Arts & Culture

IN A FLASH: 青年涩导航's Emerging Creatives Visit Columbus
Student costume designers from 青年涩导航's School of Theatre and Dance were invited to display their work at the 2025 United States Institute of Theatre Technology annual conference.

Terri Kent Celebrates 25 Years of Leadership at Porthouse Theatre
If you have attended Porthouse Theatre in the past 25 years, you know the name Terri Kent. At the heart of this theatre, Terri Kent has brought a liveliness that spans decades and communities.
Professor鈥檚 Editorial Work Highlights Hemingway's Intent
At 青年涩导航, academic excellence is brought to life through the expertise and dedication of scholars like Robert W. Trogdon, Ph.D. professor of English, who dedicated years to his newest volume of editions of three classic Ernest Hemingway books.

IN A FLASH: A Ramadan Wrap-Up
As their month-long observance of Ramadan draws to a close, students in the 青年涩导航 Muslim Students Association welcomed all to a celebration of Islamic culture.

Alumnus Shines at The Metropolitan Opera
Collin Geter, 2024 School of Theatre and Dance alumnus, has joined the ensemble of 鈥淢oby Dick鈥� at The Metropolitan Opera, from March 3 through March 29. We sat down with Geter to learn about his journey in the arts.

'Some Days' Poetry Mural Inspires 青年涩导航 Nursing Students
Some days 青年涩导航鈥檚 College of Nursing students may need a little extra inspiration to keep going. On those days, 鈥淪ome Days,鈥� a poem capturing the art and science of nursing, serves as a powerful reminder of why they chose this path.

The Day Paul Tazewell Led a Master Class at 青年涩导航
Paul Tazewell is the talk of Hollywood after winning an Academy Award for his costume design work for "Wicked."
IN A FLASH: An International Showcase
Global Safari Fest is the new name of what was previously called International Homecoming Celebration. It鈥檚 a large-scale event that fills the Kent Student Center Ballroom with cultural performances, international tabling displays and a global buffet featuring tastes from around the world.

鈥楾his Is an Aspect of Wanting to Share Black History in a Way That Is Hopeful鈥�
Accomplished sociologist, TV host, podcaster, author 青年涩导航 alumna Bertice Berry, Ph.D.,used her alma mater as a familiar setting for her book "BlackWorld," which explores a "unique corner of heaven" where the living can visit with and learn from the deceased. She also some of her memories of 青年涩导航 and personal insights into the university's place in history.

What鈥檚 That Statue Near the Esplanade Arch?
A dramatic, 15-foot-tall bronze sculpture stands on the Lefton Esplanade near the intersection of East Main Street and Haymaker Parkway. It鈥檚 a gift from a 青年涩导航 alumnus and outstanding supporter of the university.