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2026 Pilot Pinning Ceremony

Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 5:30 PM until 8:00 PMEastern Daylight Time UTC -04:00

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Kent State University Airport (1G3)
4020 Kent Road
Stow, OH 44224
United States

The fifth annual Pilot Pinning Ceremony and Dinner will be held Thursday, Sept. 10, and will recognize students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Professional Pilot from Kent State. Students will receive their first set of wings to symbolize successfully earning their Private Pilot Certificate or completing their first Kent State flight course. Students who have received Certified Flight Instructor certifications will be honored with an additional set of wings to commemorate this transition from student to mentor.

Alumni who will be pinning students and students receiving their pins may attend this event free of charge. If you would like to bring a guest, please purchase additional tickets ($40 each) through our registration page.

Registration Information:

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count count sum count sum trigger First Name* Last Name* I am a* I am a* Alumni Presenting a Pin Student Receiving a Pin Please provide your company name and your title* Please include your rating (PPL or CFI) and if you have a preference for who presents you with your pin (specific airline, corporate, commercial, military, cargo, etc.)* Email Address* Email Address Mobile Phone* Mobile Phone Will you be bringing a guest?* Will you be bringing a guest?* Yes No NOTE: Guests must have a separate ticket. Please visit our registration page to purchase additional tickets. Please share first and last name of your guest(s)* Do you have any dietary restrictions? If so, please explain Would you like to receive a text message reminder prior to the event?* Would you like to receive a text message reminder prior to the event?* Yes No Please select your primary Kent State affinity* Please select your primary Kent State affinity* Alumni Faculty Staff Student Guest What year did you graduate from Kent State? Birthdate Birthdate Why do we ask for your birthday? We ask because it helps us make sure your registration is matched to the right record. Your date of birth is one of the ways we connect your registration to your account, so your participation is accurately recognized.

Additional Information:

Kent State University is committed to making its work environment, programs and activities accessible for individuals with disabilities. Please indicate if you need accommodations to fully participate in this event by contacting Cassy Mendenhall at cmenden6@kent.edu or by noting in the box below.