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Annalisa Nundahl holding a small prototype of her recovery shoe

PETE Prize Winner Develops Recovery Footwear for Industrial Workers

June 8, 2026 Laura Hatmaker Alumni, College & Campus, FIT + Industry, Innovation, Press Release, School of Graduate Studies, Students, Top Stories

Graduate student Annalisa Nundahl’s Iron Step tackles industrial worker foot pain caused by long hours in protective gear FIT’s DTech […]

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President Jason Schupbach, Bob Fisch, and Delaney Slattery stand in front of a step and repeat banner; Slattery is holding a oversized check to her business SLAT

Graduate Students Awarded $25,000 Bob Fisch Entrepreneurial Excellence Award

May 26, 2026 Alexandra Mann Alumni, College & Campus, School of Graduate Studies

On May 13, one team and one student from the School of Graduate Studies received $25,000 Bob Fisch Awards for […]

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Malene Djenaba Barnett in regalia at the FIT commencement lecturn.

Career Advice From FIT’s 2026 Commencement Speakers

May 26, 2026 Jonathan Vatner Alumni, College & Campus, School of Art & Design, School of Business & Technology, School of Graduate Studies, School of Liberal Arts, Students, Top Stories

As FIT graduates prepare to embark on their post-college journeys, this year’s six commencement speakers—at seven ceremonies from May 18 […]

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photo grid featuring all of the 2026 commencement speakers: Robert Geronimo, Brandice Daniel, Chris Mazzilli, Abigail DeVille, Jeriana San Juan, and Malene Barnett

FIT Alumni Announced as Speakers for the 2026 Commencement Ceremonies

May 13, 2026 Laura Hatmaker Alumni, College & Campus, Events, School of Art & Design, School of Business & Technology, School of Graduate Studies, School of Liberal Arts, Students, Top Stories

FIT is pleased to announce the keynote speakers and schedules for its 2026 commencement ceremonies. The speakers, all of whom […]

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FIT’s 20th Sustainability Conference Highlights ‘Industry Disruptors’

April 13, 2026 Laura Hatmaker Alumni, Featured, FIT + Industry, SUNY, Sustainability

Rebuilding the creative industries through grit, agile persistence, and the art of negotiation Nalleli Cobo was 9 years old when […]

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Lessons in Philanthropy at the Social Impact Summit

April 6, 2026 Jonathan Vatner Alumni, Events, Featured

Philanthropy and social impact are constantly evolving, but there’s one thing that has not changed in decades: Fundraising campaigns must […]

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Headshot of woman in jean jacket against brick wall

Stacy Flynn to Keynote 20th Anniversary Sustainability Conference

March 27, 2026 Kim Masibay Alumni, College & Campus, Sustainability, Top Stories

When Stacy Flynn, Textile Development and Marketing ’99, returns to campus on April 9, she brings more than a success […]

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Tanya Melendez-Escalante stands in front of the Museum at FIT entrance; Natalie Nudell stands on Seventh Avenue near the Garment District

Tanya Meléndez-Escalante and Natalie Nudell Win Vilcek Prizes

February 9, 2026 Laura Hatmaker Alumni, College & Campus, Faculty/Staff, Featured, Museum, School of Liberal Arts

Since its inception in 2006, the Vilcek Foundation has awarded more than $9.6 million to support the achievements of immigrants […]

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student working on a garment at a dress form in an FIT classroom

FIT Named One of the World’s Best Fashion Schools by ‘Vogue Business’

January 20, 2026 Laura Hatmaker Alumni, College & Campus, Faculty/Staff, FIT + Industry, Rankings, School of Art & Design, School of Business & Technology, School of Graduate Studies, School of Liberal Arts, Top Stories

FIT has been named one of the world’s top fashion schools by Vogue Business in its latest global roundup. The […]

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Elisa Doganieri and several contestants from seasons of the Amazing Race

An ‘Amazing Race’ Back to Where It All Began

December 15, 2025 Laura Hatmaker Alumni, College & Campus, Events, School of Art & Design, Top Stories

Elise Doganieri, Advertising Design ’90, executive producer and co-creator of the long-running CBS reality show The Amazing Race, visited FIT […]

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