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New York’s LIM College to be acquired by ESMOD’s Japanese owner

LIM College, a New York fashion and lifestyle institute, has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Japan Educational Foundation (JEF). The deal is pending approvals from higher education regulators. Through LIM, JEF is expanding its portfolio currently consisting of four universities, one online university and nine professional training...

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LIM College to introduce paid internship policy

In a bid to dismantle workforce barriers for students, New York’s LIM College has introduced a new policy that would require compensation for internships and co-operative work experiences at minimum wage or above. The rule applies to companies offering in-person, remote and hybrid internships and experiences, with the policy to be phased in over...

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LIM College student wins first FGI Future Fashion Award in collaboration with Macy's

On Monday, Fashion Group International (FGI) held its rising star award ceremony luncheon event 2024 in New York City, where the new Future Fashion award for students, in collaboration with Macy’s, was awarded for the first time. LIM College student Fatmata Camara was the lucky winner. With its Rising Star Awards, FGI aims to put emerging...

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Sam Edelman to address LIM College Class of 2024 as commencement speaker

NYC fashion business institution LIM College has announced its commencement speaker for this academic year. The US fashion professional will deliver the keynote address to the college’s class of 2024. He will also receive an honorary doctorate in commercial science and the LIM Distinguished Achievement award, as per a press release shared by the...

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LIM College’s Fashion Education Foundation to honour Todd Snyder, Elizabeth Marcuse

NYC fashion business school LIM College has announced that it will honour fashion designer Todd Snyder with its annual Fashion Forward Award, as well as its own president emeritus, Elizabeth Marcuse through its Fashion Education Foundation (FEF). The two honorees will receive their awards at a special FEF cocktail event and silent auction on May...

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LIM College announces student-produced fashion show 2024

Fashion business school LIM College in New York City has announced the date and location for the 2024 edition of its annual student-produced fashion show which aims to bring New York City’s emerging fashion talent and the industry together. The show is being planned, produced and executed in full by LIM College’s current students and will...

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LIM College names new board members, partners with global university association InUni

The last week of January 2024 was an eventful week for fashion business school LIM College in New York City. The US institution appointed three new members to its college board and announced a strategic partnership with global education consultancy InUni. At the beginning of the week, the college sent out a press release announcing the...

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LIM College announces departure of president Elizabeth Marcuse, names successor

LIM college has announced the appointment of Ron Marshall as its new president. The board of directors at fashion and business school LIM College in New York City has announced the departure of its president Elizabeth S. Marcuse. Retail executive Ron Marshall, who is also a member of the college’s board of directors, will take over the role of...

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LIM College introduces graduate school, expands master’s programme

Fashion business school Laboratory Institute of Merchandising (LIM) College has said it will be expanding its master’s degree curriculum under its newly named graduate school. Dubbed ‘The Marcuse School of Graduate Studies’, the subsidiary of LIM College will now house the institute’s master’s programmes, some of which are new, while others are...

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Meet the Class of 2023 graduate shaking up C-Suite’s retail strategies

You’ve heard of the C-Suite, the CEOs, COOs and CFOs who occupy the boardrooms of our favorite brands, now get ready for the Z-Suite, a Gen Z cohort invited into those same boardrooms to advise the senior executives and vice presidents. Z-level students and influencers now hold a unique power as brands and retailers position themselves to meet...

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LIM College opens applications for student summer course

The New York based LIM College has announced the opening of applications for its Summer Fashion Academy pre-college program, an opportunity for high school students to explore career paths in fashion business and whether this school is the right match for them. For the summer program, a combination of online and in-person courses and workshops...