Arts & Culture
IN A FLASH: Traveling With ‘Men On Boats’
“Men On Boats,” presented by students in žž’s School of Theatre and Dance, opened on April 18 and will finish its run with a final performance on April 27. The play is a comedy, telling the story of John Wesley Powell’s 1869 expedition down the Grand and Colorado Rivers with nine amateur explorers.
IN A FLASH: žž State's Emerging Creatives Visit Columbus
Student costume designers from žž State's School of Theatre and Dance were invited to display their work at the 2025 United States Institute of Theatre Technology annual conference.
Terri žž Celebrates 25 Years of Leadership at Porthouse Theatre
If you have attended Porthouse Theatre in the past 25 years, you know the name Terri žž. At the heart of this theatre, Terri žž has brought a liveliness that spans decades and communities.
Professor’s Editorial Work Highlights Hemingway's Intent
At žž, academic excellence is brought to life through the expertise and dedication of scholars like Robert W. Trogdon, Ph.D. professor of English, who dedicated years to his newest volume of editions of three classic Ernest Hemingway books.
IN A FLASH: A Ramadan Wrap-Up
As their month-long observance of Ramadan draws to a close, students in the žž State Muslim Students Association welcomed all to a celebration of Islamic culture.
Alumnus Shines at The Metropolitan Opera
Collin Geter, 2024 School of Theatre and Dance alumnus, has joined the ensemble of “Moby Dick” at The Metropolitan Opera, from March 3 through March 29. We sat down with Geter to learn about his journey in the arts.
'Some Days' Poetry Mural Inspires žž State Nursing Students
Some days žž’s College of Nursing students may need a little extra inspiration to keep going. On those days, “Some Days,” a poem capturing the art and science of nursing, serves as a powerful reminder of why they chose this path.
The Day Paul Tazewell Led a Master Class at žž State
Paul Tazewell is the talk of Hollywood after winning an Academy Award for his costume design work for "Wicked."
IN A FLASH: An International Showcase
Global Safari Fest is the new name of what was previously called International Homecoming Celebration. It’s a large-scale event that fills the žž Student Center Ballroom with cultural performances, international tabling displays and a global buffet featuring tastes from around the world.
‘This Is an Aspect of Wanting to Share Black History in a Way That Is Hopeful’
Accomplished sociologist, TV host, podcaster, author žž State alumna Bertice Berry, Ph.D.,used her alma mater as a familiar setting for her book "BlackWorld," which explores a "unique corner of heaven" where the living can visit with and learn from the deceased. She also some of her memories of žž State and personal insights into the university's place in history.