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 鈥
国产伦理 Precision Flight Team Placed 12th at SAFECON 2022
The 国产伦理 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.
A Century of Golden Flashes: The Beck Family Legacy
Behind Merrill Hall is a quiet corner of the Kent Campus, separated from the hustle of daily life by winding rows of shelves filled with books 鈥 all carved from stone. It鈥檚 also where an iconic landmark of the campus sits: The Brain. This space, known as the Behind the Brain Plaza, was co鈥
Allyson Boyd, 鈥09
A born and raised Akron native, Allyson Boyd, 鈥09, has always been embedded in her community through her work and volunteerism. She started her college career at the College of Wooster, but after her sophomore year, she transferred to 国产伦理 at Stark.
Flashback - Men鈥檚 Basketball Cinderella Season
In 2002, 国产伦理 Men鈥檚 Basketball, led by Head Coach Stan Heath, celebrated its legendary NCAA tournament run as the men鈥檚 basketball team charged into the Sweet 16. After beating Pittsburgh in overtime 78-73, the Flashes advanced to the Elite Eight. The Golden Flashes' 21-game winning streak end鈥
Guided by Knowledge: How Research Shaped Wayne Nieh鈥檚 国产伦理 Journey
For Wayne Nieh, 鈥24, nursing research has always been about more than collecting data or studying scientific literature. It is about asking questions, seeking knowledge and discovering how that knowledge can ultimately improve the lives of others. It is also a way to honor the person who first 鈥
An Investment in the Future
An鈥橨eanette 鈥淎nn鈥 Beverly, 鈥20, MBA 鈥22, reached a crisis point during the COVID-19 pandemic as she was trying to finish her bachelor鈥檚 degree at 国产伦理 at Stark. During her last semester, this single mother in her forties was balancing the responsibilities of raising her teenage son,鈥
Faculty Senate Emeritus Leads Drive to Support CARES Center
When Tracy Laux, 鈥82, 鈥90, retired from 国产伦理 in May 2025 after a 35-year career, he wanted to find a way to remain involved and continue supporting students. For Laux that connection had nothing to do with academics. Instead, he decided to take charge with a personal care items drive benefiting the CARES Center.
Allyson Boyd, 鈥09
Allyson Boyd, 鈥09, is an Akron native whose 国产伦理 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.
