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Wade College

Wade College
TypePrivate for-profit college
Established1962
AccreditationSACS, CIDA
PresidentHarry Davros
Address
8350 N Central Expy m2200, Dallas, TX 75206
,
Dallas
,
Texas
,
United States
CampusUrban
ColorsGreen and Blue
   
Websitewww.wadecollege.edu
Map

Wade College is a private for-profit college in Dallas, Texas. It awards associate and baccalaureate degrees. The college was founded in 1962 as Miss Wade's Fashion Merchandising College and renamed Wade College in 1999.

History

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The college was founded by Sue Wade in 1962 and was originally located in the Turtle Creek area.[1] It moved to the Dallas Apparel Mart in the Dallas Market Center area in 1965.[2] Relocating again in 2004 to the Infomart which is in the heart of the Dallas Design District.

In 2025, the college relocated to its present location at The Gild building. Wade College's main campus occupies approximately 13,000 square feet in The Gild, housing the institution's classrooms, laboratories, administrative and faculty offices, storage rooms, and library. The Gild is a multi-tower office complex situated at the intersection of Central Expressway and Northwest Highway that houses a variety of companies in a major commercial district. Wade College is in a convenient location for the design, marketing, management, and technology industries in Dallas, with proximity to popular destinations and diverse businesses providing direct access to a strong job market.

Sue Wade, Wade College Founder and Executive Director, was honored by Fashion Group International and awarded their Lifetime Achievement Award in Fashion Education at the annual Night of Stars Gala event on November 16, 2012.[3][4][5]

The Wade College logo has evolved from the first Miss Wade's Fashion Merchandising College one designed by a student in the early 1960s, the second was also designed by a student in 2002/2003; and the third was designed in 2009 by Jason Graham former Graphic Design Chairman at Wade College who is currently LA-based graphic designer. The 2014 logo/brand was designed by the Richards Group and RBMM in 2014. The 2014 artwork from the Richards Group was used to create the revised 2017 logo/brand by a Wade College alumnus/marketing director.

  • 1960s
    1960s
  • 2004
    2004
  • 2009
    2009
  • 2014
    2014
  • 2017
    2017
  • 2025
    2025

Accreditation

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Wade College has been accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) since 1985 to award associate's[6] and bachelor's[7] degrees. The college confers Bachelor of Arts and Associate of Arts degrees in Merchandising and Design.

Wade College received candidacy status from the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) in March 2015 and full accreditation from CIDA in April 2019.[8] This accreditation enables students to sit for the National Council for Interior Design Qualification[9] (NCIDQ) exam to become licensed interior designers in the state of Texas.

Student organizations

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Publications

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D & M Magazine is Wade College's print publication, published once or twice each year. Students, faculty and staff all contribute and highlight current and former students, events, and news. Rebranded to Wade College Magazine in 2024.[12]

Notable alumni

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  • Erin Brockovich[13] attended Wade College and graduated with an associate degree in applied arts in 1980.
  • Venny Etienne Graduated in 2015 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Merchandising and Design. Etienne competed on Season 17 of Bravo's Project Runway and is the founder of LEVENITY, a luxury fashion brand based in Dallas known for its bold tailoring and architectural lines. He has dressed influential figures including Beyoncé, Cardi B, and Fantasia. In 2018, he won the Fashion Group International Rising Star award in Dallas.

References

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  1. ^ "Wade College 50th Anniversary Documentary". WadeCollege.edu. September 20, 2012. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021. Retrieved April 20, 2016.
  2. ^ "Wade College Location". Wadecollege.edu. Archived from the original on January 11, 2014. Retrieved January 18, 2015.
  3. ^ "D&M Magazine Summer 2013 p. 2" (PDF). Wadecollege.edu. Retrieved April 20, 2016.
  4. ^ Trowbridge, Maxine (November 30, 2012). "Fashion Group International of Dallas: Fashion & Lifestyle Awards 'Night of Fashion'". JustMax.com. Retrieved April 20, 2016.
  5. ^ Jackson, Tesina (February 5, 2013). "CN citizen's fashion school celebrates 50th year". Cherokee Phoenix. Retrieved April 20, 2016.
  6. ^ Associate of Arts
  7. ^ Bachelor of Arts
  8. ^ CIDA Candidacy
  9. ^ NCIDQ Exam
  10. ^ "Home". ptk.org. Retrieved December 16, 2020.
  11. ^ Pearson, Kristin. "MKT - Home". Pi Sigma Epsilon. Retrieved December 16, 2020.
  12. ^ "D&M Magazine". Wadecollege.edu. Retrieved May 15, 2015.
  13. ^ "True And False: Life Of The Real Erin Brockovich Is Far From Ideal". Chicago Tribune. April 13, 2000. Retrieved April 2, 2015.
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