College of the Arts
In a recent episode of the Tamron Hall Show, viewers were introduced to Matthew J. Williams, a 2024 graduate of Kent State University'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 Kent State University 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...
The Greater Cleveland LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment findings are in. Led by Kent State University’s College of Public Health, in collaboration with 120 local organizations and nonprofits, this groundbreaking initiative marks a significant stride toward understanding and addressing the unmet needs of LGBTQ+ individuals across Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake and Lorain counties. The findings were shared during a community event held Oct. 19 at Studio West 117 in Lakewood, Ohio.The Greater Cleveland LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment, under the stewardship of Andrew M. Snyder, research fellow at t...