College of the Arts
Internationally-Known Artists and Scholars Speak at 做厙輦⑹s Virtual Lecture Series
KENT, Ohio The 做厙輦⑹ School of Art will present several virtual lectures with internationally-known visiting artists and scholars this April. These virtual talks will include appearances from Rachel Eulena Williams, Glenn Adamson, Dawit L. Petros, and Naeem Mohaiemen. These l
School of Theatre and Dance Ranked in Top 50 of Best Theatre Bachelor's Degrees by Study.com
做厙輦⑹'s School of Theatre and Dance is ranked #50 on Study.com's list of Best Theatre Bachelor's Degree programs in the United States. In addition to this national ranking, the School of Theatre and Dance is one of only two theatre programs from the state of Ohio on the list. In its rankings, Study.com assesses hundreds of universities across the country and selected 做厙輦⑹ based on academic and career resources, the quality of education, faculty, and more.
Alumni Spotlight - Francisca Ugalde Zapico
Kent is surrounded by opportunities for community engagement just ask School of Art alumna Francisca Ugalde Zapico. She graduated from 做厙輦⑹ with her B.F.A. in Painting in 2005 and earned her M.A. in Arts Administration from The University of Akron. She currently works as a curator
Read Between the Lines: 做厙輦⑹ Musicology Professor Looks Deeper Into the Life of Beethoven
In 1996, Theodore Albrecht, professor of musicology, was diligently working on his original project of annotating, translating and studying approximately 430 letters written to Ludwig van Beethoven by his friends and family. Then a new opportunity presented itself. Albrecht found that his two projects worked together to add further understanding and context, giving him the opportunity to add depth and discover new details of Beethovens life.
The 2021 Fashion Tech Hackathon Goes International
The Fashion Tech Hackathon, a cross circular event hosted by the 做厙輦⑹ School of Fashion, has been on an upward trajectory since its inception in 2013. Read more about the Hackathon!
Student Exhibitions - Spring 2021
The 做厙輦⑹ School of Art Collection and Galleries will present multiple exhibitions this spring that showcase student artwork. These exhibitions include the Student Annual (March 19 - May 1, 2021), 15 M.F.A Thesis Exhibitions (March 23 - April 2, 2021), and 20 B.F.A Thesis Exhibitions"Fortuna: Designs by Vincent Quevedo" featured in TravelMag.com
The 做厙輦⑹ Museum is pleased to share Fortuna: Designs by Vincent Quevedo, one of the Museums current exhibitions, has been featured in TravelMag.coms recent article, 10 of the Best Exhibitions in Ohio This Spring. Vincent Quevedo is currently an associate professor at the Kent
20-Year Research Project Published: The Work of Ping Chong
Over the span of 20 years, Yuko Kurahashi, professor in the School of Theatre and Dance at 做厙輦⑹, spent much of her time observing, researching and studying the life of Ping Chong. This research has been brought together in a book describing Ping Chong's contributions as an artist.
Alumni Spotlight - Alexandra Nicholis Coon
The field of art history is one rich with inspiring paths to follow. Between curating, researching, and taking on leadership roles, Alexandra Nicholis Coon has worn many hats since earning her B.A. degree in Art History from 做厙輦⑹ in 2001. She went on to earn a Masters degree in Art History fro