Arts & Culture

Marcello Fantoni, Kent State vice president for Global Education, at the Palace of Versailles

Most people know the Palace of Versailles as a popular French tourist destination. For Marcello Fantoni, Ph.D., Kent State University’s vice president for global education, Versailles is where he serves on the Scientific Committee of its Research Center, helping to shepherd art history research on a global scale.

School of Theatre and Dance
Jocelyn Trimmer on the pink carpet of the Mean Girls National Tour

School of Theatre and Dance alumna Jocelyn Darci Trimmer has made her debut on the pink carpet. The recent grad has landed a role in the “Mean Girls” national tour as an ensemble member and the Regina George understudy. However, her journey started much earlier.

CAED Senior Show 2024

As their time as undergraduates comes to an end, senior interior design students from Kent State's College of Architecture and Environmental Design display their work in a Senior Show. 

Kent State Today
Tatee Sakr (center) teaches at Kent State University New York City Fashion

Tatee Sakr's path to success in the fashion world started at Kent State University. As a 19-year-old immigrant to the U.S., Sakr chose Kent State University because it was close to her new home in Cleveland and had a reputable fashion design program. Now an industry professional, she is giving back as a key faculty member.

"Annie" at Kent State's Porthouse Theatre

The ever-popular, award-winning musical “Annie” is now playing at Kent State University’s Porthouse Theatre at Blossom Music Center from July 19-Aug. 4. 

Kent State Today
Scene from "Nunsense" at Porthouse Theater

The whimsical musical "Nunsense" takes the stage at Kent State's Porthouse Theater from July 5 - 13. 

Dazzling Day and Night, a new exhibit at the Kent State Museum.

The Kent State University Museum celebrated the opening of two new fashion collection exhibits, one of which honors the Kent State School of Fashion’s founders and another the style of Hollywood legend Katharine Hepburn. During the celebration, retiring museum director Sarah Rogers was honored, and incoming director Sarah Spinner Liska, Ph.D., was introduced.

Juneteenth Jubilee 2024

Kent State University celebrated Juneteenth on Risman Plaza and the Student Green on June 18 with food, dancing and music. 

Kent State celebrates Juneteenth.

Music, dancing and food were all part of Kent State University’s lively commemoration of the Juneteenth National Independence Day federal holiday, celebrating the rich history of Black Americans.

CAED Architecture Walls Exhibition

Dynamic and innovative new visions for structural walls were the topic of a spring exhibition hosted by Kent State's College of Architecture and Environmental Design.