On Friday, August 16, 2024, the College of Arts and Sciences welcomed its class of 2028 to Kent State University. Many freshmen got their first chance to meet Dean Mandy Munro-Stasiuk, Ph.D., along with several other leaders of the College who shared their advice for success at Kent State. Fun SWAG items, like glow sticks for convocation at the MACC, were handed out at the welcome and t-shirts and ice cream at the afternoon Ice Cream with the Dean event outside Bowman Hall. The A&S freshman class did not disappoint with their loud and enthusiastic chants of “C-A-S” at Convocation. But, mos...

The Kent State University School of Fashion has a strong legacy of participation in the prestigious Supima Design Competition, which highlights some of the most promising emerging designers in the U.S. The 2024 Supima Design Competition, a prominent event during New York Fashion Week, took place on September 5, 2024. Hosted by acclaimed designer Phillip Lim, the competition featured collections from seven finalists, each representing a leading U.S. fashion school. These top fashion schools selected one exceptional graduate to represent their institution. The finalists are tasked with crea...