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cover of fall 2023 Hue magazine

‘Hue’ Honored for Excellence

June 24, 2024 Alex Joseph Alumni, College & Campus, Faculty/Staff, Hue Magazine, School of Art & Design

Hue, the magazine of FIT, has once again earned prestigious accolades for its exceptional design. For the second consecutive year, […]

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B Michael and President Joyce F. Brown at FIT's 2024 Commencement

Life Lessons From Industry Luminaries at FIT’s 2024 Commencement

May 28, 2024 Jonathan Vatner Alumni, College & Campus, FIT + Industry, School of Graduate Studies, SUNY, Top Stories

“Never forget where you came from,” were the closing words of retail legend Mickey Drexler in his FIT commencement address […]

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2024 PETE Prize Winners to Launch Adaptive Fashion Marketplace

May 28, 2024 Alexandra Mann Alumni, College & Campus, Diversity, FIT + Industry, Innovation, School of Art & Design, Top Stories

The winners of FIT’s third annual PETE Prize for Entrepreneurs were announced Thursday, May 16, at FIT. The 2024 winning team of […]

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Rebecca Hessel Cohen, Kenneth Cole, Norma Kamali, and Dr. Joyce F. Brown

Kenneth Cole, Rebecca Hessel Cohen, and FIT Alumna Norma Kamali Honored at 2024 Gala

May 13, 2024 Alexandra Mann Alumni, College & Campus, Events, Top Stories

On Wednesday, May 8, FIT held its Annual Awards Gala, which included the Future of Fashion Runway Show presented by Macy’s, […]

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panelists from Latinx Networking event in 2024

Creating a Latinx Networking Event for the FIT Community

April 22, 2024 Laura Hatmaker Alumni, College & Campus, Diversity, Events, Museum

When Dana Flores, Advertising and Marketing Communications ’22, arrived at FIT, she had three specific goals in mind: to meet […]

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Two knit hats on mannequins

Professor and Alumna Donate Knits to Those in Need

April 1, 2024 Irina Ivanova Alumni, Faculty/Staff, School of Liberal Arts

Professor of Sociology Yuniya (Yuni) Kawamura and alumna Rhonda Navojosky have co-founded a charity project, “NY Close-Knits.” The project donates […]

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black and white photo of female garment workers in rows at sewing machines; fashion illustration of a figure in a coat

Women Workers in NYC’s Garment District Deserve Better, These Speakers Say

March 25, 2024 Alex Joseph Alumni, College & Campus, Events, Faculty/Staff, Top Stories

At its peak, from about 1920 to 1980, New York’s Garment District employed about 46% of the city’s industrial labor […]

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line up of several celebrities on the red carpet

FIT Alumni Rule the Red Carpet

March 11, 2024 Laura Hatmaker Alumni, College & Campus, Top Stories

As anyone who attends FIT can tell you, the college is not exclusively about Fashion Design. There are many creative […]

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Cristina Ng Ng, Margarita Ng Ng, Papa Oppong, Valeria Watson, Deborah Won and Anthony Oyer, on the set of Today with Hoda and Jenna

Six FIT Fashion Design MFA Graduates Featured on ‘TODAY’

February 20, 2024 Laura Hatmaker Alumni, College & Campus, School of Graduate Studies, Top Stories

In celebration of Fashion Month and fashion education, NBC’s TODAY with Hoda & Jenna has partnered exclusively with FIT on […]

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Suvino and the rest of the production design team.

Alum Wins Art Directors Guild Award for ‘Reservation Dogs’

February 16, 2024 Alex Joseph Alumni, College & Campus, School of Art & Design, Top Stories

Work by an alumna for the F/X show Reservation Dogs won a prestigious Art Directors Guild Award. Stacy Suvino, Visual […]

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Check In, Speak Out, Plan Ahead! Addressing Student Mental Health Concerns on the FIT Campus—Roundtable 3

April 28 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Check In, Speak Out, Plan Ahead! Addressing Student Mental Health Concerns on the FIT Campus—Roundtable 3

Are you an FIT employee who has encountered student mental health issues? Join us! The Mental Health Resources Team is [...]

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12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Elie Tahari Internship Information Session

April 29 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Elie Tahari Internship Information Session

Join representatives from Elie Tahari to learn about their paid full- and part-time internships. Opportunities are available in the following [...]

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

The Best Versions of Ourself Wellness Series: Express Gratitude

April 29 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

The Best Versions of Ourself Wellness Series: Express Gratitude

Show your appreciation by writing a gratitude card or note of thanks on Tuesday, April 29, anytime between noon and [...]

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Globally Connected @ FIT: Production Management and the Fashion Industry, Adapting to a Changing Global Landscape

April 29 at 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Globally Connected @ FIT: Production Management and the Fashion Industry, Adapting to a Changing Global Landscape

Join us for a virtual conversation about production management and the fashion industry in today's changing global landscape featuring FIT [...]

1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

CitySource Symposium

April 29 at 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

CitySource Symposium

The City Source Symposium, an extension of the City Source Local Supplier Showcase, offers a dynamic platform for manufacturers, designers, [...]

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Humanoid Labs Information Session (Virtual)

April 29 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Humanoid Labs Information Session (Virtual)

FIT students are invited to submit bold, unfiltered content that reflects the raw energy and style of New York City. [...]

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Globally Connected @ FIT: Shibori, Cultures in Cloth

May 6 at 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Globally Connected @ FIT: Shibori, Cultures in Cloth

Clockwise from top left: Wada, Osako, Kawamura, and Salama. Join us for a virtual conversation featuring FIT Professor Yuniya (Yuni) [...]

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7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Future of Fashion: 2025 BFA Fashion Show

May 8 at 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Future of Fashion: 2025 BFA Fashion Show

The best work of students in FIT’s Fashion Design Bachelor of Fine Arts program is presented every spring in a [...]

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

FIT Theatre Club Presents: Spring Awakening

May 8 at 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

FIT Theatre Club Presents: Spring Awakening

May 8–10 FIT Theatre Club presents Spring Awakening, a groundbreaking rock musical that follows a group of teenagers in 19th-century [...]

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7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

FIT Theatre Club Presents: Spring Awakening

May 9 at 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

FIT Theatre Club Presents: Spring Awakening

May 8–10 FIT Theatre Club presents Spring Awakening, a groundbreaking rock musical that follows a group of teenagers in 19th-century [...]

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7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

FIT Theatre Club Presents: Spring Awakening

May 10 at 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

FIT Theatre Club Presents: Spring Awakening

May 8–10 FIT Theatre Club presents Spring Awakening, a groundbreaking rock musical that follows a group of teenagers in 19th-century [...]

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2025-05-13

School of Art and Design 2025 Graduating Student Exhibition — Opens

School of Art and Design 2025 Graduating Student Exhibition — Opens

May 13

School of Art and Design 2025 Graduating Student Exhibition — Opens

May 13–25 Various locations on campus This 2025 Graduating Student Exhibition presents the work of more than 600 student graduates in 16 [...]

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Center for Continuing and Professional Studies Info Session (In Person)

May 13 at 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Center for Continuing and Professional Studies Info Session (In Person)

Looking for a new job, skill, or do you just want to learn something new, interesting, and innovative? FIT’s programs [...]

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6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

NYCxDesign: Student Showcase Night

May 19 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

NYCxDesign: Student Showcase Night

As part of the 2025 NYCxDesign Festival, FIT is hosting the annual NYCxDesign Student Showcase Night, featuring presentations from selected [...]

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6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

2025 School of Graduate Studies Commencement and Hooding Ceremony

May 20 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

2025 School of Graduate Studies Commencement and Hooding Ceremony

FIT is pleased to announce commencement exercises for all master’s degree candidates in the School of Graduate Studies. Tuesday, May [...]

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2025-05-21

2025 Commencement

2025 Commencement

May 21

2025 Commencement

FIT is pleased to announce commencement exercises for all associate and baccalaureate degree candidates. Six ceremonies will be held over [...]

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2025-05-22

2025 Commencement

2025 Commencement

May 22

2025 Commencement

FIT is pleased to announce commencement exercises for all associate and baccalaureate degree candidates. Six ceremonies will be held over [...]

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2025-05-25

School of Art and Design 2025 Graduating Student Exhibition — Closes

School of Art and Design 2025 Graduating Student Exhibition — Closes

May 25

School of Art and Design 2025 Graduating Student Exhibition — Closes

May 13–25 Various locations on campus This 2025 Graduating Student Exhibition presents the work of more than 600 student graduates in 16 [...]

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April 28 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Check In, Speak Out, Plan Ahead! Addressing Student Mental Health Concerns on the FIT Campus—Roundtable 3

April 29
April 29 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Elie Tahari Internship Information Session

April 29 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

The Best Versions of Ourself Wellness Series: Express Gratitude

April 29 at 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Globally Connected @ FIT: Production Management and the Fashion Industry, Adapting to a Changing Global Landscape

April 29 at 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

CitySource Symposium

April 29 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Humanoid Labs Information Session (Virtual)

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May 6
May 6 at 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Globally Connected @ FIT: Shibori, Cultures in Cloth

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May 8
May 8 at 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Future of Fashion: 2025 BFA Fashion Show

May 8 at 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

FIT Theatre Club Presents: Spring Awakening

May 9
May 9 at 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

FIT Theatre Club Presents: Spring Awakening

May 10
May 10 at 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

FIT Theatre Club Presents: Spring Awakening

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May 13
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School of Art and Design 2025 Graduating Student Exhibition — Opens

May 13 at 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Center for Continuing and Professional Studies Info Session (In Person)

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May 19
May 19 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

NYCxDesign: Student Showcase Night

May 20
May 20 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

2025 School of Graduate Studies Commencement and Hooding Ceremony

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May 19
May 19 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

NYCxDesign: Student Showcase Night

May 20
May 20 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

2025 School of Graduate Studies Commencement and Hooding Ceremony

May 21
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2025 Commencement

May 22
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2025 Commencement

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School of Art and Design 2025 Graduating Student Exhibition — Closes

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