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Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship
A statue of Ambassador Edward F. Crawford on the Kent Campus

As students prepare for the start of the Fall 2024 Semester at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University, one man who has contributed greatly to the future success of Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ and its students is being honored this week.

Father and son complete first flight together

A father and son, both Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University 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.

Pete Buttigieg with Todd Diacon

When U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ this summer, he and U.S. Representative (and Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ alumna) Emilia Sykes toured the College of Aeronautics and Engineering and the May 4 Visitors Center. 

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Tatee Sakr (center) teaches at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University New York City Fashion

Tatee Sakr's path to success in the fashion world started at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University. As a 19-year-old immigrant to the U.S., Sakr chose Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University 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.

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Crawford Hall progress BW

Recently, university photographers were invited inside Crawford Hall, the new home of the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship, to capture images of the progress in its construction. 

Members of Her Campus Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ during the Her Week celebration in April 2024.

The Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University student organization Her Campus took top honors from its national organization for a week of events the group held in April to celebrate its 10th anniversary.

Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship
Crawford Hall progress

Anticipation grows as construction on the new home of Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship nears completion. The university's newest and largest building will house innovative, state-of-the-art spaces for learning, collaboration and engaging in valuable, hands on business experiences. 

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Bioblitz 2024

Each spring, students in Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s Child Development Center look forward to "Bioblitz." It's a day spent in the woods near their center with exploration, discovery and hands-on learning about nature. 

Manchester Beach, Spring 2024

On sunny days, in the weeks before finals, students can be found catching rays in the grass on Manchester Field, between the Kent Student Center and Eastway Center. 

Kaleigh McGreal downtown Kent

Fashion design major Kaleigh McGreal has been sharing her story with Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Today through her final two semesters at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ 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 Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ students.