UA alumna Amanda Perna has passion and a dedicated work ethic, both of which have contributed to her success as talented fashion designer. Perna graduated from the College of Human Environmental Sciences with a degree in apparel design. She said it was here at The University of Alabama when she realized she wanted to work in the fashion world. “Once [...]

“What do I wear?” That was first question I asked after finding out about my summer internship, after of course the obligatory, “When can I start,” and “What can I do to prepare?” With internships now a vital part of any collegiate’s future job search, the impression you make as an intern should be at the top of your summer [...]

UA alumna Janet Gurwitch exemplifies the pinnacle of success in the business of fashion, and after working as senior vice president of luxury retailer Neiman Marcus, she still finds time to stay in touch with the College of Human Environmental Sciences and attend football games on campus. After graduating in 1974, Gurwitch began working at Foley’s department store in Houston, [...]

When Melita Hudson first came to The University of Alabama, she had no idea she would eventually become an award-winning interior designer. “I actually started out school as a biology and chemistry major,” Hudson said. “I wasn’t really happy with that so I changed over to business. Then I saw the interior design program so I took a class just [...]

Lauren Leonard doesn’t even need to go to one of the 150 boutiques around the country that sell her collection to see the clothes she designed. All the Tuscaloosa native and 2006 Alabama graduate needs to do is turn on the TV. “The first time I saw my clothes on television was on ‘Gossip Girl,’” Leonard said. “You know you’ve [...]