Arts & Culture

2025 International Cook Off event

Celebrating a World of Flavor at Kent State

The International Cook-Off, an event hosted by Kent State’s Office of Global Education and International Student and Scholar Services, is beloved by many international and domestic students. 

Tags: Arts & Culture , Global Presence , Global Reach , Student Life

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"The Nature of Our Times," book launch will take place at Kent State on Sept. 18 at 7 p.m.

Nature on Tap

“The Nature of Our Times,” the new book from the Poets for Science initiative at Kent State University’s Wick Poetry Center, will be the subject of an upcoming Tap Talk at North Water Brewing Company.

Tags: Arts & Culture , Community & Society , Nationally Distinctive , Wick Poetry Center

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Visiting artist Krzysztof Wodiczko

IN A FLASH: Art, Technology, Students and Artist

An internationally renowned artist collaborated with Kent State students to create mediating devices as tools for individuals navigating challenges in the contemporary world.

Tags: Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series , College of the Arts , College of Architecture and Environmental Design , Arts & Culture , Nationally Distinctive

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Behind The Brain Plaza

'The Brain' Turns 25

An iconic campus landmark that's also a serene oasis of relaxation has been welcoming students on the Kent Campus of Kent State for a quarter century. 

Tags: Arts & Culture , Sculpture , Nationally Distinctive , Design at Kent State , School of Art

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Fashion Show

Graduate Competes in Supima Design Competition

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.

Tags: Arts & Culture , Nationally Distinctive

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Cultural Cafe Turkmenistan

IN A FLASH: Culture, Cuisine and Maybe Even Some Dancing

Each month, the Office of Global Education presents a Cultural Café where members of the Kent State community can learn about the history, traditions and cuisine of other countries from Kent State's international students.

Tags: Office of Global Education , International Students , Global Reach , Global Presence , Arts & Culture

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2025 Sanabria plays drums at Concert in Ludwig Recital Hall

Bobby Sanabria Brings Rhythm, History and Heart to Kent State

As part of Kent State’s ongoing 2025-26 Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series, the university hosted seven-time Grammy nominee Bobby Sanabria as a guest artist. He led master classes, rehearsals and lectures focused on music, business and social change.

Tags: Arts & Culture , Community & Society , Nationally Distinctive , Global Reach

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School of Art Student Artwork Sale 2025.

IN A FLASH: Sharing Their Inspirations

As part of the Art Without Limits event, students in the School of Art shared their creations in an art sale.

Tags: College of the Arts , School of Art , Center for the Visual Arts , Arts & Culture , Students First

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Ron Sonedecker Torn movie image

Directing His Destiny: Kent State Junior Shows Passion Has No Age Limit

While most people his age were settled in their careers, 50-year-old Ron Sonedecker was learning to direct, winning awards and swapping computer code for camera shots. Enrolling at Kent State in 2023, the junior digital media production major has taken a long journey to get where he feels he belongs. 

Tags: Profiles , Arts & Culture , Students First

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May 4 1970 tear gas

'Kent State Was Larger Than Life'

A new film installation by artist Naeem Mohaiemen is attracting international attention for its exploration of the events of May 4, 1970, at Kent State University, and their lasting influence on American political and cultural identity.

Tags: Arts & Culture

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