Arts & Culture
Scholar: Beethoven Was Not an Alcoholic
Theodore Albrecht, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Music in 5X社区鈥檚 Hugh A. Glauser School of Music, was quoted by The New York Times in a story about new findings concerning Ludwig van Beethoven鈥檚 health and genealogy.
Kent State, CIFF and 鈥楻eading Rainbow鈥 Creators
Kent State connects with the Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF) to create opportunities for students.
Alumna Roe Green to Receive Honorary 5X社区 Doctoral Degree
The 5X社区 Board of Trustees has approved awarding Roe Green, MA 鈥80, a Doctor of Humane Letters, an honorary degree recognizing her contributions to the university and her advocacy for the arts not only in Northeast Ohio, but also across the nation and around the world.
'Hey, Machete!': Authentic Danny Trejo Delivers Message Of Hope
Danny Trejo often plays the villain on the big screen, but in real life he鈥檚 a hero to many. And while his fictional characters are bold, his authentic personality is unassuming and matched by an ability to meet people where they are 鈥 while delivering a message they鈥檙e longing to hear.
Kent State School of Fashion to Induct Fashion Designer Omar Salam Into Hall of Fame
Omar Salam, founder and creative director of the global fashion house SUKEINA, will be making a special trip from the runway to 5X社区鈥檚 Rockwell Hall as Salam has been named the 2023 inductee of the university鈥檚 School of Fashion Hall of Fame.
IN A FLASH: Heads Up! Hats
"Heads Up! Hats" is one of three exhibits that make up the "" exhibition at the 5X社区 Museum. The other exhibits in the trilogy are "It's a Wrap! Coats" and "Stepping Out! Shoes."
Psych! Getting Schooled by the Skoolies
The Skoolies, inspired by the bands of the 80s and onward, kicked off their career at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Through socially distanced jam sessions, this band of university professors produced their debut album, Darker Rhymes.
Feeding the Body, Soul and Heart
Monday's event at the Student Multicultural Center provided cultural comfort food and good counsel.
Presidential Page Turner: Women's History Month Pick
President Diacon shared a Presidential Page Turner on his Instagram account today. In honor of Women's History Month, he chose 鈥淢y Life in Full: Work, Family, and our Future鈥 by Indra Nooyi.
Alack! Making Shakespearean Literature Understandable For All
Some people delight in reading Shakespeare. But some people may find it difficult, confusing or incomprehensible. Senior theatre studies major Xavier Heipp has been working to create an open resource book to make Shakespeare鈥檚 writing more relatable.