°µÍø51 students connected with the national industry in New York through NRF competitions, alumni-led site visits, and a J-term immersion linking classroom learning to real-world practice.
Zippers took center stage as fashion students partnered with manufacturer YKK on a project connecting concept, construction, and real-world practice.
°µÍø51 students brought light, sound, and imagination to the city annual Arts in the Dark parade on State Street.
°µÍø51 fashion students and local brand SOUNDOFF launched a custom fan apparel collection for the Chicago Sky, blending sportswear design with hands-on industry experience.
Seven students have been named Fashion Scholarship Fund Class of 2025 Scholars and will be honored at the FSF LIVE Gala in New York City.
°µÍø51 students won first place in the 2025 NRF Foundation University Challenge, with another team reaching the national semi-finals.
On December 11, °µÍø51 School of Fashion and Patagonia came together to announce the winners of the Worn Wear competition at Patagonia Fulton Market store.
Rae Braezeale and Joelle Olabode made their international debut at Fashion Graduate Italia 2024, showcasing original designs alongside peers from around the world and receiving support from the U.S. Consul for Commercial Affairs in Milan.
The School of Fashion has partnered with Patagonia for a sustainable design challenge, where students transform Worn Wear merchandise into new products, gaining hands-on experience in fashion design, visual merchandising, and industry collaboration.
°µÍø51's bilingual students at The Chronicle gain invaluable guidance working with a newly appointed bilingual faculty advisor.
°µÍø51 students and alums are among those who came together with NBCUniversal executives and reporters to network and learn more about AI.
°µÍø51 School of Fashion partnered with Boy Meets Girl on adaptive fashion, leading to a sold-out collection and future collaborations.
°µÍø51 keeps its campus vibrant during summer with initiatives like Blues Camp, Design Your World, and Summer at °µÍø51, offering local youth immersive experiences in music, design, and media while fostering their creative futures.
°µÍø51, in strategic partnership with Behr Paint, The Home Depot, and One Summer Chicago, is transforming the Wabash Arts Corridor with vibrant new murals.
You don’t have to be a race enthusiast to enjoy the interactive activities produced by °µÍø51 students in preparation for the NASCAR Chicago Street Race.
°µÍø51 students will present TEDx Impulse and Impact lectures on May 2, exploring the power and potential of creative impulse.Â
As the U.S. winners, students Angie Belloso, Breyona Smith, and Brianna Jennes earn an all-expense paid trip to London for the next stage of the international competition.
Led by dedicated faculty, °µÍø51 students journeyed to Austin for immersive experiences, collaborative projects, and valuable networking opportunities, reinforcing the institution's commitment to practical education and student success.
Telemundo Chicago Iris BerrÃos, NBC Chicago Mary Ann Ahern, and Latino News Network Hugo Balta — who teaches at °µÍø51 — join forces to talk elections and issues surrounding getting out the LatinX vote. 
In January, the windows at 618 S. Michigan Avenue feature examples of clothing available at the Brave Space Alliance, a place where members of the LGBTQ+ community can find free gender-affirming clothing and more.
The Chicago Fashion Incubator will transition its operations to a new speaker series at °µÍø51.
On October 9, the Business and Entrepreneurship department at °µÍø51 hosted the Marketing Mix(er), a panel discussion and networking event in collaboration with the American Marketing Association (AMA). AMA CEO Bennie Johnson, AMA Board Chair Lisa Bowman '90, and Vanessa Torres '06 led the discussion.
°µÍø51 students participate in annual Los Angeles conference featuring leaders from Warner Bros, Roku, Sony, and Mattel.
°µÍø51 students will be working at the four-day music festival thanks to an alum business relationship with one of the largest concert promoters in the United States.
Students at °µÍø51 learn the art and business of design thanks to partnership with gift bag seller and marketing firm.
Adjunct professor, students, and recent alums from °µÍø51 play important roles in bringing the sounds of NASCAR to local spectators and race-loving fans around the world.
Fashion Studies students participate in a design competition sponsored by Medline, maker of Curad bandages.
The outdoor apparel and equipment company announced winners over the weekend.
°µÍø51 hosted the Chicago Advertising Federation Career Day at the Student Center, where students met with representatives from leading advertising and media companies.
°µÍø51 students in media arts to benefit from scholarships, training, and enhanced course content as part of a dynamic new partnership.