New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced that the city will transform large, under-used buildings in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, into a hub for fashion and film—and FIT will be a part of it. The city is committing $136 million to create a Made in New York–branded campus at Sunset Park’s Bush Terminal, featuring …
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Hi Tigers! Help represent FIT by voting for our beloved mascot, Stitch, in the 5th Annual SUNY 2017 Mascot Madness! Mascot Madness, the competition where students, faculty, staff, alumni, and fans of SUNY help to find New York’s favorite college mascot. This year, the 5th annual edition of the This year, the tournament has 38 SUNY campuses participating …
Get a glimpse into the creative talent that underpins FIT’s School of Art and Design by visiting New Views 2017. This third annual large-scale faculty exhibition at FIT will showcase the work of more than 70 faculty members from across these disciplines through Sunday, March 5th, 2017 in the John E. Reeves Great Hall. The School of …
Hi Tigers, Help raise environmental awareness throughout Sustainability Awareness Week! In 2007, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg set the ambitious goal of reducing the city’s total greenhouse emissions 30% by 2030. He challenged 17 hospitals and universities, including FIT, to achieve this goal as quickly as possible. In 2011, FIT was the first institution …
Hello there! I thought I would write a short post on our many clubs here at FIT, because if some are you are/were like me you might be afraid to join or don’t even know how to join. Since I’ve started FIT I’ve always wanted to be part of a club and join, but I …