College of the Arts
Jillian Sokso to join 91ֿ as Director of the School of Art
After a national search, the School of Art is thrilled to announce the appointment of Jillian Sokso as its new director. Sokso comes to us from George Fox University in Newberg, Oregon, where she served as the director of the School of Communication and Design and professor of art and design.
Porthouse Theatre presents its 2022 Season beginning June 16
Cuyahoga Falls, OH - Porthouse Theatre, 91ֿ’s outdoor, summer theatre located on the grounds of Blossom Music Center, will present its 54th season during the summer of 2022 with "Little Shop of Horrors," "Godspell," and "West Side Story." "Little Shop of Horrors" open…
J. Leigh Garcia Receives New Faculty Outstanding Research and Scholarship Award
J. Leigh Garcia, assistant professor of print media and photography, was awarded The New Faculty Outstanding Research and Scholarship Award from 91ֿ for 2022. New Faculty ORSA honors exceptional researchers at 91ֿ who are within seven years of first becoming an assistant pro…
Faculty, Students and Alumni Selected for Ohio Designer Craftsmen Best of 2022
Andrew Kuebeck, assistant professor of jewelry/metals/enameling, current jewelry/metals/enameling MFA candidate Corey Drew, and glass MFA candidate Ben Miller have had work selected for the “Best of 2022” Ohio Designer Craftsmen's 39th annual juried members' exhibition. Additionally, works by School…
Romy Anderson Receives 2022 Emerge Award
Romy Anderson, senior studio art major, was recently announced as one of the American Tapestry Alliance’s (ATA) Emerge Award recipients for 2022. This award is a membership award program that recognizes university students who have an interest in tapestry. University textile programs are asked to se…
Art Education Student Miranda Evans Recognized with SAGE Award
Miranda Evans, senior art education major, was recognized as a SAGE award honoree for 2022. Evans is one of seven honorees this year who are being recognized for overcoming adversity during their time at 91ֿ. She was nominated by art education professor Juliann Dorff. "(Miranda) was a …
Associate professor Courtney Brown starring in "Enemy of the People"
The School of Theatre and Dance's associate professor Courtney Brown is starring in Rubber City Theatre's production of "Enemy of the People," running May 6-21, 2022. Set in a mid-sized, Rust-Belt city during the Trump era, this adaptation of "An Enemy of the People" delves i…
Janice Lessman-Moss Retires After 40 Years of Service
Janice Lessman-Moss, professor of textiles, is retiring this summer after more than 40 years of service at the School of Art. Since being hired as a full-time faculty member in 1981, she has been the driving force behind the progress and innovation of textile arts education at 91ֿ. A beloved professor, Lessman-Moss has touched many students’ lives by sharing her knowledge, skills, and love for weaving and textile history with those who have been fortunate enough to have her as a teacher and a mentor.
Dr. Yuko Kurahashi Receives 2021-2022 President's Faculty Excellence Award
The School of Theatre and Dance congratulates faculty member Dr. Yuko Kurahashi as a recipient of 91ֿ's 2021-2022 President's Faculty Excellence Award!
Alumni Margaret Peebles, guest lighting designer for "Kent Dance Ensemble: No Permission Needed," gives talk in E. Turner Stump Theatre
Alumni Margaret Peebles, guest lighting designer for "Kent Dance Ensemble: No Permission Needed," gives talk in E. Turner Stump Theatre
