Monthly News » April 2025 | | Bulldog families, every first Thursday, we share University news with alumni through the Determination e-newsletter. We thought that you might like to read the latest news, too. Enjoy! | | Kettering University Announces New Accelerated Bachelor's Degree in Semiconductor Materials and Devices | | |
Kettering University is launching an Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Semiconductor Materials and Devices, an industry-driven program designed for students ready to lead in the rapidly evolving semiconductor industry. Built for those who thrive in demanding, hands-on environments, this program maintains Kettering’s high academic standards while delivering an efficient, immersive path to industry leadership.
Read more here.
| | Kettering University Awarded $1.6 Million in MEDC Grants to Drive Advanced Manufacturing and Talent Development in Michigan | | |
Kettering University recently announced it has received over $1.6 million in funding from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) through the Higher Education Strategic Initiatives. Kettering underscores its leading role in educating Michigan’s next generation of engineers and innovators by developing cutting-edge curricula in semiconductors, hydrogen fuel, and software engineering through these grants. Read more here.
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Alumni Award Nominations Now Open
The Kettering/GMI Alumni Association is now accepting nominations for the October 2025 Alumni Awards at the Evening of Distinction and Determination. Award categories include the Distinguished Alumnus/Alumna Award, Achievement Awards in Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Management, and Civic Engagement, and the Young Alumni Award. Nominations are due by April 19. To submit a nomination, click here.
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Alumni, Help Us Celebrate the Class of 2025
Alumni please send us your congratulations, best wishes, and sage advice to the graduating class of 2025. We'll display your quotes on yard signs that will be placed around campus leading up to Commencement. Submit your quote here.
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Alpha Sigma Alpha Delta Nu A and B 50th Chapter Anniversary
Saturday, May 17
Toast and Tours at Kettering University (9:30 - 11 a.m.)
Lunch and Reception at Flint Institute of Arts (1-4 p.m.)
For half a century, the chapter has been a beacon of sisterhood, leadership, and service, making a profound impact on our community and beyond.
Register for the Toast here.
Register for the Lunch here.
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Major Sobey Golf Outing
Saturday, June 7
Coyote Preserve Golf Club — Fenton
Get your team together for our annual golf scramble. Proceeds from this event support the Kettering/GMI Alumni Association's (KGMIAA) efforts to advance student recruitment, including the KGMIAA Student Scholarship and the KGMIAA Robotics Sponsorship program.
Register your foursome here.
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Use Your Will/Trust to Make a Gift
Alumni and friends have found that making a gift in their Will/Trust offers an easy yet powerful way to express their appreciation for their GMI/Kettering degree while potentially offering tax advantages and allowing for a lasting legacy.
Legacy and Long-Term Impact: You leave a lasting legacy by supporting a Kettering education with a gift from your Will/Trust.
Tax Benefits: Certain planned gifts can provide tax advantages, such as reducing estate taxes and potentially avoiding capital gains taxes. Depending on the type of planned gift, you may be eligible for income tax deductions, which can reduce your taxable income.
Financial Flexibility: Planned gifts don't require an immediate cash outlay, allowing you to support Kettering and your favorite charities without impacting your current financial needs.
To learn more about the benefits of planned gifts, click here.
For more information about leaving a legacy to Kettering in your estate plan, please contact the Office of Gift Planning at (800) 955-4464 ext. 9746 or email at giftplan@kettering.edu.
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Help Kettering University Shape the Future: Share Your Career Journey
At Kettering University, we know that success is never handed out—it’s built through action, determination, and hard work. Kettering has partnered with Lightcast to conduct the National Alumni Career Mobility (NACM) Survey, and we’re asking the classes of 2014 and 2019 to share your career journey—your achievements, your challenges, and how Kettering prepared you for the path you’ve followed.
Your feedback will help us improve the way we prepare the next generation of leaders and innovators and ensure that Kettering continues delivering value for our graduates.
You will receive communications from alumni@kettering.edu regarding this survey, and we can’t wait to hear from you.
Thank you for continuing to drive Kettering’s legacy of excellence. Go Bulldogs!
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Kettering/GMI Alumni Association Discounts and Rewards
For discounts that require a passcode, use KGMIAA. To view all available rewards, click here.
Discount and Rewards Update: Effective April 1, 2025, some KGMIAA Rewards partners will no longer be available. If you used any of our Travel Rewards partners, you can check out MemberDeals. They offer many of the same hotel and rental car partners and more!
| | Thinking about a vacation or a night out at the theatre? Check out MemberDeals for exclusive savings on hotels, rental cars, theme parks, hotels, movie tickets, tours, broadway shows and more. Enter KGMIAA in the password field to start saving. To view these discounts and more, visit MemberDeals here. | |
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