State Rep. Ty Mathews recently visited the Kent Campus - a visit driven by his military background and his landmark legislation to strengthen Ohio's defense and aerospace industries.During his visit, he met with Christina L. Bloebaum, Ph.D., dean of the College of Aeronautics and Engineering, along with other senior college leadership and students. The tour included the college's facilities and a visit to the Kent State University Airport, where the two sides discussed the university's programs and future plans in aviation and aerospace. The visit aligned with Rep. Mathews' signature legi...

This past February, Yamaha announced its sixth annual 40 Under 40 Music Educators List, including Aron Kontorovich, '22 alumnus of the Master of Music in Music Education (MMME) program. Selected educators have inspired their communities with their dedication to music education. The educators on this year's list created new programs or ideas, achieved their goals with innovation and improved music education in their community. Kontorovich, who currently serves as the marching band director, director of piano and coordinator of student activities at James Madison High School in Brooklyn, New Yor...

Rarely performed musical runs July 7-18 at Porthouse TheatreThis summer, Porthouse Theatre invites audiences to experience one of the most powerful and emotionally resonant musicals ever written: “Side Show: In Concert.”While titles like “Grease” are beloved cultural touchstones, “Side Show” occupies a different place in the musical theatre canon. It is a rare and treasured work — one that theatre artists speak about with reverence and audiences remember long after the curtain call. Seen far less frequently than many Broadway favorites, “Side Show” has earned a devoted following for its soarin...