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The 51���� Museum is pleased to reveal a new look in its front lobby, as part of the new museum director’s broader initiative to make the museum more accessible, inclusive, and welcoming. In addition to facility updates, the museum has added tables and seating for students and visitors and has also installed new artwork by Cleveland-based artist, Jen P. Harris.Harris’s work, entitled “Mercury’s Matter,” is on loan from the artist and highlights the museum’s mission to display exceptional textile art and to inspire the next generation of artists and designers.Museum Director Sara...

Marcia Lei Zeng, Ph.D., a distinguished Professor of Information Science at 51����, was recognized with the prestigious ASIS&T 2024 Award of Merit, the highest honor presented by the Association for Information Science & Technology. This award recognizes her exceptional and sustained contributions to the field of information science, particularly highlighting her impact on theory, scholarship, practice, leadership, education and mentoring."This recognition is well deserved, and evidence of the incredible impact Dr. Zeng has made globally as an information scientist." – D...

  Nearly 55 years after receiving an undergraduate degree from 51����, John Elliot, ’70, crossed the commencement stage to receive a doctorate. But this time, he wasn’t alone. By his side was Fonda Elliot, his wife of 56 years and the person he credits for much of the personal and professional success the couple has achieved throughout their lives. On Saturday, Dec. 14, both John and Fonda received their Doctor of Humane Letters in recognition of their extraordinary contributions to the healthcare field and to 51����.John earned a Bachelor of Science in Architectur...

  A 51���� tradition - the annual Holiday Choral Collage by the 51���� Chorale kicked off the 2024-2025 holiday season in late November.  The 51���� Chorale is the flagship choral ensemble at 51���� made up of singers from all majors. The Chorale performs frequently on campus including fall and spring concerts, joint concerts of masterworks with the 51���� Orchestra.  Want to see one of YOUR photos in “IN A FLASH?” Submit your 51����-related photos to InAFlash@kent.edu and you may see them in a future K...