- Oct 27, 2023
- Social Impact + Justice, Sustainability + Society, Alumni
Meet the alum making fashion more sustainable and inclusive
A decade ago, Jessica Couch (MPS ’16) found herself at Steiner Studios in Brooklyn at a video shoot, working under designer Brandon Maxwell’s assistant during a session with Lady Gaga. Couch had recently moved to New York, after graduating from college in North Carolina, and was sleeping on her sister’s couch while juggling a couple of unpaid internships in the fashion industry. On set, she noticed two things: Stylists had a lot of influence, but
- Mar 23, 2023
- by Sheri Hall
- Sustainability + Society, Technology + Human Thriving
College addresses climate change through sustainable fashion, buildings, nutrition
Human Ecology faculty members are addressing climate change and its repercussions across diverse fields of study, including sustainability in the fashion industry, environmentally friendly buildings and malnutrition across the globe.
These initiatives, which are part of The 2030 Project, a university-wide program focused on climate solutions, were the topic of a March 8 webinar, “Human Behavior and the Climate Crisis.” Hosted by the Human Ecology Alumni Association, the event was moderated by nutrition alumna Wendy
- Oct 3 ,2025
- by Karen Steffy
- Human Centered Design
- Human Ecology Building, T01
Threads: Sustaining India’s Textile Tradition
Threads: Sustaining India’s Textile Traditions features four Indian designers and their collaborations with traditional textiles artisans that produce fashion collections for a contemporary market. Through in-depth interviews and visually stunning footage, this film demonstrates how these committed, creative collaborations innovate traditional textile techniques and reinvigorate the communities who produce them.
Katherine Sender, PhD is a Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Communication. She is also a member of Feminist, Gender, and
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- by Karen Steffy
- Human Centered Design, Cornell Human Ecology
- T57 Human Ecology Building and 1411 MVR
Call for Art - ReImagine: Sustainable Art & Objects
The College of Human Ecology’s Green Team is looking for art for this year’s recycled/upcycled art exhibit. Re-Imagine: Sustainable Art & Objects will be held in the MVR 1250 Gallery from March 24 – April 17. Submissions can be dropped off in T57 Human Ecology Building or 1411 MVR by Friday, March 20.
