Kent State College of Aeronautics and Engineering

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Dare Mighty Things. Welcome to the future of aerospace, engineering, and technology—where innovation takes flight.

Focused on research, CAE offers a unique and intentional academic experience at the undergraduate, master, and doctoral levels driven by the aeronautics and engineering industries. As Ohio's highest-ranked public institution for undergraduate engineering in northern Ohio, we're not just another traditional program. We're one of the only colleges nationwide where aeronautics, engineering, and engineering technology converge under one roof—creating a multidisciplinary powerhouse in a state ranked fourth in aerospace attractiveness and first in aerospace manufacturing. Whether you're designing next-generation space systems, developing sustainable energy solutions, mastering UAV operations, creating advanced robotics, or joining our professional pilot program with access to Ohio's largest collegiate aircraft fleet—you'll be immersed in cutting-edge facilities like our FedEx Aeronautics and Academic Center and Digital Engineering Design Center. Here, excellence meets innovation through respect, compassion, and inclusiveness. We don't just prepare you for industry—we empower you to transform it. Your journey begins at Kent State. Where possibility takes flight and opportunities are immeasurable. page Posting Policy:
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Congratulations to our very own Ridwan Olayiwola, a third-year mechanical engineering technology major from Osun, Nigeri...
10/02/2026

Congratulations to our very own Ridwan Olayiwola, a third-year mechanical engineering technology major from Osun, Nigeria, on being named to Kent State's 2026 Homecoming Court! 🎉✈️

Ridwan is one of 12 student leaders representing the university this week. He says Kent State has become a home away from home, and he hopes to help other students feel that same sense of welcome and belonging.

Show your CAE pride and cast your vote today: https://buff.ly/QgaUgox

Then join us in cheering him on at the Homecoming Parade tomorrow, Oct. 3. The court royalty will be announced at halftime of the Kent State vs. Ohio football game at Dix Stadium.

Read more about the court: https://buff.ly/vqKouau

🎂 Happy birthday, James Leath '70! ✈️At our Pilot Pinning Ceremony on September 10 at the Kent State Airport, James, a K...
10/01/2026

🎂 Happy birthday, James Leath '70! ✈️

At our Pilot Pinning Ceremony on September 10 at the Kent State Airport, James, a Kent State Aerospace Technology (PROP) alumnus and retired IBM and HP professional, pinned wings on our newest pilots. But he hadn't yet received a set of his own.

Yesterday, James stopped by the College of Aeronautics and Engineering, and we were thrilled to finally pin his wings. What a great way to kick off his birthday!

Thank you, James, for supporting our students and for being part of the Kent State aviation family. Happy birthday! 🎉

09/25/2026

It's here! ✈️ The TBM Avenger has landed at the Kent State Airport, just in time for tomorrow's Aeronautics & Engineering Expo.

Come see this WWII-era aircraft up close, then explore the rest of the fun with your family.

📅 Saturday, September 26
🕘 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
📍 Kent State Airport

See you there!

Thank you, Chris Sepesy! 👏Chris, a 2004 Aeronautics graduate and captain for Parker Hannifin, has led the One Golf Three...
09/24/2026

Thank you, Chris Sepesy! 👏

Chris, a 2004 Aeronautics graduate and captain for Parker Hannifin, has led the One Golf Three Alumni annual golf outing since 2015. As president of the alumni group, he has helped raise more than $214,000, primarily for the Richard F. "Dick" Schwabe Endowed Scholarship. The group has also supported the Kent State Precision Flight Team and Women in Aviation.

At this year's outing on September 11 at Sunny Hill Golf Course in Kent, the CAE team surprised Chris with a plaque made by Tim Palcho, recognizing his leadership and coordination of the event.

One Golf Three Alumni is a group of aviation professionals who share a common interest in advancing aviation education at Kent State. Learn more or get involved: https://buff.ly/8ljV9LA

Chris, thank you for all you do for our students and our flight training program! ✈️

We are so proud of Dr. Abdelhakim Turk! He was just featured on the Advanced Manufacturing Now podcast after receiving S...
09/23/2026

We are so proud of Dr. Abdelhakim Turk! He was just featured on the Advanced Manufacturing Now podcast after receiving SME's Distinguished Faculty Advisor Award. Dr. Turk founded the Kent State SME student chapter just two years ago and already has students getting certified, visiting companies, presenting at conferences, and landing multiple job offers before graduation.

His philosophy? "Some of the most valuable learning happens outside the classroom."

Give it a listen! 🎙️ https://buff.ly/7b2ZqPV

Twenty-five years after 9/11 reshaped their profession, nearly 75 Kent State students received their pilot wings this mo...
09/21/2026

Twenty-five years after 9/11 reshaped their profession, nearly 75 Kent State students received their pilot wings this month. Many were pinned by alumni family members who once stood in their place. This year's Pilot Pinning Ceremony honored milestones, mentorship and the generations of Golden Flashes who've shaped Kent State's aviation legacy. 🛩️

Read the full story: https://buff.ly/cWCFGua

Did you know the plane flying at our Expo this year helped connect the entire country?The Ford Tri-Motor "City of Port C...
09/17/2026

Did you know the plane flying at our Expo this year helped connect the entire country?

The Ford Tri-Motor "City of Port Clinton" is one of the aircraft that flew for Transcontinental Air Transport in 1929, the airline that partnered with the railroads to cut coast-to-coast travel time in half, with a young Amelia Earhart among its earliest passengers. Nearly a century later, it's still flying, and it's coming to the Kent State Airport on September 26 for sightseeing rides.

Ride tickets are separate from Expo admission. More Info: https://buff.ly/uEoMYNp

Learn more about the history of this incredible plane! https://buff.ly/d5cTM1F

Ever wonder what it takes to be Flash? 🤔Kent State students audition for the role, judged on everything from enthusiasm ...
09/15/2026

Ever wonder what it takes to be Flash? 🤔

Kent State students audition for the role, judged on everything from enthusiasm and creativity to how well they move in the suit. And no matter who's inside, Flash is always "he." Even his custom suit is built by a specialty costume company and gets groomed multiple times a month to stay picture-perfect. 🪶

Now you can meet the legend in person! Flash is joining us at the Aeronautics & Engineering Expo on Saturday, September 26, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. at the Kent State Airport.

Bring the family for photos with Flash (available 9 a.m.-1 p.m.) and enjoy a full day of aviation and engineering fun. 🎟️ Pre-sale tickets available now! https://buff.ly/Tvd1G9z

Twenty-five years ago today, Brian Hodor, '01, had just finished a class and was heading to the Kent State University Ai...
09/11/2026

Twenty-five years ago today, Brian Hodor, '01, had just finished a class and was heading to the Kent State University Airport to fly with a student. Then he watched the second plane hit the World Trade Center.

Richard "Reb" Benson, '77, was working a mile from the Pentagon. Jim Sebastian, '91, was flying for Continental Express. Dan Wolfe, '82, was preparing a corporate aircraft for a flight to New York.

For these Kent State aeronautics alumni, Sept. 11, 2001, is not just a date in history. It's a day that reshaped their careers, their industry and their lives.

On this 25th anniversary, we're honoring their memories and the lessons they carry forward. As Hodor put it: "Enjoy every day. Enjoy every flight. Live life to the fullest but never forget history."

Read their stories: https://buff.ly/niY9trP

As an international aerospace engineering student, Mateus Lampe Holovaty faced a hurdle many students never think about:...
09/10/2026

As an international aerospace engineering student, Mateus Lampe Holovaty faced a hurdle many students never think about: Most aerospace internships require ITAR clearance. He had nearly given up when Aviation Components Solutions opened a door. During the Spring 2026 semester, he built communication and technical skills, worked hands-on with FAA-certified parts, and discovered that research, not operations, is where he wants to build his career. Now he's continuing that journey as a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering student at Kent State. Read his story: https://buff.ly/hu5Fr1z

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