Kent State University College of the Arts

Applications for ArtsLAUNCH! 2025 are open NOW! 🎉 ArtsLAUNCH! is an annual grant competition open to all undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at Kent State University. Grant award packages include a $500 grant to pursue the proposal. Learn more: bit.ly/47qSTrr

The Sophomore Spotlight connects you with a dedicated team of college leaders and student ambassadors, providing the essential resources and support for a smooth transition into your sophomore year ahead! Join us on April 18 from 2-3:30 p.m. at the lower level of Cartwright Hall.

True access means opening doors for every student to pursue a world-class education—without obstacles. Dean Diane Petrella believes access is about recognizing talent, providing opportunities and offering support to turn passion into professional success. bit.ly/4iH2FdW

Paul Tazewell just won an Oscar for his costume design work for Wicked, but the Kent State community has been cheering for him since his inspiring 2017 master class on Kent Campus! bit.ly/4kpmxDN #KentState #Oscars

Meet Kat Thomas! “I’ve been doing my craft since middle school. I didn’t realize until my senior year that I wanted to do this forever. I thought I was going to art school, but Kent State paved the way for something I loved even more!” kent.edu/artscollege/ne…

Piano Cleveland has announced its collaboration with the Kent State University College of the Arts in creating a new Arts Entrepreneurship Residency Program designed to help emerging artists develop an entrepreneurial mindset to enhance their careers. kent.edu/artscollege/ne…

Meet Evelyn Snyder! “I have always had a passion for fashion, whether it be drawing, sewing, writing or shopping!” Read Evelyn's Student Spotlight at bit.ly/40E76Qn

Meet Maura Dougherty, a senior theater studies major with a focus on performance from Pittsburgh. From school productions to five years in a theater for youth audiences, Dougherty has consistently pursued her passion for the performing arts. bit.ly/4alidku

It's Free Application Week for graduate programs! Jan. 13 - 20, 20245 all domestic applicants can apply to Kent State Graduate Programs. No special code is required to participate. Apply at kent.edu/apply

Whether your passion lies in the visual arts or performing arts, we have you covered! Join the College of the Arts recruitment team for a virtual info session. Learn more about academic opportunities in art, fashion, music, theatre and dance. Register at bit.ly/4a6DcaA

The College of the Arts is celebrating another semester of creativity! With over 85 events, our students, future flashes and community members engaged in and shared their love for the arts. Check out some of our favorite moments. kent.edu/artscollege/ne…

Meet first-year student Tanner! Tanner is a theatre studies major from Stow, OH. “I am looking forward to starring in plays and musicals.”

Meet first-year student Harrison! Harrison is an art history major and business minor from Houston, TX. “I am excited about the nature and calm of the campus as well as being independent.”

Introducing KSU Navigate, an innovative platform from Kent State in partnership with EAB. Designed to empower students to achieve academic success, KSU Navigate helps students schedule tutoring and academic coaching appointments. Learn more at kent.edu/ksunavigate

Meet first-year student Amyiah! Amyiah is a music education major from Streetsboro, OH. “I’m most excited about meeting others who have just as much of a passion for music as me.”

Meet Marianna Young! “I chose Kent State because I felt immediately at home here,” said Marianna. “As soon as I toured the school, I knew this was the place for me and I truly wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.” bit.ly/3Azrqs4

Meet first-year student Ma’Diere! Ma’Diere is a fashion design and fashion merchandising double-major with a minor in business from Cleveland, OH. “I’m most excited about the many opportunities and for me to flourish while growing as a person in my career I want to pursue.”

Meet first-year student Floyd! Floyd is a theatre design, technology and production and theatre studies double major from Cleveland, OH. “I am excited for the opportunities to love, perform, gain knowledge, meet people like me and have fun.”

Meet first-year student Ash! Ash is a studio art major and neuroscience minor from Wichita, KS. “I am excited to join new communities and growing my knowledge.”

Today our recruitment team and student ambassadors greet prospective students at Preview KSU! ⚡️ Learn more about Preview KSU at kent.edu/admissions/pre…