Bears have big hearts and big minds. And they have put them to good use during the COVID-19 pandemic. From fundraising to helping direct patient care, these COB graduates have made a difference. Here are their stories. This Bear was part of CoxHealth's COVID response team Christina Lehr Master of Health Administration, 2020 With a heart for service, alumnus works on … [Read more...] about Making a difference in the pandemic
When COVID-19 hit, Abbigail Dansby was an assistant designer in New York. Her daily routine involved communicating with factories, approving designs, sketching and more. But the pandemic disrupted the fashion world. “Not a lot of people were buying clothes. Factories slowed down. It was different,” Dansby said. She put her skills and sewing machine to use to slow the … [Read more...] about Alumna sews 500 masks for health care workers in New York
The trip to New York City allowed students insight into the business of fashion as well as exposure to a variety of potential career paths. Connecting with the Business of Fashion Students had unique experiences including industry tours and meetings at Macy’s, JS Collections and WSGN. At JS Collections, a company that specializes in designing dresses for … [Read more...] about MFD students build up their networks in New York City