Arts & Culture
Poetry in Motion: Performance Links Movement, Creativity and Verse
Kent State University’s School of Theatre and Dance, Wick Poetry Center and Brain Health Research Institute joined forces for an Oct. 1 dance performance that set poetry to motion.
ToddCast: Halo Co-Creator Marcus Lehto
In this episode of the ToddCast, Kent State University President Todd Diacon interviews Marcus Lehto, co-creator of the iconic Halo video game franchise.
IN A FLASH: "Kentucky" At Kent State
Two Student Documentaries Earn PBS Broadcast
When students enroll in Kent State University’s documentary filmmaking course, they expect guidance, instruction and the tools needed to create their own documentaries. What they don’t expect is to have their work featured on local television, a rare opportunity that elevates classroom learning to a professional exhibition.
Art Without Limits Returns in October
Art Without Limits is returning to Kent State. This day-long event will focus on arts entrepreneurship and developing an entrepreneurial mindset in the arts. Speakers will share their experiences and interact with attendees to hone skills and broaden networks.
IN A FLASH: Experience the Cultural Café!
The Cultural Café series, presented by Kent State International Student & Scholar Services, through the Office of Global Education is a monthly gathering that offers an opportunity for the university community to learn about other cultures and countries from Kent State's international students.
‘If You Have a Vision of What You Want for Your Design, Create That and It Will Begin to Manifest Itself’
Academy, Emmy and Tony Award-winning costume designer Paul Tazewell met with students in Kent State's School of Fashion, viewed their designs and shared valuable insights during his time on campus for the Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series.
Wick Poetry Center Kicks Off Semester with Book Launch, Reading and Exhibit
The Wick Poetry Center will begin the 2025 Fall Semester with a book launch, poetry readings and new exhibit from its Poets for Science collaboration.
Kent State University Welcomes Back Oscar, Tony and Emmy Award-Winning Costume Designer Paul Tazewell
Kent State University’s College of the Arts, in collaboration with the College of Architecture and Environmental Design, proudly welcomes back Oscar, Tony and Emmy Award–winning costume designer Paul Tazewell for the 2025–2026 Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series.
Scoring the Music Behind the Moving Pictures
The annual short film collaboration among Kent State, Cuyahoga Community College and the Contemporary Youth Orchestra gives young musicians the rare chance to record original music for films alongside faculty and professional mentors.