College of the Arts

Uzoamaka's and Amirah's images of their case studies

Two School of Fashion students were recognized recently by the Fashion Scholarship Fund (FSF) as 2023 FSF Scholars.

The annual FSF Case Study Scholarship is the Fashion Scholarship Fund's signature program, asking applicants to address real issues facing the fashion industry today. This year, the organization recognized 127 FSF Scholars from colleges and universities across the United States. In addition to a financial award, FSF Scholars receive access to internships and full-time jobs through partner companies and enjoy ongoing professional development and support.

Art from Foster, Johnson and Powell

Eight Kent State University School of Art faculty and alumni have been awarded the Ohio Arts Council’s Individual Excellence Awards for 2023.

Urinetown

Music and Lyrics by Mark Hollmann
Book and Lyrics by Greg Kotis
URINETOWN was produced on Broadway in September 2001 by the Araca Group and Dodger Theatricals in association with TheaterDreams Inc. and Lauren Mitchell

Kent State University’s School of Theatre and Dance is continuing its 2022-2023 season with the production of "Urinetown" running Feb. 24 through March 5.

Sarah Esposito and two of her paintings

School of Art adjunct professor and painting M.F.A. alumni, Sarah Esposito, will be opening her first solo show, “Into the Syncline”, at Kink Contemporary in Cleveland opening on February 18, 2023. The show will include elements of painting and collage landscapes that mirror the artist’s relationship with the natural world. “Into the Syncline” is inspired by the folds in the earth’s crust, like those that form mountains and islands. Sarah Esposito has examined these formations recently in Colorado and other regional parks.

Works form Nexo Entre Raíces / Nexus Between Roots

The School of Art Collection and Galleries at Kent State University are pleased to announce a new exhibit “Nexo Entre Raíces / Nexus Between Roots” which will be on display January 27 – March 18, 2023, at the KSU Downtown Gallery, located at 141 East Main Street in Kent, Ohio.

Sam Gibbons

 Sam Gibbons, who studied Fine Art at Kent State University, had one of his paintings featured on the cover of Hi-Fructose Magazine, Vol. 9 and inside a current issue.

Honors College
Honors College student and volleyball player Gracey Jarecke on the court while representing Kent State in a women's volleyball game.

Kent State University Orchestra rehearsal for a weekend performance.

The Kent State University Orchestra will perform with the Kent Chorus and Chorale on Sunday in the Cartwright Auditorium. 

Aerial view of Porthouse

Porthouse Theatre, Kent State University’s outdoor, summer theatre located on the grounds of Blossom Music Center, will present its 55th season during summer 2023 with "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," "The Marvelous Wonderettes" and "The Prom."