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As reported by Women’s Wear Daily a new exhibition honoring legendary gossip columnist Aileen Mehle is opening at the Kent State University Museum.

The Kent Blossom Music Festival, with an over five-decades long legacy, returns to Kent State for its 57th season, running from June 22 through July 27. Being the only partnership of its kind between a major American orchestra and a public university, it partners with The…
Sarah Spinner Liska, director of the Kent State University Museum, has been honored with the inaugural Artist Empowerment Award from Summit ArtSpace, recognizing her outstanding work in expanding access to the arts and championing inclusive creative spaces.

The School of Art Collection and Galleries at Kent State University is pleased to announce its latest exhibition: Riffing on the Human Condition, featuring the work of Joe Lanzilotta and Justin Will.
The School of Art Collection and Galleries at Kent State University is pleased to announce the continuation of the annual Kent Blossom Art Intensives exhibition.

Each year, Kent State University invites an exciting array of visiting artists to speak at the School of Art. In 2025, Kent Blossom Art Intensives welcomes eight visiting artists to participate in course workshops and give free lectures to the community.
What started as a simple conversation between a Kent State University School of Fashion student and the American head of the global luxury menswear and fabric brand Scabal touched off a series of events that will result in a group…

The Kent State University Museum’s Dixie Lee Davis Store is thrilled to be the first brick and mortar retail location to offer luxury fashion accessories brand Harriet McCrea, following the brand’s presence in exclusive pop-ups and trunk shows.
Kent State University’s School of Fashion celebrated the legacy of iconic footwear designer Donald J Pliner last week, inducting him into its prestigious Hall of Fame during the 2025 Annual Fashion Show on April 26.

Kent State University’s School of Theatre and Dance is kicking off its 2024-2025 season with "The Crucible" running September 27 through October 2 in Wright-Curtis Theatre, located in the Center for Performing Arts.

School of Theatre and Dance alumni, Chris Richards ’09 and Aaron Schoonover ’11, will be featured in the 2024…

The Kent State University School of Theatre and Dance’s theatre troupe, Transforum Theatre, spent the end of their summer break performing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Scotland. The students participated in the festival from Aug…

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.

This summer, the School of Theatre and Dance opened their doors to welcome students to the first ever Summer Dance Intensive. During the one-week summer dance program, high schoolers participated in a range of dance courses from modern, classical ballet, jazz, musical…

School of Theatre and Dance faculty member Fabio Polanco takes the stage in the role of “Derrick” this weekend in a reading of the new play “Standardized Patient” by Phillip Christian Smith as part of the New Ground Theatre Festival at Cleveland Play House.
Most soon-to-be college graduates are a bit nervous about finding that first post-college job. Kent State University student Ina Black landed her dream job before even crossing the commencement stage.

The School of Theatre and Dance faculty and staff have been busy this semester! Faculty and staff’s contributions stand as a reminder of the College of the Art’s mission to positively impact communities. Here are some of their achievements and news.

Aveena Sawyer, Porthouse Theatre and School of Theatre and Dance alumna, has been performing on Broadway as "The Boat That I Row" soloist in “A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical.”

Kent, OH – The School of Theatre and Dance is thrilled to announce its 2024-2025 season: "The Crucible," "Pride & Prejudice – The Musical," the Fall Faculty Dance Concert, "The Wiz," Spring Faculty Dance Concert and "Men on Boats."