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Kent State School of Theatre and Dance Announces 2026-2027 Main Stage Season

The School of Theatre and Dance is thrilled to announce its 2026-2027 season: Fall Faculty Dance Concert, "Perfect Arrangement," “Bright Star,” " She Loves Me" and "Romeo and Juliet."

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Ombre: Works by Massinissa Selmani Exhibition to Open March 20

The School of Art Collection and Galleries at Kent State University is pleased to announce Ombre: Works by Massinissa Selmani, Friday, March 20 to Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the KSU Downtown Gallery, 141 East Main Street, Kent, Ohio. There will be an opening reception on March…

Fashion Students Light Up the Runway at Haute for the House Benefit

Kent State University's School of Fashion brought the house down — for the house.

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An Exchange of Experiences in the Arts

At the beginning of February 2026, the School of Theatre and Dance welcomed visiting students from Hyōgo, Japan. Visitors took part in the professional College of Arts and Tourism (CAT) program, Japan’s first professional, practice-based performing arts university program. This…

Breaking Fashion Barriers: Katharine Hepburn’s Enduring Influence on Fashion, Film and Culture to Be Featured in Free Event

The Kent State University Museum invites the university community and the public to Breaking Fashion Barriers on March 26, a special evening exploring the lasting cultural impact of Katharine Hepburn, one of the most influential figures in American film and fashion history.

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'A Big Deal:' Kent State Music Ensembles Performing at Statewide Conference

Kent State University’s Glauser School of Music is receiving statewide recognition as the Kent State Wind and Flute Ensembles were selected to perform at the 2025 Ohio Music Educators Association Professional Development Conference.

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Museum‑Based Learning in Fashion Visuals Laboratory

Students in the Kent State School of Fashion’s fashion visuals class, led by Professor Archana Mehta, recently visited the Kent State University Museum to engage directly with "LeRoy Neiman: A Keen Observer of Style," an exhibition…

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Kent State University’s School of Theatre and Dance Presents “Something Rotten”

Kent State University’s School of Theatre and Dance kicks off the spring semester of its 2025-2026 season with "Something Rotten!," running Feb. 20 through March 1 in E. Turner Stump Theatre, located in the Center for Performing Arts on the Kent campus.

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Student Spotlight: Oumou M. Sall

Meet Oumou M. Sall!"I chose Kent State because of its strong reputation for combining creative excellence with industry preparation. The School of Fashion offered a curriculum that values both design and professional development, which was important to me as someone who wanted…