FSAD congratulates Lynda Xepoleas, PhD '22 upon winning the prestigious Stella Blum Student Research Grant. The grant is intended to assist the research of a current undergraduate or graduate student who is a member of the Costume Society of America and conducting original research in the field of North American costume. This $3,000 grant, funded by the CSA Endowment, is awarded annually to provide a student with financial assistance for research. An additional stipend of up to $600 and a day-of-presentation registration fee is awarded to allow the recipient to present the completed research at a CSA National Symposium. Lastly, the recipient is also expected to prepare an article for review and subsequent publication in the CSA journal Dress.