As the season changes, it’s the perfect time to check in on your health. Employee Wellness is excited to announce that our biometric screening and flu shot appointments are officially here and that registration is now open! Knowing your numbers is one of the most powerful steps you can take toward maintaining long-term wellness. A biometric screening provides a quick, convenient snapshot of your overall health metrics. Schedule your appointment now through the BeWell portal! First time using the portal? Follow the setup instructions available here.Kent Campus Screenings and Flu ShotsKent Campu...

 Where Engineering Meets Startup SpeedBenjamin "Ben" Windt, an Aerospace Engineering major at Kent State University's College of Aeronautics and Engineering, spent his spring 2026 semester as an Aerospace Engineering Intern at LeapFast Manufacturing Inc., a manufacturer of metal-based parts for industries including aerospace, oil and gas, and defense.LeapFast uses a NASA-patented process called Bobbin Friction Stir Deposition (B-FSD) to manufacture parts in a single step, cutting manufacturing times from months to weeks. Ben pointed to an example from Kent State’s Astroflas...

Aerospace engineering student Mateus Lampe Holovaty nearly gave up on finding an internship. Then one opportunity changed the direction of his career.An Uphill SearchFinding an internship as an international student in aerospace comes with a challenge many students never have to consider: Most companies in the field require ITAR clearance, which rules out a large share of opportunities before an application is ever submitted. Mateus Lampe Holovaty, an Aerospace Engineering major at Kent State University's College of Aeronautics and Engineering, knew that struggle firsthand. He had all but give...

Kent State University invites the community to experience aviation history, emerging technology and family-friendly STEM activities at the annual Aeronautics and Engineering Expo from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Kent State University Airport. For more than two decades, the Aeronautics and Engineering Expo has opened the airport to the community for a day that brings together historic and modern aircraft, airplane rides, aviation experiences, engineering demonstrations and activities for visitors of all ages. “At the Aeronautics and Engineering Expo, our airport bec...