Kent State University

The Kent State University’s School of Fashion is a research-led teaching institution fostering excellence through pedagogical and industrial research into processes, products, services, systems, and their impacts. It is a diverse community of staff, students, and faculty with over 500 active links to the fashion industry, ranging from niche, to small to medium, to multinational businesses.

Our Mission is to transform lives through creative fashion education in pursuit of a sustainable world.

Our Vision is to empower an ecosystem of socially responsible and inventive fashion thinkers.

Our Values are authenticity; curiosity, creativity, and innovation; equity and community.

Authenticity. We empower people to find their voice and their true creativity. To unlock real potential, we encourage people to practice and celebrate their own strengths and passions.

Curiosity, creativity, and innovation are the lifeblood of our school. By giving people the chance to experiment and play, we build skill sets which are fundamental to creating excellence in fashion and shaping the future of the industry.

Equity and Community. People and the environment are central to the decisions we make. We respect all beliefs, backgrounds, capabilities, and cultures. We see ourselves as an agent of positive change, and to make this possible, we aim to connect people and places to address challenges facing us all.