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Jennifer Johnson Jorgenson drapes fabric over mannequins in preparation for a fashion show.

18 Aug 2022    

Jorgensen creates learning opportunity for retail merchandising students

Jennifer Johnson Jorgensen, an associate professor in textiles, merchandising & fashion design, has been researching a growing area of interest in retail merchandising – the diversity and equity of a sales space.

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7 individuals stand in a straight line displaying certificantes from UpStarts.

26 Jul 2022    

UpStarts extension program aims to support entrepreneurship and social connectedness among youth in rural communities

Through UpStarts: From Classroom to Boardroom high school students to work in teams to generate solutions for real issues that local business owners, organizations, and communities are facing.

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Anna Kuhlman stands in front of a 1930 Duesenberg Model J wearing pink 1930's style gown.

13 Jun 2022    By Deann Gayman - University Communication

Screen to store: Husker research shows ’30s Nebraskans embraced film fashion

Details from Gone with the Wind's many dresses and other costumes of 1930s films — the prints, embellishments, fabrics and closures — entered the fashion zeitgeist, even in Nebraska, according to research from Husker scholar and alumna Anna Kuhlman.

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An animated still image of four characters from The Bell Affair.

27 May 2022    By Deann Gayman - University Communication

‘Bell Affair’ making its premiere in D.C. June 2

The new animated film from Husker scholars Michael Burton, Kwakiutl Dreher and William G. Thomas will have its world premiere in front of a sold-out audience at Publick Playhouse, in Prince George’s County, Maryland, part of the greater Washington, D.C., area.

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Three individuals standing in an ally in between two red brick buildings, with several power lines overhead.

04 Apr 2022    By Deann Gayman - University Communication

New film, ‘Bell Affair,’ explores freedom suits in America

The award-winning University of Nebraska–Lincoln team that produced “Anna” is bringing another important, but lesser-known story to movie screens with its inaugural feature-length animated film, “The Bell Affair.”

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Individual in a black dress, stands holding a glass star-shaped award in front of a display case. The display case features colorful and unique garmets.

28 Mar 2022    

Melisia Bieber honored with CEHS Staff Star Award

Melisia Bieber, office associate in the Department of Textiles, Merchandising and Fashion Design, has been named the recipient of the latest Staff Star Award by the College of Education and Human Sciences Staff Council.

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A robe constructed out of paper receipts hanging on display and lit in a studio space.

02 Mar 2022    

Juried exhibition now on view in Hillestad Gallery

A juried exhibition of fiber art, surface design and apparel design is on display in the Robert Hillestad Textiles Gallery on East Campus through April 22.

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A tan and brick walled classroom setting. Instructor speaking to a group of students. Lots of school supplies and snacks sitting on tables. Photo taken from the back of the room.

08 Nov 2021    By Chuck Green, CYFS

Youth Arise encourages youth civic engagement, entrepreneurship

Nebraska researchers are helping underserved youth expand their civic engagement, entrepreneurship and leadership skills to help them learn how to become involved in their community.

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Photo of three individuals in a classroom setting reviewing a board with colorful notes.

30 Sep 2021    By Kateri Hartman | University Communication

International award reflects success of sustainability curriculum workshops

Jennifer Johnson Jorgensen’s seven-week Sustainability in Sourcing and Retail curriculum development workshop has earned the Nancy Rutherford Teaching Innovation Award from the International Textile and Apparel Association.

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Student designing a fashion garment.

06 Jul 2021    

High school students discover sustainable fashion

The Department of Textiles, Merchandising and Fashion Design hosted seven high school students June 13 – 18, as part of Big Red Summer Academic Camps through Nebraska 4-H.

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