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Kettering University welcomed the incoming A-Section class on July 10, launching their journey into a rigorous STEM education that blends academic excellence with professional impact.
Easton Hodel, Aiden Kidd and David Leschuk of Chelsea were among those students.
Held in the Connie and Jim John Recreation Center, the Summer Convocation ceremony brought together 121 new students and their families to mark the official start of their Kettering experience. While many students hail from Michigan, the incoming class represents 20 states and 17 nations. Nearly half of the new students have declared Mechanical Engineering as their intended major, with Electrical Engineering and Computer Science rounding out the top three.
The incoming class begins its journey at a pivotal moment for the university. “Today’s convocation comes at a time of exciting growth and evolution for Kettering University,” said Dr. James Zhang, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost in a press release. “And you represent our future.”
As part of Kettering’s signature 50/50 model, A-Section students will complete 11 weeks of intensive coursework on campus before heading to their first Co-op employment assignment in October, gaining real-world experience that will set them apart in the job market.
From the start, students apply what they learn in the classroom and lab to real-world settings, and bring their experiences from industry back to enrich their academic discussions.
“By joining the Kettering family, you have taken steps toward an incredible career and a bright future,” Zhang said. “We don’t just educate engineers-we build industry leaders and entrepreneurs.”
About Kettering University
Since 1919, Kettering University has pioneered unique educational experiences that blend classroom instruction with real-world wage-paying work at cooperative employer partners. The Flint, Michigan-based private nonprofit university is world-renowned for its engineering, mathematics, business, and science programs that produce some of the brightest, most successful entrepreneurs and business innovators. Leaders in the fields of autonomous vehicles and robotics, Kettering is consistently ranked among the country’s best universities for return on investment and career preparation. Learn more at kettering.edu.
