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Alta-X Drone flies over Kent State University

College of Aeronautics and Engineering Celebrates Successful Autonomous Flight of Alta-X Drone

The College of Aeronautics and Engineering (CAE) at Kent State University marked a significant milestone in drone technology on Wednesday, October 25th. Jake Rabinowitz, a senior unmanned aircraft systems flight operations (UAS) student, demonstrated the first fully autonomous flight of the Alta-X cargo drone, executing a hands-off operation from launch to landing.

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Fall Colors From Michael Gershe During Student Flight 2023

Fall, in a Roundabout Way

Michael Gershe had a unique vantage point to capture Northeast Ohio's peak colors coming to life across the Kent Campus. He shared these great shots with Kent State Today.

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Students using computers

Kent State University announces new Educational Partnership Agreement with the National Security Agency

Kent State University proudly announces a new Educational Partnership Agreement (EPA) with the National Security Agency (NSA). This strategic partnership aims to enhance and improve STEM education. Through this agreement, NSA will offer valuable training and mentoring to Kent State personnel in science and technology fields.

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Linell Olecki banner portrait

Alumni Spotlight: Linell Olecki '06—From Kent State Cockpit to Airport Boardroom: Linell's Path to Leading AECOM's Northeast Aviation Team

She came to Kent State chasing a pilot's license, but found her calling in airport management instead. Now she's leading AECOM's Northeast Aviation team, shaping the infrastructure of airports nationwide. Read how a Kent State grad went from the cockpit to the boardroom.

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Alumnus Kyle Craven at his home in Bath

‘Deep Down, I’m Just a Regular Guy’

Kent State alumnus Kyle Craven, aka "Bad Luck Brian," leads a happy - and lucky - life. 

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Girls in Aviation Day

Encouraging Girls to Keep Their Heads in the Clouds

Kent State University student group Women in Aviation served as hosts for Girls in Aviation Day at the Kent State Airport. The young participants had the chance to fly drones, try out a flight simulator and do a pre-flight check inside a real plane.

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One of the winning teams at a prior SKYHACK event

'SKYHACK is for Anyone and Everyone'

An aviation-themed hackathon brings together students from all disciplines and challenges them to develop solutions for real-world aerospace challenges. 

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Evan Vazquez with an aircraft at the Kent State University Airport

His Attitude Matches His Altitude

A positive outlook and a love of flying keep this student pilot soaring toward his career goals. 

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Mechatronics student uses a remote robot

Kent State University's College of Aeronautics and Engineering Earns ABET Accreditation in Mechatronics

Kent State University College of Aeronautics and Engineering’s bachelors degree program in Mechatronics Engineering has been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, and the bachelor's degree program in Mechatronics Engineering Technology has been accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, the global accreditor of college and university programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology.

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Dean Christina Bloebaum and Marla Pérez-Davis standing in the College of Aeronautics

Kent State Faculty Honored as Exceptional Women in Aerospace

Dr. Christina Bloebaum and Dr. Marla Pérez-Davis Recognized for Outstanding Contributions and Leadership

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