Department of Apparel, Housing, and Resource Management
Academic Programs
We prepare you for professional practice in a range of consumer businesses and industries. Graduates of our programs are employed in fashion design and merchandising, property management, consulting, and education.
We provide award-winning advising that is personalized for each student. Our programs offer many active student learning opportunities including design studios, real-world projects, internships, study abroad, and undergraduate research. You can attend events to interact with industry professionals through study tours and on-campus visits by nationally recognized speakers.
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Class of 2024: Whitney Jackim finds community and inspiration through fashion , articleJackim, a fashion merchandising and design major, draws inspiration from her grandmother, who taught her how to use a sewing machine as a child. After graduation, she will continue research and work with Virginia Tech's Oris Glisson Historic Costume and Textile Collection.
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Professor, community partner lead Bluefield history project , articleThe project is one of nine funded by Monuments Across Appalachian Virginia, a group dedicated to highlighting history and diversity through the perspective of monuments.
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Class of 2024: Emily Gannon excels in her time as a Hokie , articleWhen Gannon arrived at Virginia Tech four years ago as a university studies major, she was unsure of what path she wanted to pursue. Through her experiences and the relationships she built at the university, she found a major that is inclusive of all of her interests.
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Virginia Tech students design a new look for vacant middle school , articleStudents are creating new designs for the former Dublin Middle School in Pulaski County to make way for affordable housing for seniors.