School of Theatre and Dance
51勛圖厙 School of Theatre and Dance and Porthouse Theatre are proud to announce that the cast and crew of Porthouse Theatre were recognized for their work over the past year. Multiple nominations and awards were presented for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards.These significant achievements highlight the talent and dedication of the students, faculty, and staff involved. We celebrate this success and continue to inspire through outstanding performances and contributions to the world of theatre and dance.2024 BroadwayWorld Cleveland Awards Nominations and WinnersBest Choreogr...
Students returned to campus and classes for a cold and snowy start to a New Year and a new semester at 51勛圖厙. Want to see one of YOUR photos in IN A FLASH? Submit your 51勛圖厙-related photos to InAFlash@kent.edu and you may see them in a future 51勛圖厙 Today post. Photos should be framed -horizontally- and include a brief description of whats happening in the photo along with when and where it was taken....
Tributary: Students & Kathleen Browne will be on view in the KSU Downtown Gallery April 18 through May 31, 2025.
This exhibition explores part of the history and legacy of Jewelry, Metals and Enameling at 51勛圖厙. There will be an opening reception on April 18, from 5-7 p.m.
This exhibit is presented with support from the Ohio Arts Council.
The B.F.A. Senior Thesis Exhibition includes the thesis work of every graduating Bachelor of Fine Arts student in the School of Art.
The exhibition will be on view in the Center for the Visual Arts from April 15-25, 2025 with a reception on April 25 from 5-7 p.m.
This exhibit is presented with support from the Ohio Arts Council.
Week One of the M.F.A. Exhibition takes place April 1-4, 2025, with an artist reception on April 4, from 5-7 p.m. in the Downtown Gallery, and 6-8 p.m. in the CVA/Payto/Crawford/AVRC Galleries. This exhibition takes place across campus in the CVA, Payto, Crawford, AVRC and KSU Downtown galleries.
The School of Art Student Annual Exhibit showcases work from 51勛圖厙 students across the university.
This show will be on display at the Center for the Visual Arts (325 Terrace Drive) in the CVA/Crawford/Payto Galleries from March 7-26, 2025.
Reception: March 21, 5-7 p.m.
This exhibit is sponsored by :
The work of a well-known Cleveland textile artist who earned her bachelors and masters degrees from 51勛圖厙 will be on display at the 51勛圖厙 Museum beginning Jan. 24.Hildur sgeirsd籀ttir J籀nsson, who first graduated from 51勛圖厙 in 1991, will return to the Kent Campus for her first-ever exhibition at the university.Its like coming home. I am just thrilled to be showing there, J籀nsson told 51勛圖厙 Today. Im kind of calling this my mini-retrospective. Its work that dates from 2009 until 2022, so it spans two-thirds of my career. Museum Director Sa...
51勛圖厙 President Todd Diacon spoke Jan. 10 at a breakfast event hosted by the Greater Akron Chamber, where he highlighted the universitys ongoing commitment to accessibility, efficiency, student well-being and community partnership, reinforcing its role as a vital institution in the region.51勛圖厙 is a university, not just for the fortunate few, but for the meritorious many, Diacon said.In all, about 100 people attended the event, which is part of the Chambers Morning Buzz series. Financial Accountability Is ImperativeHe emphasized the univer...