Department of Design and Merchandising

Fri, Apr 01, 2022

Two seniors from the College of Education and Human Sciences have been named 2021-2022 Outstanding Seniors by the Oklahoma State University Alumni Association.

Fri, Dec 17, 2021

Twelve faculty, staff and administrators from Oklahoma State University’s College of Education and Human Sciences received university-wide recognition at the 2021 University Awards Convocation Dec. 7. Awards highlighted excellence in teaching, mentorship, service and more.

Mon, Dec 06, 2021

Oklahoma State University’s bachelor's degree options in fashion design and production and fashion merchandising have been accredited by the Textile and Apparel Programs Accreditation Commission (TAPAC).

Wed, Dec 01, 2021

Oklahoma State University’s interior design degree receives renewed accreditation from the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) through 2027.

Mon, Nov 22, 2021

Design, Housing and Merchandising students enjoyed an invaluable opportunity on a recent study tour to Altus, Oklahoma, to explore how cotton is produced and how the commodity can respond to a growing call for sustainability in the post-pandemic era.

Mon, Nov 22, 2021

Alyssa Oates is an interior design junior enrolled in the four plus one program at Oklahoma State University, where she will complete a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years. Oates is conducting research as a Wentz Research Scholar to learn more about the effects of biophilic design - taking concepts from nature and applying them to the interior to increase joy and productivity - in a classroom. She shared more about her research and involvement on campus below:

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

Dr. Jon E. Pedersen arrived in Stillwater this past summer, brimming with energy and excitement about the future of the new College of Education and Human Sciences that he’s now leading. Pedersen joined the Cowboy family following five years as dean of the University of South Carolina’s College of Education. He has more than 30 years of experience as a faculty member and administrator, including appointments at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the University of Oklahoma, East Carolina University and the University of Arkansas- Fayetteville.

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

Current and former graduate students across the College of Education and Human Sciences are leading in exceptional ways and making significant and meaningful impacts within their programs, professions and communities through research, teaching and service.

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

Virtual reality, augmented reality and 3D printing — hallmarks of the future — will now be used to help Native American students connect with their cultural past. Through an innovative $1.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation, students from Chickasaw, Pawnee and Citizen Potawatomi Nation tribes will learn how to apply spatial design concepts through an after-school program led by Oklahoma State University professors, then craft building designs representing stories from their tribe’s culture.

Fri, Sep 24, 2021

The Oklahoma State University fashion design and production and fashion merchandising programs ranked in the top 50 of all schools and colleges in the U.S. for 2021, according to Fashion-Schools.org.

Fri, Sep 17, 2021

Hallmarks of the future such as virtual reality, augmented reality and 3D printing are set to help connect Native American students with their cultural past through an innovative $1.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation.

Wed, May 05, 2021

Four Oklahoma State University Design, Housing and Merchandising students earned prestigious Fashion Group International (FGI) scholarships, recognizing excellence in digital merchandising.