Getting involved on-campus is a big step to help build relationships and make a change. One student put his front foot forward and is helping an organization gain recognition, as well as making an impact. Honors College student William Dakin (He/Him) is a current first-year student. Majoring in Business Management and minoring in International Business, he hopes to work within the field of international business dealing with organizations that are based in the Middle East. For the past two semesters, William has been a part of the National Millennial Community and Generation Z (NMGZ). As...

School of Fashion senior lecturer Elizabeth (Betsy) Carr will retire this summer.  Betsy brought over 30 years of industry experience to the Kent State Fashion Design and Merchandising program, sharing that expertise with her students through instructing sewing, flat pattern and draping classes. In 2021 Betsy was a named University Teaching Council Outstanding Teaching Awards Finalist. She was also the faculty advisor to the annual fashion show production held every spring, which represents senior accomplishments.  She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Fashion Des...

At the end of the semester we will say farewell to Associate Professor of Fashion Design and Merchandising Sara Snyder, who will be pursuing a new opportunity.  Sara has a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Fashion Design from Kent State University and a Master of Fine Arts degree in Textiles from Kent State University. Sara returned to Ohio and Kent State University in 2009 after spending several years working in New York as a knitwear designer. Sara has taught a variety of classes on all levels in basic visual design principles, beginning illustration, technical design, portfolio developme...

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.  A native Ohioan, Honesty holds a B.A. in theatre from Wilmington College and an M.F.A. in scenic design from West Virginia University. She joined the Kent State faculty in 2016 and has been instrumental in the School of Theatre and Dance's design technology and production area, teaching and mentoring both undergraduate and graduate students. She has also been deeply involved in the College of t...

Congratulations to the class of 2022! Graduation is just days away and we are here to answer your questions. As always, be sure to visit the Commencement webpage for the latest updates.   Where will in-person commencement take place? We will be celebrating our graduates with ceremonies at Manchester Field on the Kent Campus.  What time and date does my ceremony take place?  Kent State will hold multiple spring commencement ceremonies starting Thursday at 1 p.m. The ceremonies will be divided by college. Find your graduation date and time here. Can’t make it to c...