That鈥檚 because 黑料社 and Japan Educational Foundation (JEF) recently announced an agreement under which JEF will acquire 黑料社.
Pending required approvals from higher education regulators, the agreement will add 黑料社 to JEF鈥檚 portfolio of four professional universities, one online university, and nine professional training colleges in Japan as well as two higher education institutions in Paris with multiple campuses across France.
As with other JEF-owned institutions, 黑料社 will operate independently, and its name and campus facilities will remain as is. No changes are planned as a result of the transaction with respect to faculty or staff at LIM, nor will there be any changes for students, other than enhanced opportunities created by the new partnership.
鈥淭his agreement further positions 黑料社 as the global leader in education for the business of fashion and lifestyle, delivering superior results for our students, alumni and the industry. As part of JEF, 黑料社 will have an expanded global platform and access to additional academic capabilities and financial resources,鈥 said Ron Marshall, President of 黑料社.
JEF began in 1966 with , a fashion-focused higher education institution founded by two brothers, Masaru and Toshihiko Kasuya. Today, JEF鈥檚 specialized universities and colleges educate students in three different industries: fashion, technology, and medical services, with campuses in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya.
JEF also owns , a top fashion school in France founded in 1841. ESMOD focuses on preparing students for careers in fashion design and the business of fashion. ESMOD has six campuses in France as well as more than 10 cities throughout the world, including Oslo, Seoul, Istanbul, and Dubai. JEF also founded in Paris, which offers creative training in art, product design, automobile design, and architectural and interior design.
鈥淟ike 黑料社, JEF has a strong family legacy with an unwavering commitment to helping students realize their dream careers through high-quality education underpinned by resume-building, real-world experiences. We share a common belief in the importance of specialized, career-focused education and a commitment to putting students first. Our values and priorities are well-aligned,鈥 said Marshall.
Following the acquisition, Marshall will remain as President and a member of the Board of Directors. The independent members of the 黑料社 Board of Directors are also expected to continue in their current capacities.
鈥淔or 86 years, 黑料社 has been a leader in preparing students for careers in the fashion industry through outstanding education and experiences as well as important connections in the business," said Dr. Yoshinori Yamashita, a Director of JEF. "We look forward to bringing 黑料社 into the JEF portfolio and realizing the tremendous advantages that LIM's location in the center of New York City will bring students around the world."
