College of Aeronautics and Engineering
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 Kent State University 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…
Kent State University Hosts Aeronautics and Engineering Expo
Kent State University will host its Aeronautics and Engineering Expo from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Kent State University 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, Kent State University’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.
From Groundskeeper to Gateway: Kent State Aviation Students Secure Prestigious Industry Internships
Three Kent State University College of Aeronautics and Engineering students have secured competitive summer internships that highlight the strength of the college’s aviation management program.
Flying Flashes Aim for Fourth Straight Win in National All-Women Air Race
The skies are calling once again, and Kent State University’s Flying Flashes are answering, this time with their sights set on a fourth consecutive intercollegiate victory in the Air Race Classic.
A Career Written in the Stars: Sankovic Brings NASA Legacy and Student-Centered Vision to Kent State
After serving as chief technologist and director of the Office of Technology Incubation and Innovation at NASA Glenn Research Center, Kent State College of Aeronautics and Engineering Professor John Sankovic brings unmatched real-world perspective into the classroom.
Kent State Advances Air Mobility Innovation with Dual Research Grants Totaling Over $500,000
Kent State University’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering has received more than $550,000 in funding through two major grants that further position the college at the forefront of advanced air mobility (AAM) research and workforce development.
Kent State Rocket Team Sets New Record Ahead of International Competition
Kent State University’s High-Power Rocket Team successfully launched the largest and most advanced rocket in its history on March 9, reaching an apogee of 11,517 feet and a top speed of 0.99 Mach—just shy of the speed of sound.
Kent State Flight Team Earns Ninth Place at National SAFECON 2025
Kent State University’s Flight Team secured a ninth-place overall finish at the 2025 National SAFECON competition, held March 23 and hosted by the Experimental Aircraft Association in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.