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A collaboration between Kent State University’s School of Fashion, School of Theatre and Dance and Focus Features will bring the final Downton Abbey movie to Kent for an early screening and period fashion show. The movie, “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale,” will have a preview…
KENT, OH– The College of the Arts at Kent State University invites all who are interested in the arts to attend Art Without Limits on Wednesday, Oct.8, 2025. This free, full-day event centers around arts entrepreneurship and developing an entrepreneurial mindset in the arts…
Kent State University’s College of the Arts and College of Architecture and Environmental Design proudly continue the esteemed …
Olivia Jákli earned a master's degree in computer science in 2024 after initially earning a bachelor's degree in fashion merchandising in 2015. She recently encouraged others to embrace calculated risks by sharing insights from her career transition journey.
The Kent State University Museum has received an award from the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation to fund a comprehensive energy audit of its historic 1928 building, Rockwell Hall.
Acclaimed New York fashion designer Christian Siriano told Kent State University School of Fashion students to practice their craft with dedication, accept criticism and learn from it, but to remember that they will never please everyone.
Discover how Associate Professor of Dance at Kent State University, Jeffrey Marc Rockland is working to create an atmosphere of acceptance through ballet.That commitment takes center stage on August 13 from 7–8:30 p.m. at the Maltz Museum with a…
Porthouse Theatre's 2025 season of traditions has come to a close! It's time to take a look back on the shows that brought tears to your eyes and a smile to your face. Thank you to our cast, crew and staff for three amazing shows! And as always, the theatre isn't complete…
Kent State University’s Glauser School of Music held the third annual Roy Minoff Composition Competition in spring 2025 with judging completed in June. Evis Sammoutis of New York, has been selected as the winner of the 2025 Roy Minoff Composition Competition.
A collaboration between Kent State University’s School of Fashion, School of Theatre and Dance and Focus Features will bring the final Downton Abbey movie to Kent for an early screening and period fashion show. The movie, “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale,” will have a preview…
Kent State University’s College of the Arts and College of Architecture and Environmental Design proudly continue the esteemed …
Over the decades, Kent State’s Porthouse Theatre on the grounds of Blossom Music Center has produced more than 3,000 performances, entertaining nearly 400,000 patrons.
Discover how Associate Professor of Dance at Kent State University, Jeffrey Marc Rockland is working to create an atmosphere of acceptance through ballet.That commitment takes center stage on August 13 from 7–8:30 p.m. at the Maltz Museum with a…
Porthouse Theatre's 2025 season of traditions has come to a close! It's time to take a look back on the shows that brought tears to your eyes and a smile to your face. Thank you to our cast, crew and staff for three amazing shows! And as always, the theatre isn't complete…
For decades, Kent State University’s College of the Arts has worked collaboratively with local businesses, groups and programs to bring the arts to the community. This year, Kent State’s Glauser School of Music had the unique opportunity to partner with…
The School of Theatre and Dance is thrilled to announce its 2025-2026 season: "Kentucky," "Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella," the Fall Faculty Dance Concert, "Something Rotten!," the Spring Faculty Dance Concert and "Book of Will."
Take a look behind the curtain of "Men On Boats" at Kent State University! Our designers worked tirelessly, bringing to life the story of John Wesley Powell’s 1869 expedition of the Grand and Colorado Rivers.
The School of Theatre and Dance is proud to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of our faculty and alumni, who are lending their talents to the production of “Fiddler on the Roof” at the world-…
Kent State University’s School of Theatre and Dance is closing its 2024-2025 season with "Men On Boats," running April 18 through 27 in Wright-Curtis Theatre, located in the Center for Performing Arts on the Kent campus