Kudos Corner

Below is an archive of our department's recent media appearances, awards, funded grants, publications, presentations, and other news highlighting the work of our talented faculty, staff, and students.

• Media Appearances

• Awards and Honors

• Grants Received

• Publications

• Presentations and Events

  Apr 23, 2025

  

  Join us for the 2025 UGA Furnishings & Interiors Senior Portfolio Showcase on May 1, from 6:30–8:30 PM at The Chapel Athens (100 Prince Ave, Suite 101). Featuring guest designer Kym Fordham of Kymberly Kouture Home, this inspiring evening includes hors d’oeuvres and refreshments provided by The Chapel. Sponsored by Kym Fordham and Elizabeth Bologino Interiors, LLC. Parking available on-site.

  Apr 11, 2025

  SMA Presents:

  

  Buy tickets here!

  SMA Presents: Laced in the West
  Where Rodeo Meets Romance

  This isn't your typical runway. Laced in the West is where spurs meet satin, where outlaw grit dances with cinematic glam. It’s a love letter to the untamed spirit of the West—bold, beautiful, and dripping in nostalgia. But Western is more than just cowboys and standoffs. It’s a rich tapestry of cultural roots, rebellious reinterpretations, and unexpected twists. This show redefines what it means to be Western, drawing inspiration from rhinestone cowboys to Indigenous artistry, vintage Americana to modern edge.

  So, we ask: What’s your Western?

  Date & Location
  April 23, 2025
  UGA Livestock Instructional Arena
  2600 S Milledge Ave, Athens, GA 30605

  Schedule
  Cocktail Hour with Local Vendors – 6:00 PM
  Runway Show – 7:00 PM

  Dress Code
  Semi-formal with a Western Twist
  (Boots encouraged – we’re keeping it real with some dirt floors!)

   Tickets
  Presale: $10
  At the Door: $15
  Grab your presale tickets below before they’re gone!

• Alumni News

• Classroom Highlights

• Student Spotlights

  Apr 23, 2025

  Congratulations to Vijay on being selected for the 2025 International Student Advisory Board (ISAB)! Out of a highly competitive pool of applicants, Vijay stood out for his passion and dedication, and he will be serving on the Student Feedback Sub-Committee. We’re excited to see the positive impact he will make in enhancing the international student experience. Well done, Vijay!

  Apr 16, 2025

  Congratulations to these talented students! 

  Pictured left to right: Nicole Moreno, Leynie Hester, Katie Embry, Ephese Germain, Lovely Grace Pilbino, Miquelyne Barthelemy

  

  

• Other News

  Apr 23, 2025

  Happy Retirement to Greg Vessels! We’re grateful for his many years of service as the Georgia Soft Goods Education Foundation Distinguished Professor in the Department of Textiles, Merchandising and Interiors at UGA’s College of Family and Consumer Sciences. A UGA alumnus (B.A. Psychology, 1975), Greg dedicated his career to teaching apparel manufacturing and global sourcing, leaving a lasting impact on students, colleagues, and the field. His presence in Dawson Hall will be deeply missed—thank you, Greg, and best wishes for a happy and fulfilling retirement!