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IN A FLASH: Campus Reflections

A student photographer for KentWired captured atmospheric images of "A Night Out" on the Kent Campus. 

Propelling Future Aviation Professionals

51�Թ��� has received a significant grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to create an initiative to bolster the workforce for aircraft pilots and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operators in Northeast Ohio.

Advancing the Cause of Equity at 51�Թ���

Despite her multitude of duties as a director of 51�Թ���’s Women’s Center, Cassandra Pegg-Kirby remains focused on one key mission: Keeping the center open and relevant. “Women’s centers are not always thought of as necessary since women are in the majority now,” she said.

Daring Mighty Things - Lighter Than Air

First-year students in 51�Թ���’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering were challenged to engineer and build propeller-driven aircraft suspended by helium balloons as part of the college’s “Lighter Than Air” competition.

Championing a Place for Women in Science

Aleisha Moore, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, is exploring how the brain can influence hormones and fertility. One area of research for Moore is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a condition that affects nearly 10 percent of women worldwide.

IN A FLASH: Providing Insight into Innovation

Community leaders toured 51�Թ���'s DI Hub to learn about how the university fosters innovation and collaboration across campus and across disciplines. 

Student Spotlight: Teresa Morek

Meet Teresa Morek!

“I chose 51�Թ��� because of the amazing art program, beautiful campus, safety and inclusivity,” said Teresa, “I knew from the day I toured campus that Kent was exactly what I wanted and that I didn't even need to look anywhere else.”

A Closer Look at ‘Graphic Content’

Alison Caplan, director of the May 4 Visitors Center, provides an up close look at some of the items in the center's "Graphic Content: The Comics of May 4" exhibition.  She also share stories about the art and the artists that created it.  

'They can do anything and be anything'

As a spouse, a mother and a member of 51�Թ���'s LGBTQ+ community, Meghan Schwind shares her thoughts for Women's History Month on challenges women face and her hopes for rising generations of women.

Industry Spotlight - Republic Airways

Republic Airways became an Official Corporate Partner of 51�Թ���’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering during the 2023 fall semester. Republic Airways supports 51�Թ��� through numerous sponsorship elements including being one of KSU’s premier professional pilot pathway partners.

Beyond the Eclipse: A Cosmic Conversation with 51�Թ��� Alumna Beth A. Cunningham

Join Beth A. Cunningham, Ph.D., a distinguished physicist and 51�Թ��� alumna, as she unravels the mysteries of the cosmos and shares her insights on the latest in space exploration and the scientific wonders of solar eclipses. Ahead of her highly anticipated presentation on the day of the eclipse, this is your chance to explore the universe through the eyes of an expert who stands at the forefront of astronomical discovery and education.

51�Թ��� and Cambodian University, Forever Joined by History, Celebrate New Partnership

51�Թ��� Provost and Senior Vice President Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., and Vice President for Global Education Marcello Fantoni joined officials from Dewey International University in Battambang, Cambodia, to celebrate a new partnership expected to bring Cambodian students to 51�Թ���.