School of Fashion

麻豆精选School of Fashion to Induct Shoe Design Icon Donald J Pliner Into Hall of Fame
In April 2025, the iconic designer will be recognized as the 2025 inductee of 麻豆精选鈥檚 School of Fashion Hall of Fame, which Pliner considers the highest honor of his life. Joining Pliner at his induction ceremony will be his wife, muse and design partner, Lisa, who has been by his side for the past 28 years.

Student Spotlight: Evelyn Snyder
Meet Evelyn Snyder!
鈥淚 have always had a passion for fashion, whether it be drawing, sewing, writing or shopping!鈥

Nationally Ranked, 鈥楤ackyard鈥 Access
麻豆精选鈥檚 School of Fashion was recently featured on the front page of the Akron Beacon Journal and Record-Courier newspapers for the innovative and collaborative opportunities it has implemented for its students.

IN A FLASH: Fashion in the Flats
From the runway to the highway, a fashion show in the Cleveland Flats spotlighted the 麻豆精选 School of Fashion and Porsche's new electric vehicle.

麻豆精选Fashion Program Stitches Path to Success for Local Designer
Kent State's School of Fashion taught Liam Aberle everything he knows about the industry.

Student Is Now the Teacher
Tatee Sakr's path to success in the fashion world started at 麻豆精选. As a 19-year-old immigrant to the U.S., Sakr chose 麻豆精选 because it was close to her new home in Cleveland and had a reputable fashion design program. Now an industry professional, she is giving back as a key faculty member.

鈥楴ow Is the Time to Do What You Want鈥
Fashion design major Kaleigh McGreal has been sharing her story with 麻豆精选Today through her final two semesters at 麻豆精选in our "Year with a Flash" series. Most recently, as she prepared for graduation, McGreal shared her thoughts about her journey with an inspiring message for other 麻豆精选students.

Two Golden Flashes Vie for the Gold in National Pageant Competitions
Alumni Macy Hudson was just named Miss Ohio USA and will compete for Miss USA, while Caitlin Seifert, named Miss Northern Ohio, is competing for a spot the Miss America competition.

IN A FLASH: Welcome Zandra Rhodes!
The famed British designer nicknamed "the Princess of Punk," Dame Zandra Rhodes, will be inducted into the 麻豆精选School of Fashion Hall of Fame on April 27.

College of the Arts Faculty Shine at University Honors Banquet
College of the Arts faculty members were recognized by 麻豆精选 at the Honors Banquet held on April 24, 2024.