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Large scale three-dimensional fashion oriented objects.

29 Nov 2023    

“Enlarging the Ordinary” student exhibit now on display at Robert Hillestad Textiles Gallery

Creations by Textiles, Merchandising and Fashion Design students make up a new exhibition on display at the Robert Hillestad Textiles Gallery through Jan. 26, 2024.

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South High student takes a photo using her smartphone of a green garment from the Historical Textiles Collection housed in the department of Textiles, Merchandising & Fashion Design.

14 Nov 2023    

Exploring Futures: South High Students Dive into UNL's TMFD Department

The Department of Textiles, Merchandising, and Fashion Design (TMFD) in the College of Education and Human Sciences welcomed 19 third- and fourth-year Fashion Pathway students from South High in Omaha for a visit last month. These students were given an opportunity to explore the diverse array of experiences and opportunities that TMFD has to offer.

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Eastmont Towers residents pose for an image with Dr. Robert Hillestad in the center holding a piece of art.

02 Nov 2023    By Michael Burton

Eastmont Towers Retirement Community Visit Hillestad Gallery with Namesake

Residents of Eastmont Towers visited the Robert Hillestad Textiles Gallery in the Department of Textiles Merchandising and Fashion Design (TMFD). Dr. Robert Hillestad, emeritus faculty and previous TMFD chair, along with Tina Tyler, the activities coordinator from Eastmont Towers, led the group.

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Three photos combined. Left image is a finished piece on a manikin with a gray background. The middle image is a headshot of Miranda Campbell at graduation. The right image is a sketch from Miranda as she designs a new garment.

25 Oct 2023    

TMFD Alumni Spotlight: Meet Miranda Campbell

Meet Miranda Campbell: a Textiles, Merchandising, & Fashion Design alum who graduated in 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Fashion Design with an Emphasis in Mathematics & International Studies. Hear her experience with TMFD internships and how they helped prepare her for life after college and started her career.

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A large group gathers at the Textiles, Merchandising and Fashion Design red tent at East Campus Discovery Days. The display features the button dress community project.

21 Sep 2023    

Community art project shines light on textile industry sustainability

Associate professor Sandra Starkey and her students in Textiles, Merchandising & Fashion Design (TMFD) are leading an initiative to shed light on the critical issue of sustainability within the textile and apparel industry.  

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Michael Burton sits in a dark classroom in front of a large screen displaying the Animating History webpage.

19 Sep 2023    By Chuck Green, CYFS

‘Bell Affair’ team helping high school classes animate history

Nebraska researchers are working with high school teachers to help students create films that share stories from the past, and connect them with America’s larger historical narrative.

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6+ individuals wearing handmade looks by ReyAnna Moore walk the runway at Omaha Fashion Week.

11 Sep 2023    By Kelcey Buck

Five TMFD students, alumni among designers at Omaha Fashion Week

Two current students and three recent graduates from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Textiles, Merchandising and Fashion Design program were among the 41 designers selected to showcase their collections during Omaha Fashion Week’s Fall 2023 AURORA Season.

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Five mannequin's on display dressed in garments from "A Woman's Place is in the Resistance." The display is backlit in a pink shade.

08 Sep 2023    

Robert Hillestad Textiles Gallery exhibition explores intersections of fashion, fandom through Star Wars

The latest exhibition at the Robert Hillestad Textiles Gallery on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s East Campus examines the intersections of fashion and fandom through the beloved American classic, Star Wars. “A Woman’s Place is in the Resistance” is on display through November 3.

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A collage of photos. Two of Carter Crayne working during his internship, and the other three are of apparel warehouses and equipment.

22 Aug 2023    

Internship helps Crayne gain confidence in fashion industry

Meet Carter Crayne, a senior merchandising major from Minnetonka, Minnesota. Carter has spent is final summer before graduation in Los Angeles, California, completing an internship with Noble & Ready, an apparel development and fashion production company. Check out what he had to say about this hands-on learning experience, and his advice to students considering an internship in the future.

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Headshots of Ma'Kiya Carter and Ritu Jadwani on a red background.

05 May 2023    

2 CEHS students honored with Student Luminary Awards

Two students in the College of Education and Human Sciences were among the 12 University of Nebraska–Lincoln students awarded Student Luminary Awards to recognize their exceptional leadership and commitment to improving the campus and community.

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