School of Fashion
College of the Arts Faculty Shine at University Honors Banquet
College of the Arts faculty members were recognized by 5X社区 at the Honors Banquet held on April 24, 2024.
Runway Creations Dazzle at Annual Fashion Show
A sea of silk and satin, leather and lace floated down the runway as 5X社区鈥檚 Annual Fashion Show debuted to an enthusiastic crowd filling the Kent Student Center Ballroom Thursday night.
IN A FLASH: Avatars Walk the Runway
Students from Kent State's School of Fashion were able to showcase their designs digitally, by clothing avatar models, for a runway show on floor-to-ceiling, wraparound screens at the DI Hub's Blank Lab.
Victoria鈥檚 Secret: The Kent State Museum Houses Many Surprises
When Kent State Today asked 5X社区 Museum Director Sarah Rogers to put together a list of her 鈥楾op Five Finds鈥 at the museum 鈥 must-see items, her favorite pieces, or cool or unusual items that might surprise visitors 鈥 she did not disappoint
Honoring Honors College Class of 2024
Honors College students graduating in spring, summer and fall 2024, along with distinguished faculty and alumni were honored at a special luncheon event in the Kent Student Center Ballroom.
Student Spotlight: Sarah Hayden
Meet Sarah Hayden!
鈥淲hen I began the college search process as a transfer student, I knew I did not want to go into a big city to get a degree in fashion. I wanted to have a great college experience however, I still wanted to get a degree from a world-renowned program,鈥 said Sarah. Kent State was the right fit for Sarah鈥檚 goals. The School of Fashion requires students to study abroad, obtain internships and select a minor. These requirements give students the tools to succeed in their field.
The Sky(line)'s The Limit: Anne Johnson's Journey to Becoming a Successful Entrepreneur
From humble beginnings, in her sophomore year Stopher-Johnson dorm room and just one sewing machine, to becoming a retailer with national clients and a loyal customer base, Anne Johnson鈥檚 story serves as an inspiration to us all. Johnson is a 5X社区 Honors College alumna from Men鈥
Rachel LoMonaco-Benzing, Ph.D., Announced as 2024 Distinguished Honors Faculty Award Recipient
Rachel LoMonaco-Benzing鈥檚 journey to becoming an inspiring and impactful professor was anything but typical. After graduating from the University of Rhode Island and receiving a Bachelor of Science in textile, fashion, merchandising and design, with an apparel design focus and a Bachelor of Art鈥
鈥楾his is Going to be My Crunch Time Right Now鈥
A soon-to-be Kent State graduate has had a busy semester preparing for the School of Fashion's Annual Fashion Show and job hunting after graduation.
鈥楽ay Yes to Everything鈥
As part of Women's History Month, the director of Kent State New York City Fashion shares her experience and offers advice that's both practical and empowering for women looking to break into the fashion industry.