College of the Arts
Professor Fabio Polanco is no stranger to Cleveland’s theatre scene. While he spends most of the year teaching Kent State University’s theatre students, he makes time to continue honing his craft. Polanco has both directed and acted in various projects at Great Lakes Theatre Festival, Cleveland Play House, Porthouse Theatre, Cain Park and Dobama Theatre.Now, Polanco is taking on a role in “Daphne’s Dive” by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Quiara Alegría Hudes. Set in North Philly, “Daphne’s Dive” follows Daphne, operator of a local dive bar. Having moved to Philadelphia from Puerto Rico as a...
Thomas Jordan, '72
Thomas Jordan, '72, Sturgeon Bay, WI, was honored to win First Place at the 2026 International Photography Awards for his photo book, "Damned Good for an Amateur." There were more than 14,000 entries submitted from nearly 100 countries in a multitude of categories. For Jordan, credit goes to his Kent State University photo instructor Charlie Brill. "I learned a lot from him," Jordan said.
David Twigg, '56
Rev. David Twigg, '56, Waianae, HI, retired for the fourth time in 2024 at age 90.
Diana Rogers-Adkinson, M.Ed. '91, Ph.D. '94
Diana Rogers-Adkinson, M.Ed. '91, Ph.D. '94, North Adams, MA, was appointed as the president of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts on July 1, 2026.
