Join the College of Architecture and Environmental Design for the Spring 2026 Lecture Series as Lisa Tziona Switkin presents “Sensing Place." Lisa Switkin is a Partner at Field Operations, where she leads transformative projects at the intersection of ecology, urbanism, and community. Lisa will share her approach to the public realm as a dynamic medium—one that holds memory, enables discovery, and shapes experience.

Join the College of Architecture and Environmental Design for the Spring 2026 Lecture Series as Merrill Elam and Mack Scogin present “Recent Works". Mack Scogin and Merrill Elam are esteemed American architects widely recognized for their innovative and thought-provoking architectural designs. Together, they have built a formidable partnership, blending their distinct design sensibilities and intellectual rigor to create structures that push the boundaries of traditional architectural conventions.

I AM FIRST: Olivia Voyzey ’25

Olivia Voyzey holding her diploma win the cap and gown.

Originally Posted in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering A lifelong love of aircraft and unwavering support from her parents to pursue her dreams helped Olivia Voyzey '25 excel as a first-generation aerospace engineering student at Kent State University. “Being a first-generation student means opening doors my family never had the chance to walk through,” Voyzey said. “For my family, it represents pride, perseverance, and proof that dedication can create opportunities.”Those opportunities did not always come with a clear roadmap. “I often had to figure out how to access resources, ...

National Gay Pilots Association

The NGPA dates back to around 1990 out of Provincetown, Massachusetts. A handful of gay pilots gathered very discreetly to support each other and fight for equality.
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