events and awards
3 fashion shows
News feature
Undergraduate symposium
kent state
annual fashion shows
Opening Night Annual Fashion Show
Awards Night Annual Fashion Show
Techstyle lab award
Given to an innovative collection or design utilizing digitalization and technology housed in the TechStyleLAB to express the designer’s vision.
Sponsored by Ken Robinson
2026 Fashion Hall of Fame Gala
2026 Hall of Fame Inductee: fern mallis
Fern Mallis, the award‑winning creator of New York Fashion Week, is widely regarded as the “Godmother of Fashion” for the transformative leadership she brought to the industry through her roles at the Council of Fashion Designers of America and IMG Fashion.
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CLE Weekend is a one-hour weekly lifestyle program on Cleveland 19 News (WOIO) that airs Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.. Hosted by longtime anchor Jamie Sullivan, the show highlights local Northeast Ohio people, community events, food, and attractions to help viewers kick off their weekend.
Runway Ready: Kent State Seniors Showcase 173 Innovative Looks for Annual Fashion Week
Saturday April 25, 2026
Kent State's Fashion Week features 173 looks from 48 senior designers, including adaptive wear & menswear, juried by industry critics.
Undergrad research symposium
The Undergraduate Symposium provides an opportunity for undergraduate students and recent graduates to showcase their hands-on involvement in research and creative endeavors to a larger audience. About 212 faculty mentors guided the student presenters in their endeavors.
Students from all majors on all of Kent State’s eight campuses were encouraged to submit their completed or ongoing work through posters, oral presentations or any creative medium.
All research, scholarly work or creative activity must be completed in collaboration with a faculty or graduate student mentor.
