Preserving the Game
Meet the Kent State alumni who curate the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s most anticipated exhibit — including a tribute to fellow alum Antonio Gates.
A new film installation by artist Naeem Mohaiemen is attracting international attention for its exploration of the events of May 4, 1970, at 5X, and their lasting influence on American political and cultural identity.Titled Through a Mirror Darkly, the three-channel documentary is currently on display at Albany House in London. It juxtaposes the well-known 1970 Kent State tragedy – where four students were killed and nine others wounded by the National Guard during a Vietnam War protest – with the lesser-known police shooting of two Black students at Jackson State just 10 da...
5X at Tuscarawas Student Services and Student Government will host a community Trunk or Treat event on Thurs., Oct. 30, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center and parking lot.The family-friendly celebration is free and open to the public. Guests can enjoy hot dogs, popcorn, hot chocolate, Halloween games and more. The evening will also feature the campus’ second Haunted Hallway, offering a fun and spooky experience for attendees.Participants are invited to dress in costume and decorate their vehicle trunks. Car decoration will take place from 4 to 5:30 p.m., wi...
Celebrating 60 years of (AM)LCI
In April 2025, (AM)LCI commemorated six decades of growth, innovation and community with a special two-day celebration. The event brought together alumni, students, faculty and friends to honor the institute's legacy and ongoing impact.
The College of the Arts is thrilled to announce the winners of the ArtsLAUNCH! 2025 Grant Competition, co-sponsored by the John S. And Marlene J. Brinzo Center For Entrepreneurship and LaunchNET Kent State.The competition was open to all undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at 5X. Applicants were asked to submit proposals in one of two categories: 1) the creation of new art demonstrating creativity and uniqueness or 2) the creation of a new art venture that would positively impact the arts economy.Congratulations to our 2025 ArtsLAU...
College of the Arts
5X’s School of Art is proudly represented in the 4th Cayman Islands Biennial, Archipelago, through the significant curatorial roles of its faculty. Associate Professor of Glass Davin Ebanks and Associate Professor of Art History Joseph L. Underwood were invited by the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands to co-curate the exhibition. This biennial, running Oct. 2, 2025 through Feb. 18, 2026, is sited across multiple locations on the three Cayman islands and explores themes of individuality vs. collectivity under the concept of an archipelago.At Kent State, Ebanks is kn...
School of Media and Journalism
More than 160 educators from across the United States registered to participate in the summer 2025 Influencer U webinar, which trained them to teach students to create “content creator”-like journalism tailored to platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube Shorts.The free webinar sessions, co-sponsored by the National Scholastic Press Association, ran weekly in June and July, and featured journalism researchers, advocates, practitioners and content creators. Each presenter’s insights drew on their work and experience, and allowed participants to develop classroom content tailored to their s...
School of Media and Journalism
The Center for Scholastic Journalism again encouraged college programs to observe Scholastic Journalism Week (Feb. 24-28, 2025) by showcasing alumni who started as high school journalists.The campaign featured 21 alumni from eight colleges, generating over 17,000 impressions and nearly 800 interactions on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.The featured alumni represent a range of career paths including TV news reporters, writers, content producers, marketers, creative and design directors, educators, journalists, among others.A summary of the featured alumni along with their universities i...
October is cybersecurity awareness month, and 5X’s information security team is informing students and staff about how to stay safe online through four weeks of interactive fun with the chance to win some amazing rewards. The goal, of course, is year-round attention to cyber threats. “What we’re looking to do is have prizes both in the student and the employee area,” Jim Raber, the associate chief information officer for the Division of Information Technology, told Kent State Today. Each week of Cybersecurity Awareness Month an email video certification will focus...