News
Jan. 13, 2025
Kent State University School of Theatre and Dance and Porthouse Theatre are proud to announce that the cast and crew of Porthouse Theatre were recognized for their work over the past year.
Jan. 13, 2025
Meet Evelyn Snyder!“I have always had a passion for fashion, whether it be drawing, sewing, writing or shopping!”
Jan. 10, 2025
The work of a well-known Cleveland textile artist who earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Kent State University will be on display at the Kent State University Museum beginning Jan. 24.
Jan. 10, 2025
The Kent State University Museum is pleased to announce its winter exhibition, “Hildur Ásgeirsdóttir Jónsson: Micro/Macro,” a solo exhibition by Ohio-based artist, Hildur Ásgeirsdóttir Jónsson. The exhibition is curated by Sara Hume, Ph.D. and will be open to the public…
Jan. 6, 2025
The Kent State University Museum is pleased to reveal a new look in its front lobby, as part of the new museum director’s broader initiative to make the museum more accessible, inclusive, and welcoming.
Dec. 17, 2024
Fall 2024 graduate Cecelia Kirk is thankful to Kent State for all the resources and connections she made during her three years in the Fashion School program.
Dec. 13, 2024
The Biennial Alumni Exhibition at Kent State University is set to debut on January 17, bringing together a diverse array of talent from the School of Art’s 80-plus years of history.
Dec. 13, 2024
The School of Art Collection and Galleries at Kent State University is excited to announce their latest exhibition: “Board Stretcher,” featuring work by artist Eli Gfell.
Dec. 10, 2024
A new partnership between the Kent State University Museum and the Fabric Pantry, a student-led organization dedicated to providing free fabric to Kent State students, offers students the resources they need while promoting environmentally responsible fashion practices.
Dec. 10, 2024
At the end of the semester, graduate students from the School of Art studio M.A. and M.F.A. programs participated in the annual Grad Studio Crawl.
Aug. 2, 2022
The School of Theatre and Dance at Kent State University and the East Meets West student organization present a special Masterclass with Laura Alonso, the internationally recognized founder of Centro Pro Danza and The Ballet Classic of Havana.
The class will be held…
July 15, 2022
The School of Theatre and Dance at Kent State University is offering a special series of six Dance @Kent State: Early Start Dance Master Classes, August 13-15, 2024 for intermediate and advanced dancers studying at Kent State as well as high school-age dancers…
July 13, 2022
Associate Professor of Lighting Design Jakyung Seo received a grant that allowed student Bethy Winters to accompany her to South Korea this summer to work and participate in activities at Symposi:On – Seeking Wisdom in World Theatre, a global women’s festival.…
June 7, 2022
The School of Theatre and Dance is excited to announce that Aimee Johnson will join Kent State this summer as the new Costume Shop Supervisor.
June 6, 2022
Cuyahoga Falls, OH - Porthouse Theatre, Kent State University’s outdoor, summer theatre located on the grounds of Blossom Music Center, will present its 54th season during the summer of 2022 with "Little Shop of Horrors," "Godspell," and "West Side Story."
Directed…
June 2, 2022
The School of Theatre and Dance is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Polunas as assistant professor of Sound and Projection Design beginning in the Fall of 2022.
May 27, 2022
The School of Theatre and Dance is pleased to announce the appointment of Caitlin Kane, Ph.D. as assistant professor of Theatre History beginning in the Fall of 2022.
May 25, 2022
Porthouse Theatre, Kent State University's summer professional theatre located on the grounds of Blossom Music Center, will open its 2022 season for in-person performances at full capacity on June 16. Porthouse will return this summer with productions of "Little Shop of Horrors…
May 17, 2022
The School of Theatre and Dance is pleased to announce the appointment of Ambre Emory-Maier as assistant professor of Dance beginning in the Fall of 2022.
May 12, 2022
The School of Theatre and Dance's associate professor Courtney Brown is starring in Rubber City Theatre's production of "Enemy of the People," running May 6-21, 2022.