The Art and Fashion Department at Clark Atlanta University (CAU) has received a $100,000 grant from Macy’s Future of Style Fund. The initiative aims to provide deserving students with scholarships and programming support, under Macy’s social purpose platform,
Mission Every One, furthering the brand’s commitment to supporting historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), creating a dynamic workforce, and providing impactful mentorship opportunities.
In addition to scholarships, CAU’s Art and Fashion Department will use this critical funding to produce the department’s annual Fashion Week event, purchase new technology and equipment, and provide students with a Trends and Tours Field Emergence trip to New York City, where they will attend an all-day development workshop with Macy’s executives, visit design houses, and more.
“This support from Macy’s will help bring the Art and Fashion Department at Clark Atlanta University to another level of excellence for our scholars,” said Professor BJ Arnett, Interim Chair Art and Fashion Department. “We are thrilled to have Macy’s invest in our student’s futures and academic programming.”
Macy’s, Inc.’s social purpose platform, Mission Every One, is the company’s commitment to leverage its
business and brand to achieve positive societal change and create a brighter future with bold
representation. Macy’s, Inc. is committed to empowering the curiosity and confidence of young people on
their journey to become the leaders of tomorrow. To learn more, visit macysinc.com/purpose
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