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Chic! Chicago

Students from the junior and senior Home Products program recently traveled together to Chicago to attend the International Home + Housewares Show. The trip included group activities pertaining to “best in booth” judging, fact/inspiration finding for our individual upcoming projects, and a great dinner out together. After our NY Now field trip, we were told […]

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Looking for the perfect major?

Consider ~ HOME PRODUCTS ~ a unique major that explores the materials, manufacturing, merchandising and marketing of the home furnishings industry.  The rigorous project-based curriculum addresses the contemporary realities of the home furnishings industry and cultivates critical skills in the areas of product development, integrated business strategies, and presentation. Through hands-on projects and applied research, you’ll learn to […]

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Home + Housewares Galore!

Juniors and Seniors, thirty-nine Home Products students in all, spend 2 full days exploring the International Home + Housewares Show in Chicago, Illinois earlier this month. The students took on the role of young professionals as they walked the halls researching product categories and networking with industry professionals. From dust pans to Le Creuset, students […]