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THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, KOREA 







                                                                                                                  

1. Professor Neal Dreamson Named Lifetime Top Scholar by ScholarGPS


For the second year in a row, Department of Technology and Society Professor Neal Dreamson’s strong publication record, the impact of his work, and the notable quality of his scholarly contributions have placed him in the top 0.5% of all scholars worldwide. He has been awarded Top Scholar status based on his accomplishments over the prior five-year period, which is the same as last year, but this year he received another status note in the category of “over the totality of his career(lifetime).”

2. Louis Vuitton Korea Inspires  the Next Generation of Fashion Leaders


On September 24, SUNY Korea successfully hosted “Louis Vuitton Day” with Louis Vuitton Korea. This event held special significance as it marked the meeting of the world’s No. 1 fashion school, FIT, and the global luxury brand Louis Vuitton. It provided a valuable opportunity for future fashion leaders and industry professionals to come together and share practical experiences and career visions. The event consisted of three sessions: an MOU signing ceremony, presentations by representatives from Louis Vuitton Korea, and a networking session. Through this collaboration, both institutions celebrated innovation, creativity, and the future of fashion in South Korea, and pledged to continue focusing on nurturing talent and strengthening industry-academic partnerships.


3. 198 New Students Join the SUNY Korea Fall 2025 Convocation Ceremony


On August 21, SUNY Korea welcomed 198 new Stony Brook University and Fashion Institute of Technology students at the Convocation Ceremony held in the IGC Auditorium. This Fall 2025 semester, SUNY Korea welcomed students representing 17 different countries, including Korea, the United Sates, Singapore, Canada, and Vietnam. Notably, Mexico was added to the list for the first time, bringing the total number to 71 nationalities. The program began with President Arthur Lee’s welcome remarks, followed by congratulatory messages from two representatives from Stony Brook University and Fashion Institute of Technology, Carl Lejuez, Provost and Executive Vice President of SBU and Chairman of SUNY Korea LLC, and Joyce Brown, President of FIT. The ceremony continued with the recitation of the Student Pledge, scholarship award ceremony, and the traditional SUNY Korea pinning ceremony.