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Kent Blossom Art Intensive students working on projects

Kent Blossom Art Intensives Provides Artists with an Opportunity to Grow

Claire Bowman, assistant of print media and facilities coordinator at the University of Dayton, attended Kent Blossom Art Intensives (KBAI) twice, focusing on print media.

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The School of Theatre and Dance Presents "Somewhere: A Primer for the End of Days" April 21-30, 2023

Written By Marisela Treviño Orta
Directed by Fabio Polanco

’s School of Theatre and Dance is continuing its 2022-2023 season with "Somewhere: A Primer for the End of Days" running April 21 through 30.

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Theodore Albrecht, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Music in ’s Hugh A. Glauser School of Music, holds the Beethoven Medal he was awarded in 2017 in recognition of his musicological contributions to the study of composer Ludwig van Beethoven.

Scholar: Beethoven Was Not an Alcoholic

Theodore Albrecht, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Music in ’s Hugh A. Glauser School of Music, was quoted by The New York Times in a story about new findings concerning Ludwig van Beethoven’s health and genealogy. 

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Omar Salam, Sukeina

Kent State School of Fashion to Induct Fashion Designer Omar Salam Into Hall of Fame

Omar Salam, founder and creative director of the global fashion house SUKEINA, will be making a special trip from the runway to ’s Rockwell Hall as Salam has been named the 2023 inductee of the university’s School of Fashion Hall of Fame.

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Sculptures of political satire from the Detumescence exhibition by Bedel Tiscareno

A New Art Exhibit, Detumescence by Bedel Tiscareño, Brings Satire to Kent

The School of Art Collection and Galleries at are pleased to announce a new exhibit, Detumescence, Bedel Tiscareño. This exhibit will be on display, April 7–May 13, 2023, at the KSU Downtown Gallery, 141 East Main Street, Kent Ohio, there will be a reception on Friday, April 7 from 5-7 p.m.

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Master of Music in Music Education Student playing instruments

Graduate Program Receives National Recognition for Student Support

’s Master of Music in Music Education(MMME) program has earned Intelligent.com’s “Best Student Support Services” award. has been listed among the top Online Master’s in Music Education Program.

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Students Address Real Issues Facing the Fashion Industry

Two School of Fashion students were recognized recently by the Fashion Scholarship Fund (FSF) as 2023 FSF Scholars.

The annual FSF Case Study Scholarship is the Fashion Scholarship Fund's signature program, asking applicants to address real issues facing the fashion industry today. This year, the organization recognized 127 FSF Scholars from colleges and universities across the United States. In addition to a financial award, FSF Scholars receive access to internships and full-time jobs through partner companies and enjoy ongoing professional development and support.

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Art from Foster, Johnson and Powell

Advancing the Larger Artistic Community Through Outstanding Work

Eight School of Art faculty and alumni have been awarded the for 2023.

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