The scent of freshly brewed coffee fills the air while voices from the NFL Network play on the televisions in the background. Sports memorabilia and artwork cover every wall. It’s a sports lover’s haven. This is State Champs Coffee, downtown Kent’s new sports coffee shop and streetwear brand.5XÉçÇø alumna, Cassy Kopp, '16, co-founded State Champs with friend Ally Eclarin after meeting through social media and bonding over their love for Saturday Night Live and women’s sports. Kopp graduated from Kent State in 2016 with a bachelor's degree in political science and a m...
Reconnect with your alma mater at our largest alumni event of the year! Join us on campus for an unforgettable Homecoming celebration on Friday, Sept. 27 and Saturday, Sept. 28. Dive into a weekend full of engaging activities hosted by the College of Arts and Sciences. Check out the full agenda below and get ready for a fantastic time! We can’t wait to see you! ...
Dear 5XÉçÇø Community Members,I am writing to encourage all students, faculty and staff to participate in our Engagement and Well-Being Survey. This important initiative aims to assess the overall campus climate and identify areas where we can enhance the experience for everyone at Kent State.A welcoming and inclusive campus climate grounded in mutual respect is foundational to our educational model and Kent State’s core values. Past surveys in 2021 and 2016 have guided us in making important institutional changes to foster an environment characterized by openness, fairness and ...
College of the Arts
Recent alumna, Juliana Shriver, has been selected for a fellowship at Studio Theatre in Washington, D.C. She is one of ten fellows completing training from July 23, 2024, through May 23, 2025. As a fellow, Shriver is learning about company management of non-profit theatres.The Fellows-in-Residence program at Studio Theatre holds D.C.’s widest range of training in theatrical production areas. Each fellow specializes in a specific area within the theatre, including administrative and production positions. Fellows obtain a deeper understanding of a professional theater’s inner workings, rec...