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Thomas Jefferson University is undergoing a strategic academic restructuring that will result in three new colleges. As a result, Jefferson is establishing the College of Fashion & Textiles, representing a powerful alignment of heritage, innovation and industry advancement. By uniting our distinction as the nation’s first textile school with our globally recognized fashion programs, we have created a dynamic ecosystem designed to educate the next generation of talent — a collaborative community of students — where creativity, purpose and possibility come together.
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In state-of-the-art maker spaces at Jefferson’s Fashion & Textiles Futures Center, our students engage in immersive experiences that unite conceptual, artisanal craftsmanship with emerging technologies. Through partnerships with industry leaders, students gain hands-on experience, real-world insight and the professional fluency needed to navigate a rapidly evolving landscape. The result is a pipeline of graduates who are confident, agile, collaborative and ready to contribute from day one.
In the College of Fashion & Textiles, we cultivate empathetic, ethical problem-solvers who understand the complexities of today’s global marketplace. They are designers, technologists, merchandisers and strategists who bring purpose, intelligence and innovation to every facet of their work. We improve lives by fashioning the future of our disciplines — advancing creative and sustainable practice and responsible business.
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For Jefferson’s industry partners, this moment marks an opportunity to engage more deeply with our students, our faculty and our shared future. In the College of Fashion & Textiles, the boundaries between disciplines blur, ideas expand, and students are invited to define their paths — grounded in purpose, driven by curiosity and open to possibility. Together, we are shaping the future, with students equipped to meet the challenges ahead with creativity, integrity and vision.
Learn more — Create the future, find your joy, change the world.
Ref: https://fashionista.com/2026/05/jefferson-new-college-fashion-textiles
