“I feel like I am more myself when I wear the look or the outfit I imagined, I feel an incredible sense of joy and pride when I create clothes. I love the sense of accomplishment, as I navigate through tough processes, while it's all coming together," said Lee.
Yoojin Lee, one of FIT AAS degree program alumni, won 2nd place in the Wilson Competition in New York.
Wilson has teamed up with IHG Hotels & Resorts and FIT to create student-designed ball gowns in celebration of this year’s US Open Tournament. The US Open is a tennis tournament held annually in New York. Each gown was designed with, and inspired by, Wilson’s official US Open tennis ball.
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On Saturday, December 7th, FIT students and faculty went to Hanyang University Erica Campus to learn from and connect with fashion experts from around the world. This conference, held by the Korean Society of Fashion Business, focused on the future of K-Fashion as we enter the digital age, and what this means for sustainability. The conference had two keynote lecturers, the first being Professor Ali Howell Abolo, from Drexel University, USA. Her presentation explored reviewing a comp
On Thursday, December 5, 2024, SUNY Korea hosted its annual Mechanical Engineering Final Project Showcase from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Doosan Dream Makerspace (IGC Building B1093). The event provided students with an opportunity to present their innovative projects to peers, faculty, and visitors. Projects ranged from AI-based pothole detection systems to student-manufactured items and even casino slot machine prototypes which reflected the creativity and engineering skills of partici
Mechanical Engineering students, Hansol Lim (Ph.D.), Jee Won Lee, Hanbeom Chang (Masters), and Sooyeon Yang (Undergrad), advised by Professor Jongseong Brad Choi, claimed the Grand Prize (대상) as first place winners at the prestigious KSME/KIMM AI/DX Competition. The event was organized by the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers and the Korea Institute of Machinery & Materials. The 2024 Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers Conference took place at the Jeju Internat
On October 30, 2024, SUNY Korea's FIT FBM students embarked on an educational field trip to Applerind, located in Wonju, Kangwon-do. Thirty-five FBM (Fashion Business Management) students participated in this enriching experience, accompanied by Professors Robin Baxter, Hyeseon Kim, and Linda Kim. The trip began with a warm welcome from CEO Yunsoo Kim, whose collaboration with SUNY Korea reflects Applerind's commitment to fostering academic-industry partnerships. Students tou
On November 15, 2024, SUNY Korea's CPA Study Group visited PwC Korea in Seoul. Thirty students, including three faculty members, Business Management Department Chair Jeehong Kim, Professor Soo Young Kwon, and Professor Koren Jo, joined this insightful field trip. The program began with an introduction to PwC, highlighting the company's global impact and diverse range of professional services. Following this, students enjoyed a group lunch and networking session with PwC partn