Fashion Design and Merchandising is hosting visiting scholar Kichang Han for the 2017–2018 school year. Dr. Han comes from Kyung Hee University in Korea, where he has published articles on digital textile printing, traditional Korean and Indian dyeing techniques, and color imaging. While at the University of Hawai‘i he will be working on developing new Hawai‘i textile products appropriate for the local and tourist market. He will also provide the university and community with lectures and an exhibition of his work.