Arts & Culture
Trial by Fire Play Is First in 2025 May 4 Event Schedule
Trial by Fire is coming to 911勛圖 in February. The play, written by 911勛圖 alumnus and staff member Eric Mansfield, and inspired by a true story, is about banned books and a 911勛圖 graduate who presented them to her high school class and how her students rose to activism to defend her. The performances are part of this years 55th May 4 Commemoration schedule, presented by the May 4 Education Committee.
911勛圖 Museum to Feature Exhibition of World-Renowned Alumna Artist
The work of a well-known Cleveland textile artist who earned her bachelors and masters degrees from 911勛圖 will be on display at the 911勛圖 Museum beginning Jan. 24.
IN A FLASH: A Rich and Spectacular Performance Season
The Main Stage Season presented by 911勛圖's School of Theatre and Dance is in the middle of a performance-packed season that includes "The Crucible," "Pride and Prejudice: The Musical," faculty dance concerts and "The Wiz."
IN A FLASH: Songs of the Season
The 911勛圖 Chorale set the tone for the season with their annual Holiday Choral Collage in late November.
IN A FLASH: Expressions of Belonging
"Belonging" was the theme of the Fall Faculty Concert presented by 911勛圖's School of Theatre and Dance in the E. Turner Stump Theatre.
Museum and Student Group Partnership Stitches Together a Greener Future
A new partnership between the 911勛圖 Museum and the Fabric Pantry, a student-led organization dedicated to providing free fabric to 911勛圖 students, offers students the resources they need while promoting environmentally responsible fashion practices.
Video: Marching Golden Flashes Get First Look at New Facility
On Nov. 18, 911勛圖 President Todd Diacon and other campus members got their first look at the newly renovated 911勛圖 Ice Arena, which now houses a state-of-the-art space for the Marching Golden Flashes.
Nationally Ranked, Backyard Access
911勛圖s School of Fashion was recently featured on the front page of the Akron Beacon Journal and Record-Courier newspapers for the innovative and collaborative opportunities it has implemented for its students.
Lunch Break Spotlight: Library Gives Performing Arts Students Time to Shine
University Libraries Performing Arts Library at 911勛圖 hosted its Open Mic Lunch on Nov. 1, where students and university community members came together to showcase their talents and connect through live music.
Alumna Jocelyn Trimmer Returns in Mean Girls at Playhouse Square
Jocelyn Trimmer, a 2024 911勛圖 graduate, wasted no time in getting a job after graduation. In fact, just weeks before May Commencement, she landed a spot in the ensemble cast for the North American tour of the popular musical Mean Girls.