KENT, OH - Kent State University’s School of Art Collection and Galleries is pleased to announce "Wood and Ink: Expressionist Voices from Germany," an exhibition opening at the KSU Downtown Gallery from December 12, 2025 through January 24, 2026. Admission is free and open to the public.Curated from the School of Art Collection, this exhibition explores the dynamic themes and techniques of German Expressionism, a major modernist movement that flourished during the early decades of the 20th century. Through woodcuts, prints and works on paper, visitors will encounter the raw emotional power and...

 Regina Garcia Cano, a 2011 graduate of the Journalism program and former Daily Kent Stater editor, was named "Best of AP – First Winner" in the week of November 14 for her coverage of the sinking of Venezuelan boats by the U.S. military. Garcia Cano traveled to Venezuela and spoke to locals to learn more about the men on the boats who died in the attacks. Read the AP story here summarizing her coverage, as well as links to her original reporting. According to the Associated Press, "'The Best of AP' encapsulates the pinnacle of journalistic achievements, showcasing the dedicatio...

Few regional campus students at Kent State University are aware of research opportunities through the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) Program. KSU Twinsburg Academic Center biochemistry major Zaniya Houston is an exception.During summer 2025, this pre-med sophomore gained valuable lab research experience in the eight-week SURE program with the support of a stipend and under the mentorship of two TAC faculty members, Dr. Sanhita Gupta, Professor of Biological Sciences, and Prof. Mahli Mechenbier, Senior Lecturer in the Department of English.“The faculty at the Twinsburg Academic...

During the Scholarship Luncheon at Kent State Geauga - Twinsburg Academic Center on October 28, 2025, Zariyah Brantley became the first Michael Leposa Memorial Scholarship recipient [pictured below]. A Twinsburg High School graduate, Zariyah is a sophomore psychology major at TAC.“It was bittersweet but so nice and special,” said Diane Leposa, the mother of this scholarship’s namesake. Michael Leposa, a Twinsburg High School graduate, went on to earn an Associate Degree in Plant Sciences from Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C East) before transferring to Kent State University, from which ...

KENT, OH - The School of Art Collection and Galleries at Kent State University are pleased to announce, “A Gift in Ink: Prints from the New York Print Club’s Recent Donation to the School of Art Collection,” in the Michener Gallery, located on the second floor of the Kent State University Library. The exhibit will be on view December 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026."A Gift in Ink: Prints from the New York Print Club’s Recent Donation to the School of Art Collection," celebrates a significant addition to the Kent State University School of Art Collection. This exhibition showcases a selection of...