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When Michael Bugary looks at his first published book, "The Disease of Me", he still feels a little surprised. “I was reading the final edit and thought, ‘Who wrote this?’” he said with a laugh.
Kent State University’s School of Fashion announces it will induct Fern Mallis into its prestigious Fashion Hall of Fame, recognizing her transformative impact on the American fashion industry and her enduring role in shaping what the world now knows as New York Fashion Week.
Happy wags and “happy, little brushstrokes” came together at Bob Ross Paint Night inside Oscar Ritchie Hall.
"Something Rotten," presented the Kent State University School of Theatre and Dance opened on Feb. 20 and runs through Mar. 1.
Poets and scientists from across the country – including current U.S. Poet Laureate Arthur Sze and other award-winning authors – will converge at Kent State University in November for the first-ever Poets for Science Gathering.
A call for entries from Main Street Kent invites artists to showcase their talents on the iconic 3D KENT sculpture.
Tara L. Conley, Ed.D., assistant professor in the School of Media and Journalism, is being recognized for her documentary “Dry Bones” in coverage from Ideastream and The Chronicle-Telegram after Karamu House and The Greater Cleveland Film Commission hosted a sold-out screening of the film.
Kent State University’s Glauser School of Music is receiving statewide recognition as the Kent State Wind and Flute Ensembles were selected to perform at the 2025 Ohio Music Educators Association Professional Development Conference.
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.
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.
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.
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.
As part of the Art Without Limits event, students in the School of Art shared their creations in an art sale.
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.
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.
Kent State University’s School of Theatre and Dance, Wick Poetry Center and Brain Health Research Institute joined forces for an Oct. 1 dance performance that set poetry to motion.
In this episode of the ToddCast, Kent State University President Todd Diacon interviews Marcus Lehto, co-creator of the iconic Halo video game franchise.
When students enroll in Kent State University’s documentary filmmaking course, they expect guidance, instruction and the tools needed to create their own documentaries. What they don’t expect is to have their work featured on local television, a rare opportunity that elevates classroom learning to a professional exhibition.
Art Without Limits is returning to Kent State. This day-long event will focus on arts entrepreneurship and developing an entrepreneurial mindset in the arts. Speakers will share their experiences and interact with attendees to hone skills and broaden networks.