In an effort to expand racial and ethnic diversity in the design fields, Kent State University’s Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative created Making Our Own Space (MOOS), a design/build program for middle and high school students. The program introduces youth to opportunities in architecture, urban design and landscape architecture. Since 2015, MOOS has been helping educate youth on design fundamentals, construction, urban systems and community engagement. MOOS serves as an incubator for design thinkers and problem-solvers. Building on the MOOS initiative, the National Endowment for the ...
Mike Lopresti knows college basketball. A member of the U.S. Basketball Writers Hall of Fame, Lopresti has covered college basketball for 43 years, including 39 Final Fours. He jokes that he is so old that he 'covered Bob Knight when he had dark hair and basketball shorts were actually short.' His most recent column on NCAA.com focuses on Kent State as the most dangerous team no one is talking about. Lopresti highlights Kent State's marquee matchups with national powerhouses Houston and Gonzaga. While both ended in losses, the Golden Flashes threw major scares into ...
College of the Arts
An exhibition that features the work of full-time, part-time, and emeritus Kent State University School of Art faculty. KENT, Ohio – The School of Art Collection and Galleries at Kent State University are pleased to announce a new exhibition, the Biennial Faculty Show. Featuring the work of full-time, part-time, and emeritus Kent State University School of Art faculty. The Biennial Faculty Show will be on display January 17 – February 10, 2023, at the CVA Gallery located in the Center for the Visual Arts, 325 Terrace Drive, Kent, Ohio. There will be a reception on Friday, January 20...