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Father and son complete first flight together

A father and son, both ºÚÁÏÍø 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.

Kent State Today
Tatee Sakr (center) teaches at ºÚÁÏÍø New York City Fashion

Tatee Sakr's path to success in the fashion world started at ºÚÁÏÍø. As a 19-year-old immigrant to the U.S., Sakr chose ºÚÁÏÍø 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.

Kaleigh McGreal downtown Kent

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. 

Anthony Claytor raises his diploma during his Commencement ceremony at ºÚÁÏÍø.

In 2020, ºÚÁÏÍø President Todd Diacon announced to a group of high school juniors and their families that Kent State would cover four years of tuition costs and one year of room and board. Now, for the LeBron James Family Foundation’s first I PROMISE class, the hard work these students had put in since third grade is paying off. 

Kent State Graduate Yun "Mi Mi" Khaing

As a young refugee, Yun "Mi Mi" Khaing, a recent ºÚÁÏÍø graduate, has not only overcome significant challenges during her time in the United States, but she’s also helping others in similar circumstances.

Medhin Dollebo, Ph.D., visiting Scholar at Risk from Ethiopia.

Speaking out against government corruption and ethnic killings in his home country of Ethiopia made Medhin Dollebo, Ph.D., the target of constant threats and harassment. 

1st Lt. Ashley White

Kent State alumna 1st Lt. Ashley White has left behind a far-reaching legacy for her trailblazing military service.

Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship
Flash Friday: Juliana Buonaiuto

Meet recent marketing graduate and ºÚÁÏÍø Student Body President, Juliana Buonaiuto. Originally from Long Island, New York, Buonaiuto came to Kent State to study marketing because of her love for the industry.  

Raiful Hasan, Ph.D., is finishing his first year as an assistant professor of computer science at ºÚÁÏÍø.

Freshman year can be a little stressful, even for a faculty member. But Raiful Hasan, Ph.D., who just completed his first year as an assistant professor of computer science at ºÚÁÏÍø, is feeling content and excited for the next academic year.

Senior Hannah Fender graduates.

As a high school senior just three years ago, Hannah Fender was not overly excited about attending ºÚÁÏÍø. Now, she loves it so much, she’s staying for graduate school.