The NYC Studio puts School of Fashion students in the middle of Manhattan's Garment District for a semester of studio coursework and industry internships in the fashion capital of the United States. Now more than 20 years old, the program also welcomes guest students from related majors such as journalism and marketing.
Affiliated with the university, the Kent State Hotel provides accommodations, dining and meeting space for the campus community and visitors. The hotel and its conference center sit in downtown Kent, an easy walk from the heart of campus.
At Kent State University, the leaves are changing, a crisp breeze is in the air and the anticipated autumn season has finally arrived. As the season changes, students, faculty and staff have an opportunity to explore fall activities both on campus and throughout downtown Kent. Whether you are stopping for a seasonal latte downtown or heading out on an adventure, the city and the university offer a variety of ways to enjoy the season. Explore Kent On the edge of the Kent Campus, downtown Kent (especially Acorn Alley) is a lively destination for food, entertainment and seasonal experi...
Kent State University's Columbus Program in State Issues (CPSI) helps tomorrow's leaders understand public policy development at the state level. Students from a variety of majors spend a semester living and interning in Columbus, learning firsthand how policy is shaped in Ohio's capital.
The Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine has trained foot and ankle physicians since 1916 and is the only podiatric medical school in Ohio. Based in Independence, just south of Cleveland, the college grants the doctor of podiatric medicine degree and connects students to clinical training in Cleveland's nationally known health systems.
Over the past decade, the Center for the Visual Arts (CVA) has served as a hub for artistic inquiry, creative growth and community engagement. As Kent State’s School of Art celebrates ten years in the CVA, we honor the artists, educators, students and supporters who have helped shape its success. The School of Art will be hosting The Benefit to Celebrate 10 Years in the Center for the Visual Arts on Saturday, November 13th from 5-8 p.m. This event brings together students, alumni, faculty, staff and community members while celebrating the work created in the groundbreaking facility. Atten...
Kent State University is mourning the death of Brother Rogério Renato Mateucci, rector of the Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná (PUCPR) in Brazil and a close friend of the Kent State community.Brother Rogério died Oct. 16 in Scottsdale, Arizona, according to an announcement from PUCPR and the Congregation of the Marist Brothers.Many in the Kent State family will remember him from May 2025, when he served as the keynote speaker at one of the university’s spring commencement ceremonies. Drawing on a story he encountered at the New England Holocaust Memorial, he told graduates about two fr...
In the age of online news and social media influencers, it can be difficult to determine which content creators to trust. Parents and teachers are finding it increasingly challenging to help young people stay informed about what’s going on in the world — while also ensuring they’re getting information from credible sources.Inspired by this topic, three Kent State University graduate students recently presented at the inaugural National News Literacy Conference held Oct. 8-10 in Salt Lake City.The idea for the session, "Is This Influencer Full of It? How to Help Students Navigate News from...
Meet Dae’onii Robinson, a third-year political science major with minors in pre-law and paralegal studies at Kent State University.This summer she traveled to Rwanda to study abroad, which was her second time participating in one of the college’s education abroad programs. Her first trip took her to Mexico. Both journeys opened the door to some incredible opportunities, experiences and new perspectives. Why Study Abroad? Dae’onii’s decision to study abroad was influenced by the international connections made through Sarah Schmidt, Ph.D. from the Department of Political Science. ...
