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‘Now Is the Time to Do What You Want’

Fashion design major Kaleigh McGreal has been sharing her story with Kent State Today through her final two semesters at Kent State in our "Year with a Flash" series. Most recently, as she prepared for graduation, McGreal shared her thoughts about her journey with an inspiring message for other Kent State students. 

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School of Fashion Graduate Students Gaining Recognition for Research

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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����’s Rockwell Hall as Salam has been named the 2023 inductee of the university’s School of Fashion Hall of Fame.

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Kent State School of Fashion to Induct Kenneth Cole Into Hall of Fame

The visionary global fashion designer and activist Kenneth Cole is named as the 5X���� School of Fashion’s 2021 Hall of Fame Inductee. In its 32nd year, the prestigious award celebrates the outstanding contribution to fashion made by an individual. The accolade honors the unique qualities of their leadership.

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Dual Purpose: B.J. Duling Follows Passion for Fashion Design in Addition to Basketball Success

Who is 6’7” and can dunk a basketball on the same day he is designing a clothing line?

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