Flyer for Spread the Love at the Gallery, a crude drawing of sandwiches

Kent, Ohio –The School of Art Collection and Galleries at Kent State University is pleased to announce Spread the Love Fridays. Fridays, November 7, 14 and 21, take a mindful break in the CVA Gallery. Enjoy a free yoga session surrounded by art, followed by the simple joy of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich —shared community, simple nourishment and creative calm.Yoga: 10:30PB&Js: 11:30-2:00CVA Gallery, Center for the Visual Arts, 325 Terrace Drive, Kent, OhioNo RSVP Needed—just bring your mat and a smile! (Some mats provided!) This event is free and open to the public and ...

Asad Khan, Ph.D., CEO of Kent Displays, Inc., was the featured speaker at the 2025 Bowman Breakfast.

This year’s speaker for Kent State University’s Bowman Breakfast was the embodiment of the symbiotic relationship between the university and the city of Kent that is celebrated at the annual event.Asad Khan, Ph.D., CEO of Kent Displays Inc., came to Kent as a graduate student in 1993, began his first job at Kent Displays in 1995, and has remained with the company and risen to his top leadership role over the past 30 years. Khan lives in Kent, is active in the community and is raising his family here.In his speech, titled “Rooted & Rising: A Kent State Story With Global Roots,” Khan talked ...

Alumni Alyssa Hertz, Hannah Graham, Liz Talaba and Meagan Eishen

From altering costumes for cast members to performing center stage to working behind the scenes to create top-notch entertainment for guests, Kent State alumni are making a living cruising the seas, all while seeing the world. These Golden Flashes have had the opportunity to travel to Iceland, Norway, Greece, the Carribean, Italy, Spain, The Panama Canal and many other beautiful destinations. Next time you’re on a cruise, you might very well be traveling with some fellow Golden Flashes on board.We caught up with some of our talented alumni to hear about their journeys at sea....

McKenzie Morgan standing in front of the Kent State University arch over the esplanade.

McKenzie Morgan, ’22, creator of the popular fashion and lifestyle blog StyledbyMcKenz, decided to support  Kent State fashion students on their journey just a few years after graduating. But her decision wasn’t about making a grand gesture. It was about gratitude. “The scholarship I received at Kent State changed the trajectory of my life,” McKenzie said. “I’ve always wanted to be able to pay that forward and give that opportunity to another student. I think about how many students could be more successful in their career if they had the proper education to do so.”That scholarship w...

Student Taylor Cogdeill reflects on coming to the end of her degree journey

POV offers members of the Kent State University community an opportunity to share insights into topics of importance. Taylor Cogdeill of Stow, Ohio, will graduate in December with a bachelor's degree in visual communication design. She completed her degree in 3.5 years by taking College Credit Plus courses in high school and carrying 15-18 credit hours per semester. Originally a chemistry major at another Ohio university, Cogdeill found her creative calling after transferring to Kent State. In her POV essay for Kent State Today, Cogdeill opens up about a familiar and emotional experience:...

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