mixed with contemporary flair today thanks to Kent State University alumnus, Adam Forrester, who recently designed pieces for the “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’s”…
Alumnus ‘Flipped Turned Upside Down’ With the Fresh Prince
Fashion in the 90s was dominated by simple styles, but full of patterns and colors. And you can see and buy those styles mixed with contemporary flair today thanks to Kent State University alumnus, Adam Forrester, who recently designed pieces for the “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’s”…
Tuesday, October 27, 2020 - 12:40pm
Since graduating from the Kent State University School of Fashion in 2011, Tiarra Smallwood has had an impressive career in the fashion world. After designing for brands such as Abercrombie & Fitch and The Gap, she launched her brand MAX+min in 2019. Smallwood was recently…
School of Fashion Alumna Receives HFR Icon 360 Award
Since graduating from the Kent State University School of Fashion in 2011, Tiarra Smallwood has had an impressive career in the fashion world. After designing for brands such as Abercrombie & Fitch and The Gap, she launched her brand MAX+min in 2019. Smallwood was recently…Monday, October 26, 2020 - 06:42pm
Kelsey Snyder, a 2018 alumna from the Kent State University School of Fashion’s merchandising program, was recently interviewed for the popular fashion blog Career Queen, where she discussed life after Kent State and her current role as Assistant Merchant for American Eagle…
Alumna Interviewed by Popular Fashion and Career Blogger
Kelsey Snyder, a 2018 alumna from the Kent State University School of Fashion’s merchandising program, was recently interviewed for the popular fashion blog Career Queen, where she discussed life after Kent State and her current role as Assistant Merchant for American Eagle…Monday, October 26, 2020 - 06:40pm
Anne Cate, a Cleveland based accessories manufacturer and brand, created by Kent State University School of Fashion alumna Anne Skoch, recently teamed up with New York-based fashion illustrator, (and fellow School of Fashion alumna) Deanna First.