‘The Rock’ Rocks On! Painting ‘The Rock’ is one of Kent State’s earliest—and most lasting—campus traditions. It’s likely that the large boulder received its first coat of paint in 1922, the year that fraternities and sororities were first established at Kent State. And it’s been a canvas for expression ever since. For many years, The Rock rested on the “devil strip” between the sidewalk and Main Street. To accommodate the widening of the street in September 1976, The Rock was moved further back onto the Front Campus, where it remains today. In celebration of The Rock’s 100+ ann...
The burden of student loans is a barrier to education for many students, with some choosing not to pursue higher education because of the financial strain that it can have on an individual or their family. A scholarship can change the course of a student’s life, supporting talented and driven students who lack financial means or the opportunity to follow their dream of earning a higher education degree.
Student awards honor and recognize our fashion design and merchandising students’ collections, single submissions and contributions. Receiving these awards is not only a testament to the students’ skills, but a representation of their dedication to and passion for the fashion industry and their education at the School of Fashion. Awards winners are selected by the panel of industry critics, except for the Students’ Choice award, and are presented to the winning students at the Friday Awards Fashion Show.
The Annual Fashion Show is the crowning event for the Kent State School of Fashion. It showcases the talents of our students and provides an opportunity for our fashion design and merchandising majors to apply their skills and innovation in a real-world setting. Sponsors offset the cost of production and support our students in the future of fashion.
