Jason Schupbach Becomes New President of FIT

The Fashion Institute of Technology is under new leadership, as of Wednesday.

The school’s new president, Jason S. Schupbach, began his tenure after the retirement of Dr. Joyce F. Brown, who had a nearly three-decade career at the institution.

“I believe that FIT, as a laboratory for creative careers for the 21st century, finds its greatest opportunities in collaboration across disciplines, across schools and through building meaningful partnerships with industry. I look forward to working with the FIT community to build on that incredible foundation and open even more pathways for academic rigor, entrepreneurship, innovation and student success,” Schupbach said in a statement.

Hailing from Drexel University, where he was the dean of the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design, he “led the college to success in fundraising, rankings, scholarly output, enrollment and faculty, staff and student support,” according to FIT. Prior to that, he directed the Design School at Arizona State University.

“FIT is a powerhouse in higher education, and we are thrilled to welcome president Schupbach as he takes the helm and leads this renowned SUNY institution. His dedication to academic excellence and drive to support our students’ success make him well positioned to take FIT to new heights,” said SUNY chancellor John B. King Jr.

Added chair of FIT’s board of trustees Robin Burns-McNeill, “I am delighted to officially welcome Jason Schupbach as the new president of FIT. With a distinguished background in both higher education and creative and cultural entities, and as a recognized leader in managing complex organizations and advocating for the arts, president Schupbach will be an invaluable asset in advancing the mission of this world-class institution.”