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Making a difference in the pandemic

February 9, 2021 by Kristina Khodai

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

Filed Under: Alumni Spotlight, COB Connection Tagged With: Abbigail Dansby, Bernie Fechtel, Brooke Meier, Carter Allen, Christina Lehr, Kristina Weger

Alumna sews 500 masks for health care workers in New York

August 5, 2020 by Kristina Khodai

Dansby holding masks in both hands.

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

Filed Under: Alumni Spotlight, Merchandising and Fashion Design Tagged With: Abbigail Dansby

MFD students build up their networks in New York City

April 21, 2020 by Kristina Khodai

Group of students under a neon sign that reads, "Create Tomorrow."

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

Filed Under: Merchandising and Fashion Design, Student Spotlight Tagged With: Abbigail Dansby, Dr. Elizabeth Rozell, Fashion Design, merchandising

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