College of the Arts
Collin Geter, 2024 School of Theatre and Dance alumnus, has joined the ensemble of “Moby Dick” at The Metropolitan Opera, from March 3 through March 29. We sat down with Geter to learn about his journey in the arts.Graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in theatre studies and a minor in digital media production, Geter didn’t always dream of the spotlight. “I didn't start doing theater until I was in my sophomore year of high school. I always played sports like wrestling, basketball, baseball and martial arts,” recalled Geter, “but I'd never picked up theater until sophomore year of high schoo...
College of Education, Health and Human Services
The Akron Beacon Journal ran a story about EHHS grad and Pastry Chef Michelle Whitacre, BS ’14, Akron, Ohio, who opened Confessional Coffee & Pastry in December along with two other business partners.Whitacre is the brains behind the shop's French and Scandinavian pastries.--Photo courtesy of Akron Beacon Journal...
School of Media and Journalism
More than 70 secondary Career and Technical Education (CTE) educators from across Northeast Ohio gathered at in fall 2024 to learn how their programs connect with majors in the College of Communication and Information (CCI).Educators who teach in Ohio’s Art and Communication, Marketing and Information Technology pathways attended faculty-led sessions on topics such as using AI to create visual design; teaching Adobe Express for photo and video editing and presentation; and integrating AI in public relations, marketing and advertising. They also had the opportunity t...
Broadway star Mandy Gonzalez, joined by the Tuscarawas Philharmonic, will perform at the Performing Arts Center at - Tuscarawas on Friday, April 11th at 7:30 p.m.Mandy Gonzalez is an accomplished film, TV, stage actor and author. She possesses one of the most powerful and versatile contemporary voices of our time.Mandy is a survivor, thriver, and exudes positivity. Mandy’s passion for theatre began at the age of 15 when she attended a musical theatre camp with teachers like Ann Reinking, Treat Williams and Gregory Hines. At 19, she left college to go on tour with Bet...
Trailblazing Women of Country: A Tribute to Patsy, Loretta, and Dolly comes to the Performing Arts Center at - Tuscarawas on Tuesday, March 25th at 7:30 p.m. The concert tour features vocalists Rissi Palmer (2022 Grammy® nominee) and Kristina Train joined by a five-member all-female band.Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, and Dolly Parton revolutionized country music and blazed a trail for future generations of female artists. With their chart-topping hits and record-breaking sales, the legends wove threads of contemporary womanhood throughout the tapestry of country music, ...
Working toward a college degree can be challenging, but with the added convenience of online classes, earning a degree is now more accessible than ever. In Ohio for instance, 22.2% of students were enrolled in exclusively online courses in 2023, and 33% were enrolled in at least one. Currently at , 68% of undergraduate students and 63% of graduate students are taking at least one fully online course. Kent State offers 90 fully online degree and certificate programs. From associate to bachelor’s and master’s degree programs, the university provides i...