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School of Fashion

Liam Aberle, a 2024 ÃÛÑ¿appgrad, is putting his fashion design degree to work at Yellowcake Shop.

Kent State's School of Fashion taught Liam Aberle everything he knows about the industry.

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Tatee Sakr (center) teaches at ÃÛÑ¿appUniversity New York City Fashion

Tatee Sakr's path to success in the fashion world started at ÃÛÑ¿appUniversity. As a 19-year-old immigrant to the U.S., Sakr chose ÃÛÑ¿appUniversity because it was close to her new home in Cleveland and had a reputable fashion design program. Now an industry professional, she is giving back as a key faculty member.

Kaleigh McGreal downtown Kent

Fashion design major Kaleigh McGreal has been sharing her story with ÃÛÑ¿appToday through her final two semesters at ÃÛÑ¿appin our "Year with a Flash" series. Most recently, as she prepared for graduation, McGreal shared her thoughts about her journey with an inspiring message for other ÃÛÑ¿appstudents. 

a sparkling tiara/crown

Alumni Macy Hudson was just named Miss Ohio USA and will compete for Miss USA, while Caitlin Seifert, named Miss Northern Ohio, is competing for a spot the Miss America competition.

Designer Zandra Rhodes

 

The famed British designer nicknamed "the Princess of Punk," Dame Zandra Rhodes, will be inducted into the ÃÛÑ¿appSchool of Fashion Hall of Fame on April 27. 

College of the Arts Faculty Members

College of the Arts faculty members were recognized by ÃÛÑ¿appUniversity at the Honors Banquet held on April 24, 2024.

Fashion show 2024

A sea of silk and satin, leather and lace floated down the runway as ÃÛÑ¿appUniversity’s Annual Fashion Show debuted to an enthusiastic crowd filling the Kent Student Center Ballroom Thursday night.

Virtual Fashion Show 2024

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. 

Fashion finds at the ÃÛÑ¿appMuseum.

When ÃÛÑ¿appToday asked ÃÛÑ¿appUniversity Museum Director Sarah Rogers to put together a list of her ‘Top Five Finds’ at the museum – must-see items, her favorite pieces, or cool or unusual items that might surprise visitors – she did not disappoint

2024 Honors College Graduates

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.