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Six Students and One Aircraft
A team of six engineering students set out to design, build and fly a large-scale cargo remote-controlled aircraft for the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Design/Build/Fly competition.
Kent State's NYC Fashion Program Marks 20 Years
Twenty years ago, 26 Kent State University fashion students packed up and headed to New York City for a semester unlike anything available on a traditional college campus. They attended classes in the heart of Manhattan's Garment District, visited the offices of top designers and connected with industry professionals who would shape their careers. This week, Kent State's School of Fashion celebrated what that bold experiment became.
Alumni Are Fueling the New York Fashion Industry
Kent State alumni are represented in every corner of the fashion capital of the United States. From leading marketing strategy to designing for internationally recognized brands to managing production for iconic labels, their career journeys demonstrate the depth of talent and preparation that defines Kent State.
A Look Back at New York City Fashion’s First Semester in 2006
As Kent State University's New York City Fashion program celebrates its 20th anniversary, we look back through photos from the program's landmark first semester in spring 2006.
Kent Earns Top Honors as No. 1 College Town in Ohio
Kent, Ohio, is officially the No. 1 college town in Ohio.
Blue Skies, Bright Future: Five Rwandan Students Make Their First Flights at Kent State
Five Rwandan students selected from 2,600 applicants are training to become professional pilots at Kent State University – and just made their first flights.
Ohio’s Best Advocates for Employee Ownership Are Here at Kent State
For nearly 40 years, Kent State University's Ohio Employee Ownership Center has helped educate, train and advocate for Ohio businesses on the path to employee ownership.
Kent State’s School of Fashion Marks 20 Years of Immersive Fashion Education in New York City
Kent State University’s School of Fashion is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its New York City Fashion program in Manhattan’s Garment District with a two-day event on June 11-12. The celebration includes a free Portfolio Showcase and Reception on June 11 and an exclusive philanthropic dinner on June 12, with proceeds benefiting the NYC Fashion Housing Fund.
Kent State University Museum Presents Spacesuit at the Ohio Statehouse
The Kent State University Museum and the Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board announce “Ohioans in Space: The Carl E. Walz Spacesuit from the Kent State University Museum,” a special installation opening on May 19 at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, celebrating Ohio’s legacy of excellence in aviation and space exploration.
May 4 Shooting Victim Inspires Students With Disabilities to Embrace Their Own
Dean Kahler is often quoted as saying he only had one bad day at Kent State University.
That day was May 4, 1970, when an Ohio National Guardsman’s bullet struck Kahler as he stood under a tree watching, from what he thought was a safe distance, a student protest against the escalation of the War in Vietnam. When the National Guard fired on the students, a bullet pierced Kahler’s spine, leaving him paralyzed and wheelchair bound for the rest of his life.
