Carol Nicols

  • Professor of Instruction
  • Textiles & Apparel

Biography

Her career spanned the globe Designing Apparel in London, Milan, and Hong Kong. Eve’s Academic career began as a visiting Professor UK and later in Hong Kong. She joined the University of Texas in 1996, was appointed Fashion Show Director from then until 2017. Director of Apparel Design Program 2008-2020, Director of Apparel Design Internship Program 2008-2021. Professor Nicols has developed and taught multiple courses both for the Textiles and Apparel Core and the Apparel Design Program.

“Eve led the apparel design internships program for more than a decade, connecting our students to internships and careers throughout the apparel industry. Everyone who knows the program knows that the UT Fashion Show emerged as the largest university fashion show in the world under Eve’s guidance, which over the years had nearly $1mil in sponsorships. More importantly, the fashion show was the signature highlight for our design students for several decades. Ultimately, her biggest impact – and greatest passion – has been our students. I regularly hear from alumni who trace their career path to the motivation and confidence that they gained as her student.” Dr. Stephen Russell, Director of the School of Human Ecology.

Following 26 years of teaching at UT Professor Eve Nicols particularly enjoys hearing from students, alumni and friends of the School of Human Ecology.

Education

  • Graduate and Undergraduate Degrees in Fashion and Textile Design from Central St. Martins London, UK.

Awards

  • President’s Associates Teaching Excellence Award 2010
  • College of Natural Sciences Teaching Excellence Awards 2000, 2008
  • Department of Human Ecology Outreach Award, 2007
  • Chairman’s Award, Outstanding Service to the Department of Human Ecology 1999
  • Department of Human Ecology, Teaching Excellence Award 1999