Liz Maugans graduated from Kent State University with her B.F.A. in Printmaking in 1986 and earned her M.F.A. at the Cranbrook Academy of Art in 1992. She co-founded Zygote Press, where she was formerly Executive Director, and is presently the Director of YARDS projects and curator of the Dalad Collection at Worthington Yards in the Warehouse District. She founded the Collective Arts Network, a quarterly journal, online resource and arts consortium that works to promote Northeast Ohio artists and organizations to a greater audience.

Don Drumm, owner of Don Drumm Studios, is a nationally recognized artist whose work spans over five decades. He and his wife, Lisa Drumm, operate their own studio in Akron, Ohio where over 500 North American artists are represented. Don Drumm is best known for his manipulation of aluminum and his work has been commissioned by large institutions based in the Akron area, such as the Summa Health System and LeBron James’ I Promise School. Raised in Warren, Ohio, Drumm was exposed to metalsmithing at an early age by his father and grandfather.

Detailed guidelines for selecting, creating and using images and graphics on Kent State websites. Ensure your visuals are optimized for web use, accessible and consistent with university branding.

Your go-to reference for maintaining consistency and professionalism in your website’s design and content. This guide ensures your site aligns with Kent State’s branding and messaging standards.

Leverage Google Analytics to track website traffic, analyze user behavior, and make data-driven decisions to improve engagement. Use Siteimprove to monitor accessibility, content quality, and overall site performance, ensuring compliance with Kent State’s web standards. 

Maintain consistency and professionalism across Kent State’s digital platforms with this web editor reference guide. Follow these guidelines for university style, terminology, and best practices to ensure accurate and cohesive content.

Born in Aleppo, Syria, Diana Al-Hadid earned her B.A. in Art History and B.F.A. in Sculpture from the Kent State University School of Art in 2003. She went on to earn her M.F.A. in Sculpture from Virginia Commonwealth University (2005) and attended the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture in 2007. Al-Hadid is a contemporary artist whose work has been exhibited all around the globe. Her work incorporates a variety of media and examines the historical perspectives that influence our visual culture.

Current Title: 
Divisional Trend Manager at JCPenney 

Degree: 
Fashion Design, with a Minor in Art History (2017)

Career Bio:
My career journey demonstrates the importance of patience and timing, as I moved from a NYC internship to freelancing before landing a trend role at JCPenney in New York just as my retail job closed. Over the past six years, JCPenney has continued to be a fertile ground for growth, teaching me that sometimes waiting is necessary for the right opportunities to unfold.

Travel Scams

Around this time of year, many people will travel to spend the season with friends or family. This is a prime opportunity for scammers to strike. A scammer may send links to a fake website that claims to be affiliated with a travel agency. The site will offer deals on travel and hotel bookings for a very low price. The website will allow you to "book" these fraudulent flights and hotels by providing payment information. In reality, the deal was simply too good to be true, and the scammer now has access to some of your financial information.