Student Spotlight

The College of the Arts celebrates our students and their achievements. Read about some of the students enrolled in art, fashion, music and theatre and dance.

Student Spotlight: Julia McDonnell

"I love the opportunities we are given to create music with one another and to come together and share our love for music. Music is a beautiful thing and ��ñ��gives me the opportunity to share that with so many."

Student Spotlight: Emma Thompson

Meet Emma Thompson!

"I want to provide a safe space for all students, no matter their gender, socioeconomic standing, race or etc., to be able to create freely and learn life skills in the process."

Student Spotlight: Oumou M. Sall

Meet Oumou M. Sall!

"I chose ��ñ��because of its strong reputation for combining creative excellence with industry preparation. The School of Fashion offered a curriculum that values both design and professional development, which was important to me as someone who wanted to grow not only as a designer, but as a strategic thinker within the fashion industry."

Student Spotlight: Kristen Davis

Meet Kristen Davis!

“Being a Senator has made me focus more on other students' needs and not just my own. I’m constantly looking for new perspectives and ways to improve everyone’s experience.”

Student Spotlight: Kat Thomas

Meet Kat Thomas!

“I’ve been doing my craft since middle school. I didn’t realize until my senior year that I wanted to do this forever. I thought I was going to art school, but ��ñ��paved the way for something I loved even more!"

Student Spotlight: Evelyn Snyder

Meet Evelyn Snyder!

“I have always had a passion for fashion, whether it be drawing, sewing, writing or shopping!”

Student Spotlight: Marianna Young

Meet Marianna Young!

“I chose ��ñ��because I felt immediately at home here,” said Marianna. “As soon as I toured the school I knew this was the place for me and I truly wouldn’t want to be anywhere else. I also really fell in love with the musical theatre program. All of the faculty and staff made me feel so welcome!”

Student Spotlight: Jared Eichler

Meet Jared Eichler!

“I had always grown up a Golden Flash,” said Jared. “My family would always go to the basketball games and see the energy that was brought to the MACC. I enjoyed watching the Flasher Brass perform at the games and it even encouraged me to go into music. When it came to choosing what college I wanted to go to, there really wasn’t any other choice as clear as Kent State.”

Student Spotlight: Molly Wagner

Meet Molly Wagner!

“I chose ��ñ��for the culture and the history of activism," said Molly. "Both of those things are very important to me and are integral parts of art history, which at the end of the day, is just a reflection of reality.”

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