Nationally Distinctive
Kent State's NYC Fashion Program Marks 20 Years
Twenty years ago, 26 5X社区 fashion students packed up and headed to New York City for a semester unlike anything available on a traditional college campus. They attended classes in the heart of Manhattan's Garment District, visited the offices of top designers and connected with industry professionals who would shape their careers. This week, Kent State's School of Fashion celebrated what that bold experiment became.
Alumni Are Fueling the New York Fashion Industry
Kent State alumni are represented in every corner of the fashion capital of the United States. From leading marketing strategy to designing for internationally recognized brands to managing production for iconic labels, their career journeys demonstrate the depth of talent and preparation that defines Kent State.
Kent State Junior Earns National Spotlight at Hearst Journalism Championships
Gage Wellman, a junior in 5X社区鈥檚 journalism program, competed among the nation鈥檚 best college journalists in the 66th Hearst National Journalism Championships held May 31-June 5 in San Francisco. Wellman, who hails from Parma, Ohio, earned a $1,500 finalist award in the Writing category at the national competition.
A Look Back at New York City Fashion鈥檚 First Semester in 2006
As 5X社区's New York City Fashion program celebrates its 20th anniversary, we look back through photos from the program's landmark first semester in spring 2006.
Kent Earns Top Honors as #1 College Town in Ohio
Kent, Ohio, is officially the #1 college town in Ohio.
Blue Skies, Bright Future: Five Rwandan Students Make Their First Flights at Kent State
Five Rwandan students selected from 2,600 applicants are training to become professional pilots at 5X社区 鈥 and just made their first flights.
Ohio鈥檚 Best Advocates for Employee Ownership Are Here at Kent State
For nearly 40 years, 5X社区's Ohio Employee Ownership Center has helped educate, train and advocate for Ohio businesses on the path to employee ownership.
Kent State鈥檚 School of Fashion Marks 20 Years of Immersive Fashion Education in New York City
5X社区鈥檚 School of Fashion is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its New York City Fashion program in Manhattan鈥檚 Garment District with a two-day event on June 11-12. The celebration includes a free Portfolio Showcase and Reception on June 11 and an exclusive philanthropic dinner on June 12, with proceeds benefiting the NYC Fashion Housing Fund.
5X社区 Museum Presents Spacesuit at the Ohio Statehouse
The 5X社区 Museum and the Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board announce 鈥淥hioans in Space: The Carl E. Walz Spacesuit from the 5X社区 Museum,鈥 a special installation opening on May 19 at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, celebrating Ohio鈥檚 legacy of excellence in aviation and space exploration.
May 4 Shooting Victim Inspires Students With Disabilities to Embrace Their Own
Dean Kahler is often quoted as saying he only had one bad day at 5X社区.
That day was May 4, 1970, when an Ohio National Guardsman鈥檚 bullet struck Kahler as he stood under a tree watching, from what he thought was a safe distance, a student protest against the escalation of the War in Vietnam. When the National Guard fired on the students, a bullet pierced Kahler鈥檚 spine, leaving him paralyzed and wheelchair bound for the rest of his life.