University News
Professor Believes Artificial Intelligence May Help Pilots Avoid Bird Strikes
Over the weekend, a Southwest Airlines flight was forced to turn back for an emergency landing after an incident where the plane is believed to have experienced bird strikes to an engine and the aircraft’s nose. But, what is a bird strike? And how do we reduce the risk of bird strikes? Syed A.M. Shihab, Ph.D., assistant professor in °µÍø½ûÇø's College of Aeronautics and Engineering, shared his insight on bird strikes in a previous article, “What’s the Big Idea? Birds and Drones.â€
IN A FLASH: Lifting His Voice
Lamar R. Hylton sang at the start of Friday night's men's basketball game at °µÍø½ûÇø's Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center.
Bringing °µÍø½ûÇø to Prospective Students
°µÍø½ûÇø’s creative recruitment initiatives bring the campus to life for many prospective students. One of the new, most transformative experiences has application rates on the rise.
IN A FLASH: It's a Double Gold Out Friday!
Celebrating Women’s History Month at °µÍø½ûÇø
This March, °µÍø½ûÇø is celebrating the 2023 Women’s History Month. The theme for 2023 is “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories.â€
It's E-Cycling Month at °µÍø½ûÇø
Electronic recycling drop-off dates in March are part of °µÍø½ûÇø's overall institutional sustainability initiatives.
Blue, Gold and Oh So Grateful
Now referred to as Kent Card, the Blue, Gold and Grateful employee appreciation program is still going strong. Employees appreciate receiving their $20 Kent Card, which can be spent at participating downtown businesses, and in turn downtown businesses enjoy the influx of customers and thousands of dollars.
Travel to Israel Brings Insight and Knowledge About Jewish Culture to BUS LeaderÂ
Senior Brian Johnson traveled to Israel Jan. 3-13 with a group of 19 student leaders with the Student Leaders Trip to Israel sponsored by Hillel, a Jewish campus organization.
Institutional Values are ‘Paramount’ to University’s Success
Partnership. Climate. Inclusion. These are the focus areas of °µÍø½ûÇø’s Division for Student Affairs.
IN A FLASH: Her Grandfather's Legacy
A °µÍø½ûÇø administrator has a connection to a famous inventor.