Arts & Culture

Fashion & Feather

Cleveland Museum of Natural History and Kent State University Present Fashion & Feather: The Show

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History and Kent State University’s School of Fashion will bring science and style to the runway on Friday, Oct. 2, with Fashion & Feather: The Show, a student fashion show and cocktail party celebrating the culmination of the Museum’s Fashion & Feather exhibition.

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Theatre and Dance 2026-2027 Season

Kent State School of Theatre and Dance Announces 2026-2027 Main Stage Season

The School of Theatre and Dance is announcing its 2026-2027 season: the Fall Faculty Dance Concert, “Perfect Arrangement,” “Bright Star,” “She Loves Me” and “Romeo and Juliet.”

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Graduate student Abisola Mohammed speaking at Cultural Cafe.

Cultural Cafe Kickoff Brings Nigerian Food and Traditions to Kent State

Once a month, Kent State University’s International Student and Scholar Services presents the Cultural Cafe. Abisola Mohammed, a graduate student in emerging media and technology who hails from Nigeria, started this year’s schedule with this simple question: “How far?”

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Dolly Parton Forum

Forum Examines Dolly Parton's Lasting Legacy of Authenticity, Love

Six Kent State University scholars gathered to explore how Dolly Parton became one of America's most influential cultural figures — not just as a musician, but as a peacebuilder, educator and philanthropist.

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2019 public relations graduate Maddie Scalzi thrifting for her HGTV pilot

From PR to HGTV

Before Pinterest boards and TikTok DIYs, there was “Design on a Dime.” Now, 2019 Kent State University graduate Maddie Scalzi is bringing the 2000s HGTV show back to life, one DIY and thrifted find at a time.

Tags: Arts & Culture , Nationally Distinctive , Student Life , Public Relations , School of Media and Journalism

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Leah Thompkins

Immersive Experiences Help Fashion Student Find Her Unique Pattern

Joy is stitched into everything Leah Thompkins creates – by design.  

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Excellent Assembly Book

New 9/11 Collection Illustrates How History Becomes Poetry

Even 25 years later, Sept. 11, 2001, remains embedded in collective memory. For Kent State University English instructor Robert McDowell, poetry offers space to revisit those moments. His new collection, “The Excellent Assembly,” reflects on 9/11 and the lasting emotional impact of a tragedy that stopped time.

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A large group of people stand in the atrium of Rockwell Hall during the opening reception for the “Every Last Scrap” exhibition at the Kent State University Museum.

Aimee Lee's ‘Every Last Scrap’ Draws 300+ Attendees to Kent State University Museum

The Kent State University Museum presents a new exhibition by internationally recognized, Cleveland-based artist Aimee Lee. “Aimee Lee: Every Last Scrap” is on display through May 24, 2027. 

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Black Squirrel Radio Rebranding

Black Squirrel Radio Has a New Identity

In a media landscape crowded with music-streaming platforms, Black Squirrel Radio is redefining what student radio can offer that listeners cannot find anywhere else. This summer, the station is developing a new brand identity that reflects its student-driven energy while positioning it for the future.

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Kent State Hall of Fame Fashion Show

Fashion Students Design Collections Inspired by Hall of Famers

When the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce asked Kent State fashion students to design collections for the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame Fashion Show, they didn't just create outfits. They created stories.

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