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Fashion Without Borders

Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ State Magazine

February 2026

From a new Paris home to pioneering fashion education in Africa, Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ State is expanding its fashion school across four continents.

Flashback to '76: Flashes in the Spirit of America

The Chestnut Burr yearbook captures Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ State during the Bicentennial year.

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Stitching Together a Global Fashion Tapestry

Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ State’s School of Fashion is on track to be the university’s first worldwide program.

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Designed by Florence

Architecture alumni recall Florence as a defining chapter of their education.

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Ethics, AI and the Future of Public Relations

Michele Ewing, professor of public relations at Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ State, discusses how ethics, writing and critical thinking shape the PR profession as AI continues to evolve.

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Class Notes

Here’s the latest news from the last century of Golden Flashes.

Catch up on what fellow alumni have been doing over the years and be sure to share your update with us as well.

Where Golden Flashes Found Forever

Whether it was a philosophy class in Bowman Hall or working together at Campus Bus Service, these Âé¶¹¶ÌÊÓÆµ State love stories turned Golden Flashes into lifelong partners.

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DIRECTOR CONTENT STRATEGY
Jen Lennon

STAFF CONTRIBUTORS
Lisa Abraham
Bethany Sava

SOCIAL MEDIA
Deanna Stevens Ulrich

DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
UCM Web Team
Paul McKinney

PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEO, ILLUSTRATION & ANIMATION 
Mike Rich
Jon Jivan
Ashton Blake

STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS
Bob Christy, BS ’95
Rami Daud

VICE PRESIDENT FOR UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING 
Stephen Ward

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