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From the iconic outfits made famous by Michael Jackson to the hit television show “What Not to Wear,” the fashion industry continues to emerge as an impactful influencer in many areas of societal behavior. Fashion and style, for many years, have been widely accepted as a means of self expression and individuality. Movies, TV shows, social media posts, advertisements and music have all placed emphasis on the importance of fashion and design. Cotton in the Curriculum, a program created by Cotton Incorporated to assist in the development of future professionals within the fashion industry, ha...

In an academic year full of distinction, Kent State Dean of Students, Talea Drummer-Ferrell, gets to add another. She has been named the Higher Education Administration and Student Affairs (HIED) Personnel Alumni Award recipient for 2020-2021. She was selected for the award by the Kent State’s Higher Administration and Student Affairs program faculty. The award recognizes program alumni who have achieved a noteworthy and accomplished career in higher education. Her nomination was also due to her extensive work in establishing the Crisis, Advocacy, Resources, Education, and Support (...

Throughout the semester, School of Theatre and Dance students, faculty, and staff have worked to find innovative and creative ways to bring performance and design to life amidst a global pandemic, taking choreography and storytelling into the virtual world.  The School of Theatre and Dance's continues its virtual 2020-2021 mainstage season with the pre-recorded B.F.A. Senior Dance Concert/Student Dance Festival (BFA/SDF). Performances of the concert, titled "Revision," are April 23-25, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. Admission to view the stream is FREE, but reservations are required....

In February, the Kent State Columbiana County campuses hosted the fifth annual County Classic basketball game between the East Liverpool and Salem high school boys’ teams. As part of this event, the local Kent State campuses award $500 scholarships to two students from each of the high schools.  Donald Bean (center), the assistant director of enrollment management and student services at Kent State East Liverpool, recently presented certificates to scholarship recipients Brady Fredritz (left) and Olivia Baumgarner (right), both seniors at East Liverpool High School.  Fredritz pla...

Senior Early Childhood Education major Amy Messmore is the recipient of the ������ Leadership Center’s Student Leader of the Month. Messmore is currently an active member of United Christian Ministries, an LGBTQ+ Center Christian Ally student organization, supporting and serving the LGBTQIA+ Community. She also serves on the UCM E-Board. The Student Leader of the Month program seeks to recognize students for excellence in leadership through campus and community involvement. Lauren Odell-Scott nominated her. She said: “Amy has worked to provide ways for spiritual s...

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and this year ������ and the Office of Sexual & Relationship Violence Support Services (SRVSS) is looking to engage all members of our community in raising awareness and educating the community about what we can all do to prevent sexual assault. College campuses across the nation are facing a serious problem and unfortunately, the numbers do not lie. The issue of power-based personal violence (sexual assault, relationship violence and stalking) is an issue of significant concern on college campuses. Here at ������,...