Standing at the Kennedy Space Center’s Banana Creek viewing area on Nov. 4, Mackenzie Guy watched in awe as her research project blasted off toward the International Space Station, marking a milestone in her academic journey that transcended her aviation studies.Under the guidance of faculty advisor and assistant professor Syed A.M. Shihab, Ph.D., Guy, a sophomore professional pilot major in the Honors College, and fellow College of Aeronautics and Engineering student Jonathan King, a junior aeronautical systems engineering major with an unmanned aircraft systems minor, had their plant g...

Kent State University’s financial outlook and ratings remain strong, ensuring it can deliver on its commitment to provide a world-class education and prepare tomorrow’s workforce, as the university has done throughout its 114-year history. The university is implementing proactive financial measures to position itself for continued success in its mission of providing high-quality education and supporting the success of its students for generations to come.These key steps come at a time when some smaller universities are struggling – even closing – in Northeast Ohio and state universities a...