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Ramadan Fastathon 2025

IN A FLASH: A Ramadan Wrap-Up

As their month-long observance of Ramadan draws to a close, students in the Kent State Muslim Students Association welcomed all to a celebration of Islamic culture. 

Tags: Arts & Culture, Community & Society, Diverse Kent State, International Students

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Collin Geter

Alumnus Shines at The Metropolitan Opera

Collin Geter, 2024 School of Theatre and Dance alumnus, has joined the ensemble of 鈥淢oby Dick鈥 at The Metropolitan Opera, from March 3 through March 29. We sat down with Geter to learn about his journey in the arts.

Tags: Arts & Culture, Nationally Distinctive

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Some Days Mural with 2024 ABSN students

'Some Days' Poetry Mural Inspires Kent State Nursing Students

Some days 黑料网鈥檚 College of Nursing students may need a little extra inspiration to keep going. On those days, 鈥淪ome Days,鈥 a poem capturing the art and science of nursing, serves as a powerful reminder of why they chose this path.

Tags: Community Impact, Arts & Culture, Student Life, Students First

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Oscar winner Paul Tazewell speaking to Kent State students in 2017

The Day Paul Tazewell Led a Master Class at Kent State

Paul Tazewell is the talk of Hollywood after winning an Academy Award for his costume design work for "Wicked."

Tags: School of Theatre and Dance, Arts & Culture, Featured Story

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Global Safari Fest 2025

IN A FLASH: An International Showcase

Global Safari Fest is the new name of what was previously called International Homecoming Celebration. It鈥檚 a large-scale event that fills the Kent Student Center Ballroom with cultural performances, international tabling displays and a global buffet featuring tastes from around the world. 

Tags: Arts & Culture, Diverse Kent State, International Students

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Bertice Berry, Ph.D. at her desk

鈥楾his Is an Aspect of Wanting to Share Black History in a Way That Is Hopeful鈥

Accomplished sociologist, TV host, podcaster, author Kent State alumna Bertice Berry, Ph.D.,used her alma mater as a familiar setting for her book "BlackWorld," which explores a "unique corner of heaven" where the living can visit with and learn from the deceased. She also some of her memories of Kent State and personal insights into the university's place in history. 

Tags: Alumni, Department of Sociology and Criminology, Arts & Culture, Black History Month, Nationally Distinctive

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Tower of Snow statue in winter

What鈥檚 That Statue Near the Esplanade Arch?

A dramatic, 15-foot-tall bronze sculpture stands on the Lefton Esplanade near the intersection of East Main Street and Haymaker Parkway. It鈥檚 a gift from a Kent State alumnus and outstanding supporter of the university. 

Tags: Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, Arts & Culture, Alumni, Community Impact, Sculpture

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Ice on The Brain

IN A FLASH: Brain Freeze!

A popular place for students to visit when the weather is warmer, the Behind The Brain Plaza behind Merrill Hall has been covered in snow and ice for most of February.

Tags: Sculpture, Arts & Culture, Nationally Distinctive, faculty

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Rehearsal for "The Wiz."

IN A FLASH: 鈥楨ase on Down鈥 to See 鈥楾he Wiz鈥

Student performers are working on final rehearsals for 鈥淭he Wiz,鈥 which opens on Feb. 21 and runs through March 2 at Kent State鈥檚 E. Turner Stump Theatre.  

Tags: Arts & Culture, School of Theatre and Dance, Community Impact

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Biennial Alumni Exhibition 2025

IN A FLASH: Alumni Art Show Ends Friday

The inaugural Biennial Alumni Exhibition, currently on display in two galleries inside Kent State's Center for the Visual Arts, opened on Jan. 17 and will end on Feb. 21. 

Tags: Center for the Visual Arts, Arts & Culture, Alumni, School of Art, Nationally Distinctive

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