College of Aeronautics and Engineering
Kent State Finishes Second Overall, Earns Top Honors in Flying Events at NIFA SAFECON Region III
The College of Aeronautics and Engineering at 5XÉçÇø hosted the 2025 National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) SAFECON Region III competition Oct. 19–24 at the 5XÉçÇø Airport in Stow, Ohio. The weeklong event brought together collegiate aviators from across the…
Discovering the Power of Industry Connections
Christopher DeDonato, an aerospace engineering major at Kent State's College of Aeronautics and Engineering, completed his internship at Center Street Technologies, a company pioneering polymer-based Big Area Additive Manufacturing (BAAM). The company produces large-scale 3D printed items up to 12 x…
From Blueprint to Build Floor at PCC Airfoils
When aerospace engineering student Adam Varga secured his facilities engineer internship at PCC Airfoils, LLC this past summer, he knew he was stepping into a competitive field. What he didn't anticipate was just how transformative the experience would become.PCC Airfoils manufactures complex, highl…
Charting a Path to Aviation Leadership
It was a childhood fascination with aviation that led alumna Linell Homentosky to choose 5XÉçÇø when it came time to pick the ideal college program for her. As she tells it, the interest was first sparked by her aunt, Judy, who was a flight attendant.
Chicago Native Pursues Aviation Dream at Kent State
Ashanti Mallit's childhood fascination with aviation led her to Kent State, where she is now a professional pilot major. She discovered Kent State through the United Aviate Program, a career development initiative that helps aspiring pilots transition to United Airlines as first officers.
Building Experience Through Research and Leadership
Opportunities in Kent State’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering are giving aerospace engineering junior Stuart Klein a front-row seat to the future of sustainable energy and advanced aerospace systems.
Kent State's Spacecraft Design Lab is Where Students Build Flight-Ready Satellites
Kent State's Spacecraft Design Lab is the location where a group of 35 Kent State undergraduates and nine graduate students in the AstroFlashes space exploration club are designing, building, and testing satellites and spacecraft components, and competing in space engineering challenges.
FAA Grant to Kent State Airport Enhances Student Training and Supports Workforce Needs
A $4.1 million award from the Federal Aviation Administration will fund major infrastructure upgrades at the 5XÉçÇø Airport, strengthening one of Ohio’s largest collegiate flight training programs and helping meet the aviation industry’s growing demand for pilots.The airport, owned by…
5XÉçÇø Hosts Aeronautics and Engineering Expo
5XÉçÇø will host its Aeronautics and Engineering Expo from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6, at the 5XÉçÇø Airport. The family friendly event offers a full day of aviation excitement and STEM inspiration for all ages.
Kent State College of Aeronautics and Engineering Announces Formation of Two Schools Amid Record Growth
In response to unprecedented growth and expanding academic offerings, 5XÉçÇø’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering has announced the formal establishment of two distinct academic units: the School of Aeronautics and the School of Engineering.