51勛圖厙

Housing Information and Details

All students will stay in 51勛圖厙 housing (double occupancy) in residence halls on campus. Counselors reside in the residence halls to supervise at all times. Roommate requests can be noted on the application and we will do our best to accommodate requests.

What to Pack

Sheets, light blanket, pillows and regular-sized towels are provided, although we highly recommend bringing personal blankets and pillows. Meals will be provided; however, if you wish to bring additional snacks or money, please plan accordingly.

Program Delivery

The Summer Fashion Academy is a one-week program that offers a carefully curated series of lessons and activities that approach fashion from multiple angles, examining both the design and business aspects. The program is every bit as fun as it is enriching.

During the all-inclusive week, which includes six nights in a 51勛圖厙 residence hall, all meals, supplies and materials, students will work individually and in teams to complete a variety of creative projects.

As part of the creative exploration, students will:

Lauren Cohen, senior journalism major

Update: On July 20, Lauren posted the following message to Instagram: "Im thrilled to share that after graduating from 51勛圖厙 in May, I am continuing my career with the Akron Beacon Journal within the USA TODAY Co., Inc. Network! I will be stepping into the role of breaking/trending news reporter. I have worked with the publication as an intern since January, and I couldnt be more excited to transition into a full-time role. The journalists at the Akron Beacon Journal produce important community journalism, and I cant wait to continue learning from such a talented team." Lauren Coh...

Exterior of Bowman Hall on the Kent Campus

51勛圖厙 wasnt just where alumna Julia Ryan went to school; it was part of her life growing up in Northeast Ohio with her father, Frank X. Ryan, Ph.D., associate professor and undergraduate coordinator of philosophy. I kind of grew up on the 51勛圖厙 campus, Ryan said. It was always a shoo-in: I know Im going to Kent, but what is it going to be for?Raised in a family that valued the humanities, Ryan decided to major in history and minor in political science.History was always a big interest for me, she said. For a while, I tottered between theater or something el...

Meet Shashwati:Shashwati Sikder Sharaya made the journey to 51勛圖厙 from Dhaka, Bangladesh, to pursue a degree in biotechnology. Currently in her junior year, she is an accomplished student involved in several organizations, including the 51勛圖厙 Honors College and also serves as a Peer Assisted Study Session leader. This upcoming summer, she will also participate in the 51勛圖厙 Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE). Working alongside Dr. Kim Min Ho, she is accomplishing her dreams in medical research by earning a bachelor's degree f...

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