The Division of Communications and External Relations is pleased to share FIT in the News, which reports selected highlights of news stories about the college and/or that quote the college’s experts. These stories will be accessible for at least seven days by clicking on the links below.
Bob Fisch Graduate Student Award Program
Robert (Bob) Fisch, founder and former chairman and CEO of rue21, and a member of the FIT Foundation board of directors, has launched the Bob Fisch Graduate Student Award Program. The program, which includes a $300,000 gift and an intergenerational mentoring strategy, features an award for entrepreneurial excellence, thesis project grants, and graduate scholarships for students in FIT’s Fashion Design MFA and Global Fashion Management MPS programs. A press release distributed via PRNewswire received more than 230 pickups, including dozens of national affiliate stations of CBS, NBC, ABC, and FOX. Highlights include:
APNews.com
MarketWatch.com
BusinessInsider.com
HawaiiNewsNow.com
Additional coverage appeared on:
WWD
Yahoo.com
AOL.com
Interrviewed.com
Beauty Business Essentials
FIT has partnered with WWD Beauty Inc and Yellowbrick for a new online course, Beauty Business Essentials, which includes far-reaching analysis on the beauty industry, including entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship, product development, brand development, marketing strategies, and retail and distribution.
Rewear and Reuse
Robert Vassolotti, professor, Fashion Merchandising Management, on the environmental impacts of rewearing clothing: “If you were to produce one less garment because you’re renting or borrowing, you are going to save water, chemicals and waste that go into landfills.”
Rent the Runway
Shawn Grain Carter, associate professor, Fashion Business Management, on the Rent the Runway IPO: “They took a huge hit because if you don’t need to leave your domicile to wear an outfit at a wedding or a prom or a graduation, you’re going to dress in comfortable clothing.”
The New York Times
NYTimes.com
The Museum at FIT
Head to Toe
A press release distributed via PRNewswire received more than 200 pickups, including dozens of national affiliate stations of CBS, NBC, ABC, and FOX. Highlights include:
APNews.com
Yahoo.com
AustinDailyHerald.com
WashingtonDailyNews.com
Manhattanweek.com
Additional coverage appeared on:
Ravishing: The Rose in Fashion
CUNY TV’s Arts in the City
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