Kent State Graduate Caps Remarkable Academic Career
When Kendall Myers first arrived at Kent State University at Stark as a College Credit Plus student, she knew she had an interest in biology. What she could not have predicted was just how far that passion would take her.
Local Student Graduates College at 17
Like most 17-year-olds, Selinda Floss is preparing for her upcoming graduation. But unlike most students her age, her graduation includes a bachelor's degree in criminology and justice studies from Kent State University at Ashtabula.
Where You're Headed
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Courses You're Taking
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Credits You've Earned
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Discover Art
Don’t just imagine your future in the arts—Experience it!
Visiting campus is the best way to see and understand what makes the School of Art at Kent State University special. Come see for yourself!
Open House
Kent State University’s School of Art Open House invites prospective students, transfer students, families and teachers to experience the School of Art in person on Oct. 28, 2026, at the Center for the Visual Arts. Visitors will have opportunities to meet faculty, staff and current students; learn about academic programs; explore studios and galleries; and take part in select classes, tours and hands-on activities.
After years working first as a registered nurse and later as a professional fundraiser, Marie Rader began her third act: an artist who specializes in fabric dying. From the first time she created a piece of art, Rader felt drawn to the discipline and eager to learn more. She took a few classes at Kent State University, including courses in marketing and textiles. For Rader, what started as an interest blossomed into something more. Since then, she’s taught textile dying workshops for Kent State fashion students, sharing her knowledge, expertise and passion with others. Ra...