College of Aeronautics and Engineering

From Aspiring Aviator to First Officer: Olivia (Semon) Carnprobst's Journey Through the Nikki Kukwa Memorial Aviation Camp
Olivia (Semon) Carnbprobst’s (’22, ’23) journey from a high school junior at the Nikki Kukwa Memorial Aviation Camp (NKMAC) to a first officer at Endeavor Air epitomizes the camp's impact on young women's careers in aviation.

¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering Welcomes Federal Aviation Administration Officials to Showcase Facilities and Capabilities
The visit highlighted the college’s current capabilities and plans for additional expansion and growth, particularly in advanced air mobility and aviation maintenance, and capabilities in workforce talent training and development.
¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Awarded FAA Grant to Propel the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals
¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø 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.

IN A FLASH: High Schooler's Photos Take Flight
A future Golden Flash visiting from Niles, Ohio, shared his photos taken at the ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Airport.

IN A FLASH: Red Moon Rising
A ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø staffer captured spectacular views of a red moon over the ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Airport.

Industry Spotlight - United States Air Force Reserve
The Air Force Reserve served as an Official Corporate Partner for the ’23-24 school year and returns this fall as an Official Corporate Partner for the current ’24-25 school year at ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø.

Leah Benson: “A Woman with a Dreamâ€
Leah Benson's childhood dreams were filled with visions of flight. If you asked what creature she'd choose to be, she'd promptly reply, "A bird!" Her parents always encouraged her to pursue her passions, and now she's doing just that as a senior aerospace engineering student at ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø's College of Aeronautics and Engineering (CAE).

¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Flight Team Secures 2nd Place after Updated Scoring
An updated scoring announcement has propelled the ¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø Precision Flight Team to a 2nd place overall finish at the NIFA Region III Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference (SAFECON) and secured their invitation to the in May.

Alumni Spotlight - Dexter Shreve '13
Dexter credits the hands-on learning experiences for preparing him for the real-world challenges of his career. In particular, the Materials and Processes class provided him with essential skills in machining, welding, and casting, which he later applied in various engineering roles.

Robots Take Over the College of Aeronautics and Engineering
¾ÅÓÎÓéÀÖ¹ÙÍø's College of Aeronautics and Engineering hosted a qualifying competition for the First Tech Challenge 2024 Robotics Competition.