Since President Joyce F. Brown’s announcement that she will step down from FIT at the end of the spring 2025 semester, Dr. Brown has received many recognitions for her more than 25 years of service to the college and related communities and industries, and she has been featured in multiple publications.
Below, Newsroom has compiled a list of recent high profile media mentions in which she has appeared.
Business of Fashion: How Fashion Schools Court Industry Talent
In the article, Dr. Brown is quoted alongside Ramona Dunlap, a full-time professor at FIT, Michelle Francine Ngonmo, founder of Italy-based nonprofit the Afro Fashion Association, and Hywel Davies, dean of the M-School at Central Saint Martins among others.
The piece highlights Dr. Brown’s accomplishments at FIT, including her “resounding success” in building the school’s diverse student and faculty population, the addition of the DTech Lab, and other cutting-edge initiatives. The piece also includes Dr. Brown’s professional advice for young women who would like to follow in her footsteps, as well as imagery from the October 10 BRAG Gala and a nod to Dr. Brown’s award.
WWD: Loewe’s Matthew Heller, FIT’s Joyce Brown and Saks’ Jamillah Davis Hernandez Honored by BRAG
Founded in 1970, the Black Retail Action Group is committed to creating professional and educational opportunities for people of color.
WWD: Delivering Good Honors Abbey Doneger, Joyce Brown and John Pomerantz at Annual Fundraiser
The event recognized Dr. Joyce Brown, FIT Foundation board member Abbey Doneger, and FIT Trustee Emeritus John Pomerantz, and raised $1.5 million for the nonprofit organization that supplies new merchandise for people impacted by poverty and tragedy.