Alumni
Pilot Pinning Ceremony
Every milestone in aviation represents hard work, dedication, and growth. Whether you've earned your Private Pilot Certificate or achieved your Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certification, it's time to celebrate your accomplishment. Join us as we recognize your achievements and commemorate this …
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University Precision Flight Team Placed 12th at SAFECON 2022
The ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University Precision Flight Team recently placed 12th in a national competition of the 28 largest University flight programs in the United States
Envision Awards
The College of Aeronautics and Engineering recognizes outstanding, notable and accomplished alumni and friends at the annual awards dinner held in the Henry and Louise Timken Atrium in the Aeronautics and Engineering Building.
Allyson Boyd, ’09
Allyson Boyd, ’09, is an Akron native whose ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì experience launched a career rooted in communication, nonprofit work and community impact. Today, as senior annual giving manager at the Akron Zoo, Allyson supports conservation, connects people with wildlife and creates opportunities that strengthen her community.
Back to Campus, Back to Home
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University continues to grow and evolve, but at its heart, one thing never changes: it will always be your ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì. Every fall, as a new class of students arrives and the campuses comes alive with the excitement of a new academic year, we can’t help but feel a little nostalgic abo…
Empowering Students Since 1910 - From Normal School to World Class Education
ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì has a proud tradition of cultivating outstanding educators. Founded in 1910 as ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Normal School, the institution was dedicated to training teachers in one building, Merrill Hall, which housed the library, administrative offices and classroom. On July 29, 1914, 34 individuals…
Passing the Wings: A ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì Aviation Legacy
After serving in the United States Air Force as a crew chief and maintenance technician, Joshua Hummer came to ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University with his sights set sky-high. As he pursued his degree, Josh found himself looking for a mentor to guide him through the complexities of earning the necessary certificates and licenses. That’s where Matt Brait, ’94, another ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì pilot stepped in.
Sean Kelty, ’21
As a corporate partnerships account manager for the Carolina Hurricanes, Sean Kelty facilitates accounts ranging from local shops to big name brands like Lenovo, Pepsi, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Fanatics. He first found his passion for sponsorship execution and activation while he was a sport administration student at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì.
Remembering Charlie Thomas, a ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì and Kent Community Fixture
For generations of ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì University students, alumni, faculty and staff, there were certain places that felt like home. Ray’s Place was one of them. And Charlie Thomas was one of the people who made it that way.
A Century of Stories
For 100 years, The ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌìr has chronicled the people, events and moments that have transformed ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì and the world beyond its campus.
