2024 Fashion Show; woman walking the runway wearing a denim dress with white accessories

The Kent State University School of Fashion has a strong legacy of participation in the prestigious Supima Design Competition, which highlights some of the most promising emerging designers in the U.S. The 2024 Supima Design Competition, a prominent event during New York Fashion Week, took place on September 5, 2024. Hosted by acclaimed designer Phillip Lim, the competition featured collections from seven finalists, each representing a leading U.S. fashion school. These top fashion schools selected one exceptional graduate to represent their institution. The finalists are tasked with crea...

Adobe Creative Campus

Kent State University celebrated its designation as an Adobe Creative Campus with the grand opening of the Adobe Creative Commons, marking a significant milestone in the institution's commitment to digital literacy.The ribbon-cutting ceremony, held as part of "Kent State Adobe Day," showcased the new space located on the first floor of the University Library. The event featured a full day of training and information sessions led by Eric Rowse, senior solutions consultant at Adobe and former creative professional.John M. Rathje, vice president for information technology and chief information of...

The Kent State Student Study logo.

Researchers at Kent State University are beginning the second year of their largest and most ambitious study ever to track 10,000 university students and follow them throughout their lifetimes.  The Student Life Study, which began in August 2023, recently celebrated recruiting its 1,000th participant. Researchers hope the study will generate data for decades to come that will help health professionals, university administrators, legislators and others who make educational policies and decisions.The study illustrates Kent State’s top-tier research and nationally recognized student support....

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