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Case and McMahon's print, depicting overlapping plants in blue, pink, purple, orange, yellow and black, on a white background.

Kent State artist, biologist unite to design print for national project

Andrea Case sits at a table in Kent State’s Center for the Visual Arts, carefully contemplating the silhouettes of leaves printed in bold contrasting colors on the paper in front of her. “As a non-artist, I still feel comfortable having an opinion about this art, and trying to figure out what it me…

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Center for Architecture and Design

Kent State Environmental Symposium Offers Impressive Slate of Speakers and Activities

What is the role of BioDesign in addressing environmental issues we face locally and globally? What does it mean to "design with life?" researchers have some ideas on these matters and will soon put them on full display at one of the institution's top-tier research forums: the…

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Richard Agbeze (grad student) portrait and an image of his artwork, a realistic pencil drawing of a boy

Student Spotlight - Richard Agbeze

Richard Agbeze is in his second year of the M.A. Art Education program and is currently doing research that focuses on social justice in art education. Read more about Richard, his artwork and his passion for art education in this Q&A. 

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Fabio Polanco as Don Quixote in Man of La Mancha

Porthouse Theatre's 2019 Season Recognized by Cleveland Critics Circle Awards

Porthouse Theatre is thrilled to be recognized by the Cleveland Critics Circle for achievements during the 2019 season. Fabio Polanco, Best Actor in a Musical for his portrayal of Miguel de Cervantes/Don Quixote in Man of La Mancha Martín Céspedes, Best Choreographer for …

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Client Profile: Alexandra Reich

You might call Alli Reich an overachiever... and you wouldn't be wrong! Her story encompasses a true entrepreneurial journey of exploring her passions. Lucky for us she took some time to tell us about it. Tell us about Alexanda. I grew up in the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia, …

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Distinguished Kent State Alumna's Artwork Featured at Akron City Hospital Campus

Honors College alumna Diana Al-Hadid has made a significant impact on the art world since she graduated from the university with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in sculpture and a bachelor’s degree in art history in 2003 and subsequently established her art studio in Brooklyn, N…

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Aerial view of Porthouse

Porthouse Theatre is in a "New York State of Mind" for 2020 Season

Cuyahoga Falls, OH - Porthouse Theatre, ’s outdoor, summer theatre located on the grounds of Blossom Music Center, will present its 52nd season during the summer of 2020 with "Little Shop of Horrors," "BKLYN the Musical," and "West Side Story." Directed by Porthouse…

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Liz Maugans

Liz Maugans - Alumni Spotlight

Liz Maugans (BFA '89) studied printmaking and painting at and during this time, she began her community building skills with other artists. After receiving her MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art, she began her trajectory as an artist and an advocate in Cleveland, making it the bustling arts community it is today. 

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Kent State's "We the People" Exhibition on Display near the Esplanade Arch in May 2019

Acclaimed Photography Exhibition Returns to Kent Campus

is pleased and proud to announce the return of “We the People,” a photography exhibition that shines a light on our common humanity.

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Kent State Glass@50, Alli Hoag

Kent State Celebrates 50 Years of Glass with Exhibitions and Lectures

’s School of Art Collection and Galleries present three exhibitions featuring local and national artists to celebrate fifty years of the School of Art’s studio glass program. The program, one of the first of its kind in the country, was started in 1969 by Henry Halem, professor …

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