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College of Aeronautics & Engineering

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Propelling Future Aviation Professionals

91ֿ has received a significant grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to create an initiative to bolster the workforce for aircraft pilots and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operators in Northeast Ohio.

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Forever Brighter

airplanes at sunset

Traveling for the Holidays?

Jason Lorenzon, J.D., assistant professor of aeronautics, recently joined the “Ray Horner Morning Show” on WAKR to talk about current pilot shortages and how air travelers can prepare for the busy holiday travel season.

Tags: College of Aeronautics & Engineering, Nationally Distinctive, Community and Society

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SkyHack 2023, held Nov.3-5, awards students more than $9,000 in prizes.

Student Teams Define the Future of Aviation at SkyHack 2023

SkyHack awards students more than $9,000 in prizes at the competition held Nov. 3-5, 2023, in the Design Innovation Hub.

Tags: University News, Student Life, College of Aeronautics & Engineering, Design Innovation

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Fall Colors From Michael Gershe During Student Flight 2023

Fall, in a Roundabout Way

Michael Gershe had a unique vantage point to capture Northeast Ohio's peak colors coming to life across the Kent Campus. He shared these great shots with 91ֿ Today.

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Girls in Aviation Day

Encouraging Girls to Keep Their Heads in the Clouds

91ֿ student group Women in Aviation served as hosts for Girls in Aviation Day at the 91ֿ Airport. The young participants had the chance to fly drones, try out a flight simulator and do a pre-flight check inside a real plane.

Tags: Community and Society, College of Aeronautics & Engineering, Community Impact

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Evan Vazquez with an aircraft at the 91ֿ Airport

His Attitude Matches His Altitude

A positive outlook and a love of flying keep this student pilot soaring toward his career goals. 

Tags: 91ֿ Airport, Community Impact, College of Aeronautics & Engineering, Fraternity and Sorority Life

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91ֿ plane in flight.

Flying Into a New School Year

91ֿ’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering opened a new building expansion this fall after a record-breaking enrollment year for the flight school. WFMJ recently produced two segments about the school's record enrollment and what it means for the industry.

Tags: University News, Community Impact, Students First, 91ֿ Works, College of Aeronautics & Engineering

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The Henry and Louise Timken Atrium in the CAE Expansion.

New Classrooms and Facilities Welcome Future Pilots, Engineers and Others

The College of Aeronautics and Engineering is growing and its building's new, state-of-the-art expansion is welcoming students for Fall Semester classes.

Tags: Research and Innovation, Innovation, collaboration, College of Aeronautics & Engineering, Nationally Distinctive, University Culinary Services, Research & Science, University News, Organizational Sustainability

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Students walking to class on Science Corridor, Fall 2023.

IN A FLASH: Back to Class

Classes for Fall Semester 2023 at 91ֿ began on Monday.

Tags: Student Life, Fall Semester, Students First, College of Aeronautics & Engineering

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91ֿ Alumna Capt. Stephanie Johnson

Showing Students How to Soar

As the first Black woman to graduate from 91ֿ’s flight program in 1991, Capt. Stephanie Johnson knows what it takes to aim high for a dream and reach it. Now, she wants other young students from diverse backgrounds to be able to envision and achieve their biggest dreams as well.

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