About 10 years ago, ºÚÁÏÍø’s business college was told it would need a certain amount of philanthropic support before a new building project could be entertained. At the time, it seemed an incredibly daunting task, until Ambassador Edward F. Crawford and his family stepped in to complete the college’s capital campaign with the largest single gift in Kent State history. Now, with the opening of Crawford Hall, the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship honors the Crawfords and the many other contributors who helped the project become a realit...
College of the Arts
In a recent episode of the Tamron Hall Show, viewers were introduced to Matthew J. Williams, a 2024 graduate of ºÚÁÏÍø's School of Fashion with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in fashion design. Williams’ journey highlights the powerful influence of family and personal experiences in shaping his creative vision, a reflection of a growing trend among emerging designers who blend personal narratives with innovative design. Williams received two foundation scholarships during his time at Kent State, further supporting his academic and creative pursuits. His talent was also on display in th...
You'll find something interesting around every corner at the ºÚÁÏÍø Surplus Store. Located at the corner of E.Main Street and Haymaker Parkway, near the Cleveland Bagel Company, the store is only open on Wednesdays from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Kent State Today visited the Surplus Store recently to see the variety of things currently being offered for sale. New items are added each week. By their own gauge of a "large" item being "bigger than a bread box," and a "small" being "smaller than a bread box," so far, in 2024, the Surplus Store has sold 2,462 small items an...