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LIM COLLEGE PRESENTS FIRST FASHION FUTURES AWARDS TO FASHINNOVATION AND AUTHENTIC BRANDS GROUP

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목요일, 4월 25, 2024

NEW YORK, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LIM College presented its inaugural "Fashion Futures" awards as part of the college's annual student-produced fashion show, which was held April 19 at The Glasshouse in New York City.

Key Points: 
  • LIM College President Ron Marshall presented the awards to Fashinnovation co-founder Jordana Guimaraes, and to Nick Woodhouse and Haley Steinberg, representing Authentic Brands Group.
  • Woodhouse is the President and Chief Marketing Officer of Authentic Brands and Steinberg is the Senior Vice President of Public Relations and Corporate Communications.
  • Nick and Haley are also both on the LIM College Industry Advisory Board, and Haley is an LIM alumna.
  • Under their leadership, Authentic Brands Group has provided LIM students with tremendous opportunities for course-based learning projects, site visits, mentorship and more.

LIM COLLEGE'S STUDENT-PRODUCED FASHION SHOW APRIL 19 TO FEATURE INDEPENDENT NYC DESIGNERS WHO FOCUS ON DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIVITY

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월요일, 4월 8, 2024

NEW YORK, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LIM College today announced that the creations of notable independent New York fashion designers—with a focus on those of color who design for all gender representations, sizes and ages—will be highlighted on the runway at the college's student-produced LIM Fashion Show, April 19 at 6 p.m. at The Glasshouse, 660 12th Ave.

Key Points: 
  • Located in New York City, LIM College is focused exclusively on the business of fashion and lifestyle.
  • Each year, LIM provides students with a hands-on educational experience planning and producing a professional-level fashion show.
  • Among the featured designers who will be showcased at the event, which is themed Fashion Unleashed: Embracing the Elements, will be Carlton Jones , Cheval , Karl Kani , Adrienne Landau and Melesia Robinson.
  • Student models will be joined on the runway by cancer patients who have been helped by the Verma Foundation .

Sam Edelman to Give Keynote Address and Receive Honorary Doctorate at LIM College's 2024 Commencement Ceremony

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화요일, 3월 26, 2024

NEW YORK, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LIM College, located in New York City and focused on the business of fashion and lifestyle, today announced that Sam Edelman, a visionary and pioneer in contemporary fashion, will deliver the keynote address to the Class of 2024 at the College's 85th Commencement exercises.

Key Points: 
  • Edelman will also receive LIM's Distinguished Achievement Award and an honorary Doctor of Commercial Science degree.
  • The ceremony will be held at David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center on May 17 at 9 a.m.
  • Inspired by timeless American elegance, Edelman brings an irreverent and on-trend style to his eponymous fashion lifestyle brands, including Sam & Libby, Sam Edelman, and Circus NY by Sam Edelman.
  • Sam and his wife, muse, and lifelong business partner Libby Edelman joined the Caleres family of brands in 2010, establishing the Sam Edelman Division, for which he today serves as President.

LIM College Announces Annual Student-Produced Fashion Show will be April 19 at the Glasshouse in NYC

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월요일, 2월 26, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LIM College today announced that its annual student-produced fashion show will be held April 19 at 6 p.m. at New York City's famed Glasshouse at 660 12th Ave.

Key Points: 
  • "The 2024 LIM Fashion Show will be unlike any event our students have produced in nearly eight decades," said Ron Marshall, LIM College President.
  • This includes not only top students in the business of fashion at LIM, but also emerging local design talent in New York.
  • Any industry organization that wants to tap into who and what is next within fashion will find value in attending this year's LIM Fashion Show," Marshall added.
  • Planning for the LIM Fashion Show is ongoing and designers, industry leaders, brands, retailers, and those interested in being involved in the event or sponsoring it may contact Consulting Fashion Show Producer Rachel Willingham at [email protected].

LIM College Partners with InUni to Expand Opportunities for International Students

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화요일, 1월 30, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LIM College President Ron Marshall today announced that the Manhattan-based institution, which is a global leader in higher education for the business of fashion and lifestyle, has entered a strategic partnership with InUni.

Key Points: 
  • InUni is part of Global University Systems (GUS) , an internationally renowned network of higher education institutions dedicated to delivering top-quality education on a global scale.
  • The initial goal of the partnership is to connect international students with the innovative and creative business degree programs and educational opportunities that LIM offers in New York City.
  • InUni will assist LIM in raising awareness of the college's experience-based and fashion industry-focused STEM degree offerings.
  • Commenting on the collaboration, David Fisher, Chairman of InUni said, "We are thrilled to partner with LIM College, a true pioneer in fashion and lifestyle education.

New Chair Appointed and Two New Directors Join LIM College Board

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금요일, 1월 26, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LIM College today announced the appointment of a new Chair and the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LIM College today announced the appointment of a new Chair and the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors.
  • Patty Farmer, currently Vice Chair of the LIM College Board of Directors, has been appointed Chair.
  • She is a successful entrepreneur who launched her first venture—a luxury maternity boutique which grew to four locations—after graduating from LIM.
  • New to the LIM College Board of Directors are higher education leader Dario Cortes, Ph.D., and retail industry veteran Denise Vujovich.

LIM College President Elizabeth S. Marcuse to Step Down at Year End; Ron Marshall Appointed as Successor

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금요일, 10월 27, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of LIM College today announced President Elizabeth S. Marcuse will step down effective Dec. 31. She will be succeeded by Ron Marshall, an experienced retail industry executive and member of the College's Board of Directors, who will become President effective Jan. 1, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • In recognition of her distinguished 21 years of service as President of LIM College, Marcuse will be appointed President Emeritus effective Jan. 1, 2024, and as such will remain engaged in various College activities.
  • She will also continue to serve on the LIM College Board of Directors as well as the LIM Fashion Education Foundation Board of Directors.
  • "The decision to step down as President of LIM was difficult, yet it is the right decision for me personally and professionally," Marcuse said.
  • She serves on the LIM College Board of Directors and on the LIM Fashion Education Foundation Board.

FOUND Study brings innovative student living to historic 525 Lexington Avenue

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화요일, 9월 12, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, FOUND Study, the country's fastest growing student and intern housing brand, opened FOUND Study Turtle Bay, their 5th building in New York City. Formerly the Marriott Hotel East at 525 Lexington Avenue, the newly renovated property offers students, interns, and academic program participants 1,355 beds of housing and luxury amenities across 34 stories. Applications for fall housing are now open.  

Key Points: 
  • Formerly the Marriott Hotel East at 525 Lexington Avenue, the newly renovated property offers students, interns, and academic program participants 1,355 beds of housing and luxury amenities across 34 stories.
  • Built in 1923, 525 Lexington is a New York City Landmark, designed by Empire State Building architect Arthur Loomis Harmon.
  • 100 years later, the property has opened its doors to students and interns as FOUND Study Turtle Bay.
  • Residents at FOUND Study Turtle Bay will also have access to regular community events, exclusive discounts to FOUND partners, and perks at FOUND Hotels across the country.

LIM College Names Scott Carnz, Ed.D., as Provost

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수요일, 8월 23, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LIM College, which is exclusively focused on the business of fashion and lifestyle, today announced the appointment of Scott Carnz, Ed.D., as Provost.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LIM College , which is exclusively focused on the business of fashion and lifestyle, today announced the appointment of Scott Carnz, Ed.D., as Provost.
  • Carnz, whose appointment was effective August 21, joins LIM from City University of Seattle where he served as Provost since 2019.
  • He will be the chief advisor on academic matters to LIM College President Elizabeth S. Marcuse and will lead development of a vision for LIM's academic future that supports student success, enrollment growth, and student retention.
  • "Scott is a passionate and creative educational leader with extensive experience in overseeing academic programs ranging from the certificate level to doctoral degrees," said Marcuse.

LIM College Announces Marcuse School of Graduate Studies and Expansions to Master's Degree Programs

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화요일, 8월 1, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LIM College, which is exclusively focused on the business of fashion and lifestyle, is expanding its master's degree program curricula and lending its founder's name to all graduate studies at the College.

Key Points: 
  • The Marcuse School of Graduate Studies is the new name under which master's degree programs at LIM College will be offered.
  • Said LIM College President Elizabeth S. Marcuse, "My grandfather, Maxwell F. Marcuse , was an innovator when he founded LIM College 84 years ago.
  • The groundbreaking, experience-based approach to learning the business of fashion and lifestyle that Maxwell created remains the foundation of LIM College to this day."
  • "Officially naming graduate studies in his honor, while simultaneously deepening our commitment to master's degree programs is fitting.