At the beginning of February 2026, the School of Theatre and Dance welcomed visiting students from Hyōgo, Japan. Visitors took part in the professional College of Arts and Tourism (CAT) program, Japan’s first professional, practice-based performing arts university program. This program integrates artistic training with tourism, cultural policy and community engagement. Kent State University’s partnership with CAT creates opportunities for international exchange, shared educational perspectives and cross-cultural learning in performing arts education. “This visit represents a meaningful st...