9:30 a.m. - 2025 Commencement Ceremony 

Atwood Stadium, 蜜桃视频

For those unable to attend, the ceremony will be live-streamed.

*In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony may be delayed until later in the day on Saturday, June 21, or it may be moved to Sunday, June 22, at 9:30 a.m. The weather call will be made at 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 21, and updates will be provided via email to participating graduates and on the University's Social Media Accounts.

蜜桃视频 has secured top honors in Intelligent.com's 2025 rankings, highlighting its excellence across various Master鈥檚 programs. This recognition reinforces Kettering's commitment to providing high-quality education that prepares students for successful careers and industry leadership.

Intelligent.com employed a rigorous, data-driven methodology to evaluate programs based on academic quality, graduation rates, cost, return on investment (ROI), and student resources. The evaluation utilized trusted sources, including the U.S. Department of Education鈥檚 College Scorecard, U.S. News & World Report, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, ensuring that only programs with a strong track record of excellence earned a spot on Intelligent.com鈥檚 rankings.

Among 蜜桃视频's nationally ranked programs are:

• No. 6 Best Online Master鈥檚 in Supply Chain Management Degree Programs
   
• No. 12 Best Online MBA Programs (No GMAT Required)
   
• No. 22 Best Online Master鈥檚 in Electrical Engineering Programs
   
• No. 23 Best Online MBA in Supply Chain Management Degree Programs
   
• No. 24 Best Online MBA in Healthcare Management Programs
   
• No. 28 Best Online Master鈥檚 in Engineering Management Degree Programs

In addition to the top honors earned for 蜜桃视频鈥檚 Online Master鈥檚 programs, Intelligent.com also ranked the On-Campus Master鈥檚 Degree Programs as No. 34 in the nation.

鈥淭his recognition from Intelligent.com affirms 蜜桃视频鈥檚 commitment to providing exceptional, industry-driven education for our online students,鈥� said Dr. Janie Jacobs, Interim Vice President of Kettering Global. 鈥淚t highlights the quality of our programs and the dedication of our faculty and staff in preparing graduates to lead and innovate in their fields. This acknowledgment reinforces that our students are receiving a top-tier education that equips them with the skills and knowledge to excel in today's rapidly evolving professional landscape.鈥�

For more information on the ranking methodology, visit.

蜜桃视频 awarded 418 bachelor's and 163 master's degrees during its 2024 commencement ceremony on Saturday, June 15, setting the stage for these graduates to take on roles as leaders and innovators in a breadth of industries and areas ranging from mobility, new energy vehicles, intelligent manufacturing, to AI and sustainability. Since its founding in 1919, 蜜桃视频 has continually brought STEM-focused learning to life. Through a 50/50 blend of rigorous academics and paid Co-op employment, Kettering students work shoulder-to-shoulder with professors and industry leaders and enter the job market with 2.5 years of on-the-job experience upon graduation. They also continue to command the highest starting salaries in Michigan, as evidenced by a multi-year standing at the top of SmartAsset鈥檚 list.

The 蜜桃视频 Class of 2024 has shown a unique ability to adapt and thrive in its post-secondary educational career that, for many, started amid the COVID pandemic. 鈥溍厶沂悠� stands out among all of higher education as an institution that provides the very best education and career preparation combined, and these graduates embody the concept of mastery that underlies our entire educational model,鈥� University President Dr. Robert K. McMahan said. 鈥淭his world needs their talents and abilities, their energy, their service, their determined focus, and their spirit. They have navigated college years through turbulent and uncertain times - but also with grace, grit, and resilience. And they have done so successfully.鈥� 

The Celebration of the Class of 2024 started the night before Commencement with the Academic Honors Banquet on June 14. The invitation-only event recognized several groups of graduates. Some of the 蜜桃视频 Class of 2024 graduates honored at last week鈥檚 Honors Banquet include:

Kimberly Linnette Betty, B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Flint, Michigan, is a 2024 Sobey Scholar, an award that honors her outstanding scholarship and leadership on and off campus. Betty鈥檚 association with 蜜桃视频 began as a high school student participating in the Academically Interested Minds (AIM) pre-college program. While a Kettering student, Betty participated in the Co-op program at Lear Corporation, leading the effort to build a cost-efficient battery distribution unit prototype that reduced supply costs by 20%. On campus, Betty was instrumental in reactivating the Kettering Chapter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). Off-campus, Betty spent time as a Kagle Leader, tutoring Flint High School students in physics.

Henry Warren Grasman, B.S. Computer Engineering, M.S. Computer Engineering, Flushing, Michigan, is a 2024 President鈥檚 Medalist, demonstrating extraordinary professionalism during Co-op employment and in the classroom while contributing to Kettering and the surrounding community. Grasman has been part of the General Motors Global Product Development Engineering Co-op since July 2020. Grasman accepted an offer to join GM full-time after graduation, making him a candidate for the MEDC鈥檚 Michigander Scholars Program, awarding him a $10,000 scholarship. While working for GM, Grasman earned an Intellectual Property Award for Patent No. US 118992308 B2, Uncertainty-based Map Visualizations for Directing Vehicles. This is just one of the multiple patents and trade secrets he has contributed to through his Co-op assignments and thesis work. Grasman is also a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity, participating in many philanthropic activities on campus and in the greater Flint community.

Thomas Weldon Sprecher III, B.S. Electrical Engineering, B.S. Computer Engineering, M.S. Electrical Engineering, Marietta, Georgia, is also a 2024 President鈥檚 Medalist and 2024 Sobey Scholar. While completing a Bachelor鈥檚 degree with double majors and a Master鈥檚 degree simultaneously through Ketterings bachelor鈥檚 to master鈥檚 pathway, Sprecher performed his Co-op employment with PassiveBolt LLC, a start-up company founded by two Kettering alumni. While there, he was instrumental in designing several printed circuit boards for PassiveBolt鈥檚 smart home security systems. Sprecher has also worked on campus as an Electrical and Computer Engineering Assistant Lab Coordinator since 2021 and assisted with Dr. Allan Taylor鈥檚 OpenRoad project, building portable range boosters for electric vehicles.

Alexandra Lakota Kekel, B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Grand Blanc, Michigan, earned a 2024 Outstanding Thesis Award for her work during her Co-op employment at Munro & Associates Inc. in Troy, Michigan. As is sometimes the case when working on high-level projects and emerging technology, the company deemed her thesis confidential. Her Faculty Advisor, Dr. Bashar AbdulNour, said Kekel鈥檚 309-page report is one of the most technically valuable and best thesis he had ever seen. Kekel was also employed at Stryker in Portage, Michigan, where she was a Co-op student and now works full-time.

Lauryn Nicole Tithof, B.S. Industrial Engineering, Owosso, Michigan, earned a 2024 Outstanding Thesis Award for her work 鈥淯niversalized H-Point Process鈥� under Faculty Advisor Dr. Scott Grasman while in the Co-op program at Lear Corporation. Her thesis project replaced manual H-point testing with a semi-automated process that improved efficiency by as much as 84% and reduced the risk of injury by 100%. Tithof also embodies the spirit of innovation, having launched her own small business, SneakArt Shoes, while still in high school. She is also a member of 蜜桃视频鈥檚 Industrial Engineering, Management, General Engineering, and Mathematical Honor Societies.

Commencement Speaker Sean McBurney 鈥�03 Celebrates Kettering Graduates With 鈥淥ne Last Sneaky Assignment鈥�

A business leader who rolled the dice on a non-traditional application of his Mechanical Engineering education and now leads the Las Vegas region of one the world鈥檚 preeminent resort brands, 蜜桃视频 alumnus Sean McBurney 鈥�03 (Mechanical Engineering) delivered the 2024 Commencement address. McBurney oversees nine casino resort properties as Regional President of Caesars Entertainment. With responsibility for 26,000 hotel rooms, McBurney ensures these large-scale operations deliver high service levels through robust processes and quality-control systems 鈥� skills rooted in his 蜜桃视频 education.

鈥淚 quickly learned crafting a commencement address is daunting,鈥� McBurney said. 鈥淭here are awesome expectations surrounding commencement addresses. As I put pen to paper, I oddly felt like I was back in the classroom. The last sneaky assignment from Kettering, 20 years after graduation.鈥� His advice to graduates? 鈥淵our success is limited only by your imagination,鈥� McBurney said. 鈥淚 had an extraordinary education here. You have had an extraordinary education here. You have developed a skillset, discipline, and experience that can set you on virtually any career path you desire.鈥�

蜜桃视频 conferred McBurney with an honorary Doctorate of Business Administration during the 2024 Commencement ceremony. McBurney began his Kettering career as a Co-op student with General Motors, working in Lordstown, Ohio, as well as Warren and Detroit, Michigan. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from 蜜桃视频 in 2003 and attended Stanford University Graduate School of Business before joining Caesars Entertainment in 2006 as a Casino Marketing Manager. In the nearly two decades since then, McBurney has worn many hats in the Caesars organization before taking on his current role as Regional President in 2021. As Regional President, he is responsible for overseeing hotel, gaming, food and beverage, retail, surveillance, security operations, marketing, and human resources operations for the company鈥檚 nine properties in the Las Vegas region, and over the last two years, the region set an all-time revenue record.

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蜜桃视频 President Dr. Robert K. McMahan has named Dr. Janie Jacobs Interim Vice President for Kettering Global.

鈥淭hose of you who know Dr. Jacobs know her to be a highly qualified, forward-thinking and collaborative leader,鈥� McMahan said. 鈥淚 am excited to have Dr. Jacobs assume this role and to see how Kettering Global evolves under her direction.鈥�

Jacobs joined Kettering in 2019 as the Director of Strategic Projects and Corporate Training for Kettering Global and GlobalX.

鈥淚 am honored and excited to step into the role of Interim VP of Kettering Global,鈥� Jacobs said. 鈥淭he continuously changing landscape in higher education requires a collaborative effort within our diverse community. I am committed to upholding the values and principles that make Kettering Global a beacon of excellence in higher education.鈥�

Jacobs earned her Doctorate of Education in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis on Higher Education from Grand Canyon University, her MBA in Human Resources Management from Baker College and her Bachelor of Science in Public Administration from Central Michigan University.

As an accomplished leader with over 25 years of experience in higher education, Jacobs has held several executive-level positions, including Vice President of Career and Corporate Services at Baker College. In this role, she ensured the highest operational effectiveness, with the state of Michigan awarding her the Women of Achievement award.

鈥淎t the heart of Kettering Global's mission is the commitment to prepare students for lives of extraordinary leadership and service,鈥� Jacobs said. 鈥淜ettering Global is positioned to grow its influence in the online education sector and make a lasting impact on the lives and careers of learners worldwide.鈥�

蜜桃视频 jumped 22 spots to No. 61 (tied) in U.S. News & World Report鈥檚 annual Best Online Master鈥檚 in Engineering Programs rankings. Kettering was No. 83 last year.

The honor wasn鈥檛 the only one for 蜜桃视频 Online (KUO) programs. U.S. News evaluated schools in Online Master鈥檚 programs based on a variety of factors, such as student engagement, faculty credentials, and services and technologies.

The 2024 report also recognized Kettering in several other categories.

• Online MBA Programs for Veterans No. 86 (tied)
• Online Graduate Business Programs (excluding MBA) No. 96 
• Online MBA No. 126 (tied)

"We are thrilled to see 蜜桃视频 Online's remarkable ascent in the 2024 U.S. News rankings,鈥� said Dr. Christine Wallace, Vice President for KUO. 鈥淚t is a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence in online education. As we celebrate this achievement, we remain steadfast in our mission to provide a world-class online education, unlocking boundless opportunities for our students. 蜜桃视频 is not just climbing the rankings; we are shaping the future of online learning."

KUO faculty also have a pride point. For the fifth year in a row, business and MBA and Online Business program faculty have received a #1 rating and a perfect 100/100 score for training and credentials.

鈥淭his recognition is a reflection of the dedication and hard work of our students,鈥� said Kenneth Williams, Associate Teaching Professor and 2022 KUO Instructor of the Year. 鈥淭heir engagement, curiosity, and commitment to excellence are the driving forces behind our collective achievement. We take immense pride in being part of their educational journey, guiding and shaping the next generation of industry leaders.鈥�

In its 12th year, the U.S. News is designed for individuals looking to complete or further their education. This year's edition evaluates more than 1,600 online bachelor's and master's degree programs using metrics specific to online learning. The rankings only include degree-granting programs offered primarily online by regionally accredited institutions.

鈥淐hoosing the right online degree program can unlock a world of opportunities,鈥� says LaMont Jones, managing editor for education at U.S. News. 鈥淭he rankings and related resources U.S. News offers will help equip students with data to make choices that align with their unique needs, paving the way for educational and professional fulfillment.鈥�