College of Aeronautics and Engineering

Alumni Spotlight - Linell Olecki '06
×ÔοÊÓÆµMajor: Aeronautics - Aviation ManagementGraduated: 2006Linell's journey at ×ÔοÊÓÆµ began with a passion for aviation, drawn to the Aeronautics program and the opportunity to earn her pilot's license at the University's airport. What set Kent apart for her was its more typical “college …
‘Deep Down, I’m Just a Regular Guy’
×ÔοÊÓÆµ alumnus Kyle Craven, aka "Bad Luck Brian," leads a happy - and lucky - life.

'SKYHACK is for Anyone and Everyone'
An aviation-themed hackathon brings together students from all disciplines and challenges them to develop solutions for real-world aerospace challenges.

×ÔοÊÓÆµ's College of Aeronautics and Engineering Earns ABET Accreditation in Mechatronics
×ÔοÊÓÆµ College of Aeronautics and Engineering’s bachelors degree program in Mechatronics Engineering has been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, and the bachelor's degree program in Mechatronics Engineering Technology has been accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, the global accreditor of college and university programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology.

×ÔοÊÓÆµ Faculty Honored as Exceptional Women in Aerospace
Dr. Christina Bloebaum and Dr. Marla Pérez-Davis Recognized for Outstanding Contributions and Leadership

Celebrating Flight Achievements: The College of Aeronautics and Engineering Pilot Pinning Ceremony
On Thursday, September 7, 2023, the College of Aeronautics and Engineering at ×ÔοÊÓÆµ hosted the second annual Pilot Pinning Ceremony.

A New Chapter in Learning: CAE Introduces VR Technology in Aeronautics Classes
The College of Aeronautics and Engineering is thrilled to announce the integration of virtual reality technology into its senior-level Professional Pilot course
Summer Youth Event Recap
While College of Aeronautics and Engineering students took part in summer internships, traveled, and took a much needed break, the College hosted a number of programs for local elementary, junior high and high school students!Aeronautics Careers (ACE) Academy In June, high school students from …
Celebrating ×ÔοÊÓÆµ's Air Race Classic Winners and Flight Instructor of the Year
This is the second year in a row that the Flying Flashes have won the Air Race Classic and the Certified Flight Instructor of the year awards. Last year’s flight instructor competition was also won by one of our female students.

MEDIA ADVISORY: ×ÔοÊÓÆµ to Celebrate Pilots Who Earned Back-to-Back First-Place Wins in Women’s Air Race
×ÔοÊÓÆµ will celebrate the Flying Flashes, Peyton Turner and Laura Wilson, who defended the team’s title by winning the 2023 Air Race Classic.