Arts & Culture

Winter ornaments created with Kent State's waterjet cutter

Students can create holiday decor using a state-of-the-art waterjet cutter. 

Kent State Youth Orchestra

"I was excited for the ensemble to be recognized for performances from our first season, including our Severance Hall performance of “Mother of Revolution!” Each season, the group has built on the first season and continues to develop excellence in musicianship. Every member can proudly say they are a part of our legacy," said Dr. Wendy Matthews.

Native American Heritage Month Celebration 2023

The E. Timothy Moore Student Multicultural Center at Kent State University sponsored a series of events to celebrate Native American Heritage Month.

Kent State Today
Long shadows on a bicycle and bike rack on campus.

The angle of the sun during the fall creates long shadows on sunny days. 

Kent State senior Ava Preston performing at Lincoln Center

Jazz singer-songwriter Ava Preston is making waves in the music scene. Recently, she performed at the prestigious 2023 Monterey Jazz Festival in California, and was recognized as a 2023 YoungArts Finalist and Silver Award Winner for Jazz-Voice. She's also a Golden Flash.

Chris Wick (left) and David Hassler (right) stand in front of the Wick Poetry Center’s Poets for Science exhibition at the Association of Writers & Writing Programs’ 2023 Conference and Bookfair.

The Wick family has a long history of philanthropy at Kent State University that began in 1984 when brothers Bob and Walt Wick first established scholarships to support undergraduate poets at the university. This most recent gift of $1 million brings the family’s total lifetime commitment to the university to more than $3.5 million.

Native American dancers at The Transforming Educational Praxis through Dialogue with Indigenous Perspectives Conference at Kent State

Kent State University is celebrating Native American Heritage Month with events throughout November. 

Palestinian Candlelight Vigil 11-09-23

Students gathered on Risman Plaza for a candlelight vigil mourning Palestinian lives lost in Gaza. 

WWII soldiers in a B-26 Marauder

Kent State University at Stark student Chris Billings serves as the on-air host for the program. In the series, Billings dons authentic uniforms reminiscent of the young pilots who flew during World War II.

Kent State NYC Fashion attended a taping of "The View"

A unique class at Kent State New York City Fashion immerses students in different aspects of living and working in the city.