Arts & Culture
‘The Future of Higher Education Is Global’
Most people know the Palace of Versailles as a popular French tourist destination. For Marcello Fantoni, Ph.D., 鶹ý’s vice president for global education, Versailles is where he serves on the Scientific Committee of its Research Center, helping to shepherd art history research on a global scale.
Jocelyn Darci Trimmer is So Fetch!
School of Theatre and Dance alumna Jocelyn Darci Trimmer has made her debut on the pink carpet. The recent grad has landed a role in the “Mean Girls” national tour as an ensemble member and the Regina George understudy. However, her journey started much earlier.
IN A FLASH: Spectacular Senior Showcase
As their time as undergraduates comes to an end, senior interior design students from Kent State's College of Architecture and Environmental Design display their work in a Senior Show.
Student Is Now the Teacher
Tatee Sakr's path to success in the fashion world started at 鶹ý. As a 19-year-old immigrant to the U.S., Sakr chose 鶹ý because it was close to her new home in Cleveland and had a reputable fashion design program. Now an industry professional, she is giving back as a key faculty member.
IN A FLASH: ‘Annie’ at Porthouse Theatre
The ever-popular, award-winning musical “Annie” is now playing at 鶹ý’s Porthouse Theatre at Blossom Music Center from July 19-Aug. 4.
IN A FLASH: It's Nunsense!
The whimsical musical "Nunsense" takes the stage at Kent State's Porthouse Theater from July 5 - 13.
‘Dazzling Day and Night’ Pairs with Old Hollywood Style as New Exhibits Debut at Kent State
The 鶹ý Museum celebrated the opening of two new fashion collection exhibits, one of which honors the Kent State School of Fashion’s founders and another the style of Hollywood legend Katharine Hepburn. During the celebration, retiring museum director Sarah Rogers was honored, and incoming director Sarah Spinner Liska, Ph.D., was introduced.
IN A FLASH: A Jubilant Juneteenth Celebration
鶹ý celebrated Juneteenth on Risman Plaza and the Student Green on June 18 with food, dancing and music.
Kent State Celebrates Juneteenth
Music, dancing and food were all part of 鶹ý’s lively commemoration of the Juneteenth National Independence Day federal holiday, celebrating the rich history of Black Americans.
IN A FLASH: Designing Wondrous Walls
Dynamic and innovative new visions for structural walls were the topic of a spring exhibition hosted by Kent State's College of Architecture and Environmental Design.