July 23, 2026
University of Missouri professors Jung Ha-Brookshire and Kerri McBee-Black were recently recognized by the International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA) for their exceptional contributions to the textile and apparel disciplines.
Ha-Brookshire, chair and professor of textile and apparel management and interim chair of theatre and performance studies in the College of Arts and Science, was named a 2026 ITAA Fellow, the association’s highest professional honor. The award recognizes her significant contributions to the field and her longstanding leadership within the profession.
McBee-Black, assistant professor and Helen Allen Faculty Fellow in the Department of Textile and Apparel Management, received the 2026 Rising Star Award, which honors outstanding junior faculty for their dedication to teaching, research and service. Her research in adaptive clothing explores how apparel design can better meet the needs of people with disabilities.
ITAA is a global, non-profit organization of scholars, educators, students and industry professionals dedicated to advancing and advocating for scholars in the textile and apparel disciplines through innovative research, education and resources.
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