A recent articulation agreement between Kent State University’s College of Applied and Technical Sciences (CATS) and the Cincinnati School of Mortuary Science provides a seamless pathway for students to earn a Bachelor of Mortuary Science degree. To help industry professionals, educators and students understand the benefits of this partnership, an informational gathering is scheduled for Sept. 29 on the Kent State Ashtabula Campus from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of Susan J. Stocker Hall.The free event will include panel discussions and breakout sessions with industry leaders, alumni a...

Kent State University School of Fashion alumna, Jasmine Rene Johnson, was recently featured on Cleveland.com for her unconventional journey in the fashion world. Johnson transitioned from Kent State to designing wedding wear and boxing apparel, which can be seen on major networks like ESPN and Showtime. Johnson spoke about finding her passion for sewing in high school, leading her to Kent State University’s fashion design program. After graduation, she worked at a post office while creating custom dresses to build her business. “Every dress I’ve worked on has been a learning experience in...