Arts & Culture

Ear for Music, Here for Students
Growing up in Akron, Labovitz was surrounded by music. Her dad sang to the radio. Her mom played guitar. Her siblings excelled in music. She excelled in music. With a lengthy list of accomplishments across numerous states, she recently returned to “the heart of it all” as the new director of the Hugh A. Glauser School of Music at Kent State University.

The Drawing That Turned an Artist Into an International Student
Sketching, drawing, doodling. For some, these activities occupy us in class or in a meeting. But for Kizito Nkundamahoro, his artistic hobby evolved into a passion that drew an amazing opportunity at Kent State University.

IN A FLASH: Earth, Wind and FIRE
This September, and in most other months of the year, you'll find students creating art in Kent State's Glass Studio.

Avanzando Juntos: Moving Forward Together
Nationally, Sept. 15 marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month. This year, Kent State is celebrating the 2023 Hispanic Heritage Month as Avanzando Juntos: Moving Forward Together with numerous events and celebrations.

Cut ... by Water!
This week, you can use a waterjet to create your own nameplate and learn more about the makerspaces in the DI Hub Reactor.

‘We Are the Community Maj Nurtured Into Speech’
“Maj wrote poems to, for and about this town, this home of his in Kent,” said David Hassler, director of the Wick Poetry Center in his remarks at the dedication of the Maj Ragain Poetry Park. “His poems gave shelter and solace and sustenance to our community, and it feels so right that we’re dedicating this poetry park today in his memory and his honor.”

One Tank Trip to Kent State University Museum
The Kent State University Museum opened a new exhibition titled “Life in Style: The Wardrobe of James Mulholland.” Sarah Rogers, director of the museum, spoke to WJW-Fox 8 about the exhibition.

Women and Everyday Heroism
A combination of powerful art, reflective dance and historical courage are meant to connect and inspire a new generation of heroes. The art exhibition Holocaust Heroes: Fierce Females Tapestries and Sculpture by Linda Stein takes residence at Kent State this fall.
IN A FLASH: Meeting at The Met
Students from Kent State New York City Fashion gained inspiration from a visit to New York's Metropolitian Museum of Art.

IN A FLASH: Fashion in the Streets
Kent State fashion design students hit the streets of New York City before tonight's fashion show.