Two fashion students are being recognized for developing projects that address real issues in fashion. One student seeks to provide a skincare line for the brand origins centered around South America, Asia and Africa, while the other aims to help women feel comfortable and confident throughout the day. ...

Abigail Wilsbacher just began her freshman year at Kent State University this past fall, but she has been immersed in Kent State nearly her entire life. In 1997, her parents met as Honors College students at Kent State and now in 2023, Abigail continues the legacy as an Honors student.  Abigail’s parents, Matt Wilsbacher and Lisa Viertel, were both Kent State Honors College students when they met at the start of their freshman year. Both were interested in science and credit the Kent State campus as an influencing factor in their college decision. After looking at other Ohio universiti...

The Fashion School’s senior Bachelor of Fine Art design students will participate in the annual Critique and Jurying on March 14-15, 2023, where students present their final collections and selections are made regarding which students’ collections will be presented in the Fashion School’s Annual Fashion Show. Every year, a designer in residence works with our students throughout the process. The School of Fashion 2022-2023 Designer in Residence is William Taswell III. Industry critics are brought in to view and critique the students’ work. The industry critics for this semester ar...