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As conversations around workforce readiness continue across higher education and corporate America, one partnership has quietly spent the past decade proving what happens when education and industry work together with purpose. Pensole Lewis College of Business and Design (PLC Detroit) and global athletic footwear and apparel powerhouse New Balance are celebrating 10 years of collaboration…
Sneakerhead of State is helping aspiring footwear designers, makers, and customizers transform their passion for sneakers into opportunities for industry exposure, mentorship, and professional growth. For as long as sneaker culture has existed, there have been people who wanted more than the latest release. They wanted to know who designed it. They wanted to understand…
The City of Detroit has officially declared May 27 as Violet T. Lewis Day, recognizing the lasting contributions of the educator, entrepreneur, and civic leader during a ceremony held Wednesday at Pensole Lewis College of Business & Design. A representative from Mayor Mary Sheffield’s office presented the official declaration to Dr. Violet Ponders, Lewis’ granddaughter…
Pensole Lewis College of Business & Design (PLC Detroit) is expanding access to creative education with the launch of the PLC Detroit x adidas x Ruth E. Carter Costume Design program. This free digital learning experience—developed in collaboration with two-time Academy Award-winning and five-time Academy Award–nominated costume designer Ruth E. Carter and adidas—offers a transformative course designed to democratize…
The ICON360 x PLC DETROIT HBCU Professor Summit heads to Detroit at Pensole Lewis College of Business & Design (PLC Detroit)—Michigan’s only HBCU and the nation’s only design-focused HBCU—marking its fourth year convening HBCU fashion educators and industry leaders. The summit delivers a solutions-focused experience dedicated to advancing HBCU education and expanding pathways into the…
Grounded in the Transformative Power of the Outside, the Platform Launches With A Global Brand Film and Merrell Outside: Futures Project, Investing in the Future of Outdoor Creativity and Design To commemorate its 45th anniversary, Merrell has introduced “It Starts Outside,” an innovative global brand platform. This initiative is rooted in the idea that “even…
Shoes That Fit and Pensole Lewis College of Business & Design (PLC Detroit), Michigan’s only HBCU and the nation’s only design-focused HBCU, created a special custom footwear experience for 13-year-old Addisyn Lumpkin of Jonesboro, Arkansas, who stands 6 feet 5 inches tall and wears a men’s size 22 shoe. The event took place recently at…
A FREE industry-certified online learning experience empowering the next generation of product design talent PLC Detroit is a leading institution dedicated to providing world-class education in design, offering a comprehensive curriculum, industry partnerships, and hands-on learning experiences to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for success in the design industry. PLC Detroit aims to inspire creativity, foster innovation,…