College of Aeronautics and Engineering
Precision Flight Team Places Third in NIFA Regional SAFECON Championship
The Kent State University Precision Flight Team performed well at the National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) Region 3 SAFECON, hosted by The Ohio State University from Oct. 6-11. Kent State secured third place in the overall SAFECON Championship, demonstrating proficiency in both flying and ground events.
Kent State Secures Top Five Finish in ARC Air Derby
Three female pilots from Kent State University College of Aeronautics and Engineering’s professional pilot program secured a top-five finish in the 2024 Air Race Classic (ARC) Air Derby, showcasing their aviation skills across Ohio's skies.
College of Aeronautics and Engineering Welcomes New Director of Center for Advanced Air Mobility
Kent State University has named Rubén Del Rosario, D.Eng. as the new Director of the Center for Advanced Air Mobility and Professor in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering.
Faculty Spotlight: Engineering Professor Wins Top Teaching Honor
Kelsen LaBerge, Ph.D., a professor in Kent State University's College of Aeronautics and Engineering (CAE), has been named one of three recipients of the 2024 Outstanding Teaching Award, the highest honor for non-tenure track and part-time faculty at the university.
Alumni Spotlight - Jim Sebastian
Jim "SeaBass" Sebastian, a distinguished alumnus of Kent State University's College of Aeronautics and Engineering, has been awarded the 2024 Kent State Advocacy Award for his exceptional contributions to his alma mater and its students.
Industry Spotlight - United Aviate
Students in the Wild: Cooper Flora at Howmet Aerospace
Cooper Flora, an aerospace engineering major at Kent State's College of Aeronautics and Engineering (CAE), spent his summer 2024 internship at Howmet Aerospace, gaining valuable experience in the quality department of their truck wheel manufacturing division.
Kent State Alumni to Pilot Goodyear Blimp at Aeronautics and Engineering Expo
Kent State University's Aeronautics and Engineering Expo Promises Fun for All Ages
Kent State University will host the Aeronautics and Engineering Expo (A&E Expo) on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Kent State University Airport. This event offers a day of aviation excitement, hands-on STEM experiences, and family-friendly activities for all ages.
Kent State Alumni Charity Props-4-Paws Raises Funds For Local Animal Shelters
At the Kent State University Airport, two alumni are proving that the sky's not the limit when it comes to helping animals in need.