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The Kent State University Museum has announced a new partnership with the Fabric Pantry, a Kent State student organization that provides free fabric to university students.
The Kent State University Museum is pleased to announce a first-time partnership with the National First Ladies Library & Museum on an Election Day program.

In November, multi-disciplinary artist Stephanie J. Woods visited campus as part of the 2024 Curlee Raven Holton & Raven Fine Art Editions Distinguished Art…

Kent State University’s School of Theatre and Dance continues its 2024-2025 season with “Belonging” Fall Faculty Concert running November 22 through 24 in E. Turner Stump Theatre, located in the Center for Performing Arts.
In a world where creativity knows no boundaries, the vibrant halls of the College of the Arts make a canvas for artists of all abilities. Nearly 1,100 guests gathered at the Arts Without Limits 2024 event on Oct. 9 as the air buzzed with inspiration and new perspectives on…
In a recent episode of the Tamron Hall Show, viewers were introduced to Matthew J. Williams, a 2024 graduate of Kent State University's School of Fashion with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in fashion design. Williams’ story highlights a growing trend among emerging designers who blend…

Meet Jared Eichler!“I had always grown up a Golden Flash,” said Jared. “My family would always go to the basketball games and see the energy that was brought to the MACC. I enjoyed watching the Flasher Brass perform at the games and it even encouraged me to go into music. When…
For Haider Riaz, the first orchestra concert of the season was an unforgettable experience. His original composition, “To the Memory of Shiver-Me, the CAT,” was premiered by the Kent State University Orchestra, marking a significant artistic milestone for the young composer and…

Kent State University’s School of Theatre and Dance continues its 2024-2025 season with “Pride & Prejudice–The Musical” running October 25 through November 3 in E. Turner Stump Theatre, located in the Center for Performing Arts.
Kent State University students had the chance to learn from an award-winning Hollywood costume designer when Isis Mussenden visited the Kent Campus recently for two days.
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…
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.
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.

At the end of this semester, we say farewell to Tamara L. Honesty, associate professor of scenic design, who departs Kent State for a new opportunity at her alma mater West Virginia University.
After more than 30 years as the Costume Shop Supervisor for the School of Theatre and Dance and Porthouse Theatre, Robin Ruth will retire from Kent State University this summer.

After a national search, the School of Theatre and Dance is thrilled to announce the appointment of scenic, projection and lighting designer Tony Hardin as its new director. Hardin most recently served as associate professor and chair of the Department of Theatre and Dance at…

After 20 years as a faculty member and eight years as director of the School of Theatre and Dance, Eric van Baars will retire from Kent State University this summer.
The School of Theatre and Dance congratulates faculty member Dr. Yuko Kurahashi as a recipient of Kent State University's 2021-2022 President's Faculty Excellence Award!
Alumni Margaret Peebles, guest lighting designer for "Kent Dance Ensemble: No Permission Needed," gives talk in E. Turner Stump Theatre

The School of Theatre and Dance continues its 2021-2022 season with the production of "Much Ado About Nothing," running April 22 – May 1 in Wright-Curtis Theatre.