Sehlah pictured second from right. Photo credit: Drexel University

Biochemistry alumna (BS ’19) Sehlah (Butt) Ahmad is pursuing a masters in fashion design at Drexel University. She recently designed, in collaboration with Varlo Sports Inc. , a multi-sports hijab for Muslim female athletes.  It is being sold as the NOUR collection and includes full coverage triathlon suits including a Hijab. Follow the Link to her story. Sehlah adds: “My motto is ‘for Muslim women, by Muslim women,’” Ahmad says. “It’s such an honor to be part of such a great process, to be the designer to create the first hijab for Varlo.”