College of the Arts
![Colorful landscape paintings by Eileen Dorsey and a photo of the artist in front of her work.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/EileenDorsey_header.jpg?VersionId=apyBAGrrK7jMueO32GnmIEu9tT6Kan7P&h=02d45252&itok=OXuZOuKH)
Alumni Spotlight - Eileen Dorsey
As an artist, it is always important to connect with the community. An artist’s network, whether it’s through their studio, galleries or even social media, can lead to amazing opportunities and recognition. A shining example of this is School of Art alumna , who began her career as a figurative painter, and later started embracing landscapes after she earned her undergraduate degree.
![Art teacher Maryann Rodin in her classroom](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/MaryannRodin_header.jpg?VersionId=Z_CN_qlf16Efgi9ei.CvMHkgmL9y1tf7&h=e6f36a9c&itok=g7h5scwA)
Alumni Spotlight - Maryann Rodin
![Image of three paintings in a gallery by MFA student Katie Butler and a picture of Katie on the right.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/KatieButler_header.jpg?VersionId=fg10b.vxMmubVR8iMZeTCdVxjBGHHOF3&h=e6f36a9c&itok=lrklPOuf)
Student Spotlight - Katie Butler
![Close up of a cotton plant in a cotton field.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/Krifa%20Story.jpg?VersionId=ry_BMxSr1bCh0KR_gUF9.dknBfDAhcF5&h=62c27c7e&itok=b5oAh1H_)
Cotton in the Curriculum Awards Grant to School of Fashion for the Fourth Year in a Row
![Photo of Wendy K. Matthews leading Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ«'s All-Star Band](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/KSYW%20Story%20WEB.jpg?VersionId=ZSUtI4wN85pTEOJXT46TlKh9Bj.BvZPR&h=78aab1d8&itok=XnjH4zna)
Glauser School of Music Announces Launch of Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« Youth Winds
A new youth wind ensemble, led by the Glauser School's Wendy K. Matthews and colleagues Sarah Kois (M.M. '20) and Garrett Doty, comes to Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University in fall 2021.
![Kenneth Cole image and event information](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/page/Kenneth%20Cole_Social%201500x600_1.jpg?VersionId=MKZ1VZ2Y6FnOK._egPdvvQo.uXML7otT&h=e6f36a9c&itok=PCTjPqNa)
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« School of Fashion to Induct Kenneth Cole Into Hall of Fame
The visionary global fashion designer and activist Kenneth Cole is named as the Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University School of Fashion’s 2021 Hall of Fame Inductee. In its 32nd year, the prestigious award celebrates the outstanding contribution to fashion made by an individual. The accolade honors the unique qualities of their leadership.
![Georgio Sabino III at his exhibition of photography standing in front of a photograph of President Barack Obama.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/Georgio_header.jpg?VersionId=elAnU9jgvuO8XdW44D7I5.daBcMbqbIL&h=e6f36a9c&itok=Y5Z5kz2h)
Alumni Spotlight - Georgio Sabino III
It is not often that you have the opportunity to photograph figures such as Oprah Winfrey or to meet former President Barack Obama, but Georgio Sabino III’s career has led him to do so.
![Theatre students perform](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/Untitled%20design%20%287%29_4.jpg?VersionId=EFZYoRD4rFqLdPN55guh5aVwnx47jObX&h=e6f36a9c&itok=mybnQ13S)
School of Theatre and Dance Ranked in Top 50 of Best Theatre Bachelor's Degrees by Study.com
Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University's School of Theatre and Dance is ranked #50 on Study.com's list of Best Theatre Bachelor's Degree programs in the United States. In addition to this national ranking, the School of Theatre and Dance is one of only two theatre programs from the state of Ohio on the list. In its rankings, Study.com assesses hundreds of universities across the country and selected Â鶹ÊÓƵ×îÐÂ×îÈ« University based on academic and career resources, the quality of education, faculty, and more.
![Fran Ugalde Z. in the Cummings Center by some Native American artifacts. She is installing some of those artifacts on the left from a ladder.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/FranUgalde_header_0.jpg?VersionId=GGm5e9eNBk0oWUpD8KvneXjrlYOCozI0&h=e6f36a9c&itok=pY_3H1dK)