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Internationally-Known Artists and Scholars Speak at Kent State’s Virtual Lecture Series

KENT, Ohio –  The Āé¶¹¹ū¶³ School of Art will present several virtual lectures with internationally-known visiting artists and scholars this April. These virtual talks will include appearances from Rachel Eulena Williams, Glenn Adamson, Dawit L. Petros, and Naeem Mohaiemen. These l…

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School of Theatre and Dance Ranked in Top 50 of Best Theatre Bachelor's Degrees by Study.com

Āé¶¹¹ū¶³'s School of Theatre and Dance is ranked #50 on Study.com's list of Best Theatre Bachelor's Degree programs in the United States. In addition to this national ranking, the School of Theatre and Dance is one of only two theatre programs from the state of Ohio on the list. In its rankings, Study.com assesses hundreds of universities across the country and selected Āé¶¹¹ū¶³ based on academic and career resources, the quality of education, faculty, and more. 

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Alumni Spotlight - Francisca Ugalde Zapico

Kent is surrounded by opportunities for community engagement— just ask School of Art alumna Francisca Ugalde Zapico. She graduated from Āé¶¹¹ū¶³ with her B.F.A. in Painting in 2005 and earned her M.A. in Arts Administration from The University of Akron. She currently works as a curator …

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Read Between the Lines: Kent State Musicology Professor Looks Deeper Into the Life of Beethoven

In 1996, Theodore Albrecht, professor of musicology, was diligently working on his original project of annotating, translating and studying approximately 430 letters written to Ludwig van Beethoven by his friends and family. Then a new opportunity presented itself. Albrecht found that his two projects worked together to add further understanding and context, giving him the opportunity to add depth and discover new details of Beethoven’s life.

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The 2021 Fashion Tech Hackathon Goes International

The Fashion Tech Hackathon, a cross circular event hosted by the Āé¶¹¹ū¶³ School of Fashion, has been on an upward trajectory since its inception in 2013. Read more about the Hackathon!

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MFA artwork for the thesis exhibitions in spring 2021

Student Exhibitions - Spring 2021

The Āé¶¹¹ū¶³ School of Art Collection and Galleries will present multiple exhibitions this spring that showcase student artwork. These exhibitions include the Student Annual (March 19 - May 1, 2021), 15 M.F.A Thesis Exhibitions (March 23 - April 2, 2021), and 20 B.F.A Thesis Exhibitions…

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"Fortuna: Designs by Vincent Quevedo" featured in TravelMag.com

The Āé¶¹¹ū¶³ Museum is pleased to share ā€œFortuna: Designs by Vincent Quevedo,ā€ one of the Museum’s current exhibitions, has been featured in TravelMag.com’s recent article, ā€œ10 of the Best Exhibitions in Ohio This Spring.ā€ Vincent Quevedo is currently an associate professor at the Kent …

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20-Year Research Project Published: The Work of Ping Chong

Over the span of 20 years, Yuko Kurahashi, professor in the School of Theatre and Dance at Āé¶¹¹ū¶³, spent much of her time observing, researching and studying the life of Ping Chong. This research has been brought together in a book describing Ping Chong's contributions as an artist.

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Alexandra Nicholis Coon in the Massillon Museum. Picture of a group of people with construction helmets on in front of the museum.

Alumni Spotlight - Alexandra Nicholis Coon

The field of art history is one rich with inspiring paths to follow. Between curating, researching, and taking on leadership roles, Alexandra Nicholis Coon has worn many hats since earning her B.A. degree in Art History from Kent State in 2001. She went on to earn a Masters degree in Art History fro…

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Laney Poling, standing in downtown Cleveland, Ohio with a mask on.

Honors Student Challenges Herself in the Bridal Fashion Industry

Laney Poling, a third-year Kent State Honors College fashion design major, recently had the opportunity to intern with Dress Haute, a Pennsylvania-based bridal and special occasion boutique, during the 2020 Fall Semester. Laney first heard about the position at Dress Haute from Millie Ott, the Inter…

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