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Arts & Culture

An illustration of books.

Summer Reading from the Kent State University Press

The Kent State University Press released a list of new titles this spring that would make for enjoyable summer reading for the beach, pool or backyard hammock. 

Tags: Arts & Culture, Organizational Sustainability, Nationally Distinctive, University News

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Food, Arts and Beats by FAB

IN A FLASH: The Beats Go On

FAB hosted the "Food, Arts and Beats" event in the Kent Student Center.

Tags: Student Life, Arts & Culture, Kent Student Center, Community Impact

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McArevey and Elvis meet

“Young Plato” Meets Kent State’s "Elvis"

A visiting documentary star (and Elvis fan) received a very special welcome at Kent State.

Tags: University News, Office of the President, Nationally Distinctive, Arts & Culture, May 4, 50th Commemoration of May 4, May 4 Commemoration

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Children's collection at Annual Fashion Show

IN A FLASH: Young Fashionistas Take the Runway

Kent State's Annual Fashion Show included several collections for children. 

Tags: University News, Community & Society, School of Fashion, Nationally Distinctive, Arts & Culture, Global Presence

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Leandra Drumm Looking Through One of Her Artworks

‘A Foot in Two Worlds’: Alumna Leandra Drumm, the Next Generation of Artist

As students walk around the Kent Campus, they are surrounded by beautiful artwork yet may be unaware of the artists attending class right next to them.

Tags: Profiles, Arts & Culture, Nationally Distinctive

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SMC staff with Legacy mural

A "Legacy" Is Revealed Inside Tri-Towers

A mural painted by a student was unveiled at the Student Multicultural Center Satellite Space. 

Tags: Student Multicultural Center, Arts & Culture, University News, Diverse Kent State, Community & Society

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Student designers and models stand with Linda Ohrn-McDaniel (center left), professor at Kent State University's School of Fashion, and Hollie Strano (center right) of WKYC-TV.

Ready for the Runway

Kent State University’s School of Fashion previewed some of the designs created by its senior students for the 2023 Kent State Fashion Show. The student designers and their models showcased what attendees of this year’s fashion show will see walking down the runway.

Tags: Arts & Culture, Nationally Distinctive, School of Fashion, College of the Arts

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Screenshot of designer fashion courtesy of WCPO-TV

Acquiring Designer Fashion at Discount Prices

Lauren Copeland, Ph.D., assistant professor at Kent State’s School of Fashion, discusses how consumers can obtain designer clothing at discount prices and what to look for when purchasing secondhand apparel.

Tags: Arts & Culture, Nationally Distinctive, School of Fashion

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Porthouse Theatre

LOL At Porthouse Theatre In 2023

Porthouse Theatre, Kent State University’s outdoor, summer theatre located on the grounds of Blossom Music Center, will present its 55th season during the summer of 2023 with "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," "The Marvelous Wonderettes," and "The Prom."

Tags: Arts & Culture, Community Impact

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Ailene Joven

Out Of Pandemic Isolation, Alumna Creates Short Film Accepted Into Cleveland International Film Festival

An abstract eye for film, creative camera work and a feminist mindset are all factors that make up Kent State alumna Ailene Joven, ‘21. As a digital media production student, she began creating the short film “Define” during the early days of COVID-19.

Tags: Arts & Culture, Diverse Kent State

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