The Kent State University Museum presents its summer exhibition titled “Sparkle: The Style and Jewelry of Aileen Mehle.” In honor of the Kent State University Museum’s 40th anniversary, this exhibition pays tribute to Aileen Mehle, a friend of the museum founders and widely syndicated society columnist. The exhibition features evening dresses and jewelry from Mehle that will be displayed in the museum’s historic Higbee Gallery from July 18, 2025, through Aug. 23, 2026.“Aileen Mehle had so much taste and enthusiasm that it is fitting to pay tribute to her as we celebrate 40 years of the Kent St...
A group of school administrators from Brazil recently completed the 10-day Design Innovation Change Agent Workshop at Kent State University’s Design Innovation Hub, where they immersed themselves in design innovation techniques as they endeavor to innovate their school system at home. The educators work for Marista Brazil, a network of 96 schools throughout the country run by the religious order of the Marist Brothers, which also operates the Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná, in Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil, where Kent State operates its American Academy. For the past three...
Audiences experienced fairies and fantasy in Kent State Opera Theatre's Spring production. The performance featured a variety of scenes with natural and supernatural themes from operas by Mozart, Offenbach, Sondheim, Sullivan, Todd and Verdi. Each academic year, the Kent State Opera Theatre presents scene programs and fully staged productions with the Kent State University Orchestra. Students in the program experience a rich curriculum of vocal coaching, acting lessons and production best practices. Want to see one of YOUR photos in “IN A FLASH?” Su...
In response to unprecedented growth and expanding academic offerings, Kent State University’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering has announced the formal establishment of two distinct academic units: the School of Aeronautics and the School of Engineering.The reorganization recognizes the significant momentum in both disciplines and provides a framework for continued innovation, faculty expansion, and student success.A Decade of Growth and MomentumSince fall 2018, enrollment in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering has grown by more than 55%. This surge is driven by parallel growth ac...
New York, NY—June 26, 2025—The Helen Frankenthaler Foundation announced today that it has awarded $3.4M in Frankenthaler Climate Initiative (FCI) grants to 74 visual arts organizations across the United States supporting the advancement of energy efficiency and clean energy projects. Initially launched in 2021 as a $5M initiative, the Foundation has conferred over $17.5M to 249 grantees to date and has affirmed its commitment to extend the program for five years. As the first grant program of its kind at the intersection of visual arts and environmental strategy, FCI empowers arts organization...
