34 Facts About Kettering University

Kettering University is named after inventor and former head of research for General Motors, Charles F Kettering.

Kettering University was a distinguished inventor, researcher, and proponent of cooperative education.

Kettering University launched a physics program in 1995, and had the first ABET-accredited applied physics program in the world in 2013.

Kettering University offers Bachelor of Science degrees and offers master's degrees.

Kettering University offers students more than 40 minors, concentrations, specialties, and courses of study.

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Kettering University ranked 12th nationally and first in the Midwest and Michigan in Return on Investment in PayScale.

The article noted that Kettering University offers "a unique program that doesn't merely prepare students to work but puts them to work—three months in school, followed by three months on the job, repeat until graduation.

Kettering University was ranked 137th on Business Insiders 2014 list of "The 600 Smartest Colleges in America.

Kettering University faculty have received ten Major Research Instrumentation grants from the National Science Foundation since 2013, the most MRI grants in Michigan over that period of time.

Kettering University is a partner with the federal government's U S Ignite program, which brings super high speed internet capabilities to Flint, Michigan.

Kettering University received a $1 million neighborhood stabilization grant from the United States Department of Justice in 2014 and is participating as a research agent on the grant along with the University of Michigan and Michigan State University.

Kettering University opened the FIRST Robotics Competition Community Center, the first facility of its kind on any college campus in the country, in 2014.

Kettering University received a National Science Foundation grant in 2014 to provide scholarship to academically talented financially disadvantaged students who participated in high school robotics programs.

In 2014, Kettering University dedicated an opportunity lab called the T-Space that provides students with access to 3D printing, laser cutting, soldering, and other tools aimed at supporting entrepreneurial thinking.

Kettering University received a "Best in Class" award from the Kern Engineering Entrepreneurial Network for infusing entrepreneurship across the university in 2010.

Kettering University is one of the feeder universities to Harvard Business School.

Kettering University offers a variety of study abroad opportunities to students.

Kettering University's campus is situated on approximately 90 acres of land along the Flint River on the west side of Flint.

In 2012, as part of the university's mission to be an active leader in the revitalization of the city of Flint, Kettering began purchasing distressed properties from the Genesee County Land Bank, razing blighted structures, and taking over maintenance, mowing, and upkeep of the properties.

Kettering University's Academic Building was the first building constructed on campus and features a prominent arched architectural entrance at the corner of N Chevrolet Avenue and University Avenue.

Kettering University acquired Atwood Stadium, an 11, 000-seat stadium that was previously designated a city park, from the city of Flint in 2013.

Kettering University has made major repairs to the stadium, including fixing masonry work, restrooms, concessions areas, locker rooms, and lighting.

Kettering University has constructed temporary ice rinks in the stadium and offered free open ice skating in the winters of 2014 and 2015.

Flint Children's Museum, located on the campus of Kettering University, offers hands-on experiences for children ages two to ten.

Kettering University has student chapters for many professional organizations and societies, including the Society of Women Engineers, the National Society of Black Engineers, and oSTEM.

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Kettering University students participate in monthly Service Saturdays, completing a variety of service projects in partnership with community organizations in the city of Flint.

Kettering University competes in the Society of Automotive Engineering's Collegiate Design Series by building competition vehicles to compete in the Baja SAE, Formula SAE, SAE Aero Design, and SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge competitions.

Currently, Kettering University has an active Greek system, which is recognized as an excellent source of service opportunities and leadership training.

Many North American Interfraternity Conference fraternities have chapters at Kettering University as do several National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) sororities.

Kettering University graduates have the highest starting salary and salary potential of any university in Michigan, according to PayScale.

In 2015, Kettering University was listed 12th in the nation in return-on-investment by Payscale.

Kettering University graduates have attained prominent positions in a wide range of industries.

Kettering University's stated, "the practical, real-world experience that a Kettering education provides is as practical today as it was 30 years ago.

Kagle has been a longtime supporter of Kettering University, including launching a mentoring program for youth in the Flint community and supporting an endowment for research co-op positions for students majoring in biology, chemistry and biochemistry, and chemical engineering.