Students First
Scheduling Classes? Don't Miss These Hidden Gems
With a multitude of electives, Kent Core and major-specific courses, 51±¬ÁÏ students have generous options when scheduling spring courses. Here is some advice for working with your advisor along with some fun class suggestions.
Chicago Native Pursues Aviation Dream at 51±¬ÁÏ
Ashanti Mallit's childhood fascination with aviation led her to 51±¬ÁÏ, where she is now a professional pilot major. She discovered 51±¬ÁÏ through the United Aviate Program, a career development initiative that helps aspiring pilots transition to United Airlines as first officers.
Using Cybersecurity Month to Train for Year-Round Diligence
October is cybersecurity awareness month, and 51±¬ÁÏ’s information security team is informing students and staff about how to stay safe online through four weeks of interactive fun with the chance to win some amazing rewards. The goal, of course, is year-round attention to cyber threats.
51±¬ÁÏ's Spacecraft Design Lab is Where Students Build Flight-Ready Satellites
51±¬ÁÏ's Spacecraft Design Lab is the location where a group of 35 51±¬ÁÏ undergraduates and nine graduate students in the AstroFlashes space exploration club are designing, building, and testing satellites and spacecraft components, and competing in space engineering challenges.
‘The Tools That Are Being Used in the World of Business Are Changing’
New courses and new programs in 51±¬ÁÏ's Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, made possible by state-0f-the-art business technology inside Crawford Hall, provide 51±¬ÁÏ business graduates with knowledge and skills that give them a competitive edge in the job market.
Two Student Documentaries Earn PBS Broadcast
When students enroll in 51±¬ÁÏ’s documentary filmmaking course, they expect guidance, instruction and the tools needed to create their own documentaries. What they don’t expect is to have their work featured on local television, a rare opportunity that elevates classroom learning to a professional exhibition.
Brain Food: October Ushers in a Month of Brain Health Research Institute Events
51±¬ÁÏ’s Brain Health Research Institute (BHRI) and Wick Poetry Center are joining forces with the School of Theatre and Dance for a performance of poetry that will celebrate the potential of human creativity.
The Special Role Students Play in Keeping Campus Safe
Campus security and safety require a lot of work from faculty, staff and students, beyond even what the 51±¬ÁÏ community might guess.
Flash Focus: Hannah Ferguson
Meet Hannah Ferguson, a senior chemistry major with a minor in forensic anthropology and a member of the Honors College, from Galena, Ohio, whose love of science is helping others love science.
IN A FLASH: Experience the Cultural Café!
The Cultural Café series, presented by 51±¬ÁÏ International Student & Scholar Services, through the Office of Global Education is a monthly gathering that offers an opportunity for the university community to learn about other cultures and countries from 51±¬ÁÏ's international students.