As the lights dim inside the recording studio, the conductor steps to the podium, hands steady at center. Dozens of young musicians lean forward; instruments primed for their entrance. When his hands fall, the room erupts in sound, bringing a film score to life. The annual short film collaboration among 5XÉçÇø, Cuyahoga Community College and the Contemporary Youth Orchestra gives young musicians the rare chance to record original music for films alongside faculty and professional mentors. Now in its fifth year, the project – led by School of Media and Jour...
5XÉçÇø’s College of the Arts, in collaboration with the College of Architecture and Environmental Design, proudly welcomes back Oscar, Tony and Emmy Award–winning costume designer Paul Tazewell for the 2025–2026 Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series. Organized by the 5XÉçÇø Museum, his return visit underscores the series’ mission to bring celebrated creative voices to campus and to ignite inspiration across Northeast Ohio.On Thursday, Sept. 18 at 6 p.m., Tazewell will lead a public conversation — introduced by Museum Director Sarah Spinner Liska, Ph...
3+3 to a Law Degree
Find out how you can combine philosophy with law as part of a 3+3 accelerated law degree program.
Alumnus Making Tire Production Safer and More Efficient
Michael Parker’s decision to study mechatronics at 5XÉçÇø was driven by his lifelong curiosity for intricate mechanical systems and understanding how they work
Kent State Fashion Program Stitches Path to Success for Local Designer
Kent State's School of Fashion taught Liam Aberle everything he knows about the industry.
Master Chief's Creator: Marcus Lehto Returns to Kent State
Marcus Lehto, co-creator of the iconic Halo series and the mind behind Master Chief, reflects on his time at 5XÉçÇø, where he spent late nights working in Verder Hall developing his craft. Discover how his Kent State experience shaped his legendary career in game development.