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IN A FLASH: Swirled Squirrels

Especially in early April, Flashes should keep an eye out for the rare, tri-color squirrels on campus. They're a result of cross-breeding between black, gray and red squirrels. 

����Թ� State Awarded FAA Grant to Propel the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals

����Թ� has been selected as one of thirty-two schools nationwide to receive a significant grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) aimed at fostering the development of the future workforce in the aviation industry. This $419,708 grant is earmarked for an initiative aimed at bolstering the workforce for aircraft pilots and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operators in Northeast Ohio.

IN A FLASH: Campus Reflections

A student photographer for ����Թ�Wired captured atmospheric images of "A Night Out" on the ����Թ� Campus. 

Propelling Future Aviation Professionals

����Թ� 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.

Advancing the Cause of Equity at ����Թ�

Despite her multitude of duties as a director of ����Թ�’s Women’s Center, Cassandra Pegg-Kirby remains focused on one key mission: Keeping the center open and relevant. “Women’s centers are not always thought of as necessary since women are in the majority now,” she said.

Daring Mighty Things - Lighter Than Air

First-year students in ����Թ� State’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering were challenged to engineer and build propeller-driven aircraft suspended by helium balloons as part of the college’s “Lighter Than Air” competition.

Championing a Place for Women in Science

Aleisha Moore, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, is exploring how the brain can influence hormones and fertility. One area of research for Moore is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a condition that affects nearly 10 percent of women worldwide.

IN A FLASH: Providing Insight into Innovation

Community leaders toured ����Թ� State's DI Hub to learn about how the university fosters innovation and collaboration across campus and across disciplines. 

Student Spotlight: Teresa Morek

Meet Teresa Morek!

“I chose ����Թ� State because of the amazing art program, beautiful campus, safety and inclusivity,” said Teresa, “I knew from the day I toured campus that ����Թ� was exactly what I wanted and that I didn't even need to look anywhere else.”

A Closer Look at ‘Graphic Content’

Alison Caplan, director of the May 4 Visitors Center, provides an up close look at some of the items in the center's "Graphic Content: The Comics of May 4" exhibition.  She also share stories about the art and the artists that created it.  

'They can do anything and be anything'

As a spouse, a mother and a member of ����Թ� State's LGBTQ+ community, Meghan Schwind shares her thoughts for Women's History Month on challenges women face and her hopes for rising generations of women.

Industry Spotlight - Republic Airways

Republic Airways became an Official Corporate Partner of ����Թ� State’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering during the 2023 fall semester. Republic Airways supports ����Թ� State through numerous sponsorship elements including being one of KSU’s premier professional pilot pathway partners.