KENT, Ohio — Kent State University Museum has been reaccredited by the American Alliance of Museums, a distinction considered the highest national recognition a museum can receive. The museum is one of just 43 accredited institutions in Ohio.
“The Kent State University Museum is an extraordinary asset for our university,” said Kent State University President Todd Diacon in a statement. “This reaccreditation affirms the exceptional work of Dr. Sarah Spinner Liska, museum director, and the museum team in stewarding a collection that enriches our community and serves as a vital teaching resource for Kent State faculty and students.”
Founded in 1985, the museum grew out of a gift of 4,000 costumes and accessories from New York dress manufacturers Jerry Silverman and Shannon Rodgers. The collection has since grown into one of the nation’s most significant holdings of fashion, textiles and decorative arts. It now totals more than 30,000 objects, ranging from garments, shoes and jewelry to textiles, paintings, glass and other decorative works…