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Father and Son Complete First Flight Together
A father and son, both Kent State University alumni, graduates of the professional pilot program in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering, recently achieved a remarkable milestone. Scott and Kyle Koeppl completed their first flight together as Southwest Airlines pilots.

IN A FLASH: U.S. Transportation Secretary Buttigieg at Kent State
When U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited Kent State this summer, he and U.S. Representative (and Kent State alumna) Emilia Sykes toured the College of Aeronautics and Engineering and the May 4 Visitors Center.

Student Is Now the Teacher
Tatee Sakr's path to success in the fashion world started at Kent State University. As a 19-year-old immigrant to the U.S., Sakr chose Kent State University because it was close to her new home in Cleveland and had a reputable fashion design program. Now an industry professional, she is giving back as a key faculty member.

IN A FLASH: Views From Crawford Hall
Recently, university photographers were invited inside Crawford Hall, the new home of the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, to capture images of the progress in its construction.

Her Campus Kent State Takes Top Honors in National Competition
The Kent State University student organization Her Campus took top honors from its national organization for a week of events the group held in April to celebrate its 10th anniversary.

Crawford Hall Nears Completion
Anticipation grows as construction on the new home of Kent State's Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship nears completion. The university's newest and largest building will house innovative, state-of-the-art spaces for learning, collaboration and engaging in valuable, hands on business experiences.
IN A FLASH: Into the Woods!
Each spring, students in Kent State's Child Development Center look forward to "Bioblitz." It's a day spent in the woods near their center with exploration, discovery and hands-on learning about nature.

IN A FLASH: The Tradition of ‘Manchester Beach’
On sunny days, in the weeks before finals, students can be found catching rays in the grass on Manchester Field, between the Kent Student Center and Eastway Center.

‘Now Is the Time to Do What You Want’
Fashion design major Kaleigh McGreal has been sharing her story with Kent State Today through her final two semesters at Kent State in our "Year with a Flash" series. Most recently, as she prepared for graduation, McGreal shared her thoughts about her journey with an inspiring message for other Kent State students.

‘Dazzling Day and Night’ Pairs with Old Hollywood Style as New Exhibits Debut at Kent State
The Kent State University Museum celebrated the opening of two new fashion collection exhibits, one of which honors the Kent State School of Fashion’s founders and another the style of Hollywood legend Katharine Hepburn. During the celebration, retiring museum director Sarah Rogers was honored, and incoming director Sarah Spinner Liska, Ph.D., was introduced.