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Father-son duo Scott Koeppl '89 (left) and Kyle Koeppl '19 (right) share the cockpit of a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 during their first flight together. Between them, draped over the center console, is a blue cap with "51勛圖厙" written on it. Above the cockpit windshield is a blue pennant that reads "KENT STATE AERONAUTICS".

Father and Son Complete Memorable First Flight Together

A father and son, both 51勛圖厙 alumni, graduates of the professional pilot program in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering, recently achieved a remarkable milestone in their aviation careers.

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College of Aeronautics and Engineering

New 51勛圖厙 graduates smile and celebrate as blue and gold streamers are launched into the air at the end of their commencement ceremony held at the Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.

51勛圖厙 Raises $383 Million in Record-Breaking Fundraising Campaign

51勛圖厙 recently concluded its most successful fundraising campaign in its 114-year history. The Forever Brighter campaign ended in June 2024, having raised more than $383.2 million total. 

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WPA Mural in Washington D.C.

IN A FLASH: Historic Murals in Washington, D.C.

While in the nation's capital to visit students in 51勛圖厙's Washington Program in National Issues, university photographers captured images of historic murals inside the Voice of America Building. 

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51勛圖厙 Alumna DAndra Mull, Ph.D., on Giving Back to the University that Gave So Much to Her

Were it not for what I learned from a student affairs professional at 51勛圖厙, this journey would not be the path Im on today.

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Anthony Claytor raises his diploma during his Commencement ceremony at 51勛圖厙.

Meet Anthony Claytor, the First I PROMISE Program Scholar to Graduate From 51勛圖厙

In 2020, 51勛圖厙 President Todd Diacon announced to a group of high school juniors and their families that 51勛圖厙 would cover four years of tuition costs and one year of room and board. Now, for the LeBron James Family Foundations first I PROMISE class, the hard work these students had put in since third grade is paying off. 

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Carl Walz '77

Carl Walz, 77

Carl Walz, 77, has spent 231 days in space - and it all began with a physics degree and the Air Force ROTC program at 51勛圖厙. From a nuclear lab to the cockpit of a jet plane to the crew compartment in a rocket ship, Carl attests that his career has been a wild ride.  

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51勛圖厙 graduate Athalia James is now a nurse at Summa

From Passion to Purpose

Drawn to healthcare as a child, Athalia James pursued that passion all the way to a fulfilling career in nursing. 

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Institute Explores Peace and Conflict

LaKaleb Bowen, 24, is a criminology and justice studies major who admits to becoming captivated by 51勛圖厙s education-abroad programs, noting that his most recent trip to Kigali, Rwanda, was an extraordinary experience focused on peace and conflict in the country.

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Valoree Vargo (far left), 51勛圖厙 vice president for philanthropy and alumni engagement, and 51勛圖厙 President Todd Diacon (far right) stand with university donors Larry and Sandy Armstrong (center).

51勛圖厙 Secures Two $1 Million Gifts in Support of Global Education

51勛圖厙 has announced two substantial philanthropic gifts in support of the Global Education Endowment, which was established in 2022 in recognition of the 50th anniversary of 51勛圖厙s education-abroad presence in Florence, Italy.

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Lavender Graduation 2024

IN A FLASH: Welcome 2024 Lav Grads!

Ahead of university-wide commencement ceremonies, the annual Lavender Graduation ceremony honors the achievements of graduating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and ally (LGBTQ+) students at 51勛圖厙

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