On Friday, March 15 the School of Art awarded prizes for the 2024 Student Annual Exhibition. Guest juror, Sam Adams, made selections for Best in Show ($1,000), First Runner-Up ($500) and Second Runner-Up ($250). The exhibition is open March 12-20, 2024, and is free to students and the public.  2024 Student Annual Exhibition WinnersBest in Show  Vic Williams, "Sardine Party" First Runner UpCalvin Dent, "Brights" Second Runner UpCara Ridge, "Peanut Holder" Best in Show, GraduateHannah Faas, "I’ll cry if I want to" First Runner Up, GraduateKeenan O’Toole, "...

What do you do at Kent State’s College of Public Health?I am the assistant director of academic advising and student services. Why do you like working at Kent State (and in CPH)?I am surrounded by the most caring students, staff and faculty at Kent State. I jokingly refer to the College of Public Health as the "college of do-gooders.” Their dedication to the well-being of others is truly inspiring. What is your favorite part of your job?I have the privilege of discussing what students care most about and what they want to do with their life. There is no greater joy than watching some...

Kent, Ohio – The School of Art Collection and Galleries at Kent State University are pleased to announce a new exhibit, "Second Meaning," by Ling-lin Ku. This exhibit consists of several sculptural mixed media works made in digital fabrication installed throughout the gallery. The show will be on display from April 5- May 11, 2024, in the KSU Downtown Gallery, located at 141 East Main Street in Kent, Ohio. There will be a reception on April 5 from 5-7 p.m. which is free and open to the public.Ling-lin Ku’s studio is a playground and an alchemy of the world where she plays in between digital da...

 If you have any interest at all with keeping up with fashion trends, you have likely succumbed to the siren call of fast fashion at some point. Ever notice how the clothing section at Target seems to be updated every few weeks rather than seasonally? These affordable, trendy pieces may help you put together a cute outfit without breaking the bank, but they will end up costing you more in the long run, experts say. According to Noël Palomo-Lovinski, a sustainable fashion expert and professor in Kent State University’s School of Fashion, fast fashion is about showcasing new clothes ev...