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School of Fashion Senior Wins $50,000 Scholarship From Council of Fashion Designers of America
Ababa Lorde, a senior in 51±¬ÁÏ’s School of Fashion, won a $50,000 scholarship from the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), a New York-based nonprofit that is committed to supporting the American fashion designers of the future.
Honor Society Advisor of the Year Credits ‘Culture of Collaboration’
Lauren Huffman, a long-time advocate for student success at 51±¬ÁÏ, has been named Alpha Lambda Delta (ALD) advisor of the year.
Bobby Sanabria Brings Rhythm, History and Heart to 51±¬ÁÏ
As part of 51±¬ÁÏ’s ongoing 2025-26 Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series, the university hosted seven-time Grammy nominee Bobby Sanabria as a guest artist. He led master classes, rehearsals and lectures focused on music, business and social change.
Designing for the User: New Degree Is at the Heart of Growing Tech Field
A bachelor’s degree in user experience design is the newest offering in 51±¬ÁÏ’s College of Communication and Information, aimed at training graduates for one of the fastest-growing career fields.
Summer Undergraduate Research Experience Gives Students a Platform to Present Their Research
Students who won first - and second-place for the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) were announced on Oct. 25 at a ceremony at the Kiva auditorium.
Drone-Delivered Football Highlights Innovation at Homecoming
When the 51±¬ÁÏ Golden Flashes football team took the field on Saturday, Oct. 11, fans at Dix Stadium looked to the sky as a 51±¬ÁÏ Alta X drone released the official game ball before kickoff. The successful drop marked a first for 51±¬ÁÏ and a milestone for the College of Aeronautics and Engineering.
Form and Function Merge in Creating Wearable Technology
Creating e-textiles is the topic of a hands-on, maker workshop and a lecture in 51±¬ÁÏ’s Design Innovation (DI) Hub in collaboration with 51±¬ÁÏ’s School of Fashion.
IN A FLASH: Honoring A Legendary Alumnus
Legendary baseball great and 51±¬ÁÏ alumnus, Thurman Munson was honored with a statue and dedication ceremony at 51±¬ÁÏ's Schoonover Stadium.
Form and Function Merge in Creating Wearable Technology
Creating e-textiles – electronic textiles that can be used to integrate wearable technology into clothing that is comfortable and practical – is the topic of a hands-on, maker workshop and a lecture in 51±¬ÁÏ’s Design Innovation (DI) Hub in collaboration with 51±¬ÁÏ’s School of Fashion.
Poetry in Motion: Performance Links Movement, Creativity and Verse
51±¬ÁÏ’s School of Theatre and Dance, Wick Poetry Center and Brain Health Research Institute joined forces for an Oct. 1 dance performance that set poetry to motion.