News and Events

The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences’ impact extends far beyond campus. Our professors and graduates are making headlines throughout the world. Keep up with the latest FCS news and events below. Contact us with your latest professional accomplishments.

Fashion department struts Big Apple style

Interior Design students Dara Conway and Lillian McNeal 

Two Interior Design students receive national recognition

BSU puts on a different kind of fashion show 

Hands on major for creativity

Ball State Instructor inspires accident survivor to pursue dream

Fashion Passion 

Fashion show to help with job hunting 

Runway Promotes Business Styles (PDF) 
Professional, casual, after-hours outfits featured in show.

Women Can’t Catch a Break on What to Wear 
Too sexy. Too frumpy. Too conservative. Women can’t get a break when it comes to what they choose to wear to work.

Fall into Style 
After the summer style of short shorts and tank tops, fashion designers are focusing on long jackets and long pants for the fall season, inspired by ‘50s-style dress.

Fashion Show Brings Jungle to the City 
The house was packed, lights were dim and music thumping as more than 50 student models took the runway at the spring fashion show.

Student Employee Receives Award for Work Ethic
 For most of his college career, senior Casey Rusk has worked as a student secretary. Now after three and half years he's getting some recognition.

Interior Design Program Receives National Accreditation (PDF) 

Design Interaction Day 2008