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President’s Perspective: Dr. Liberty says farewell to Kettering

This will be my last “President’s Perspective” column. As I write this piece, Kettering University is interviewing finalists for the position of president. We anticipate that Kettering’s seventh president will join the institution this July.  Angie and I will be … Continue reading

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President’s Perspective: Winter 2011

Over the past five years the bond between Kettering University and the Greater Flint area has strengthened significantly.  As the region builds a new economic future, higher education will play a significant role.  This was underscored by the recent announcement … Continue reading

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President’s Perspective: Fall 2010

Most of you are aware that over 90 percent of Kettering’s operating budget revenues are derived from tuition, fees and auxiliary revenue associated with undergraduate and graduate enrollment.  And the cost of providing an educational experience of very high quality … Continue reading

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President’s Perspective: Summer 2010

Recently, Kettering received a grant of more than $1.65 million from the Kern Family Foundation, which will fund the institution’s “Entrepreneurship across the Curriculum” initiative. This funding allows Kettering faculty to incorporate a curriculum infused with entrepreneurship and further support … Continue reading

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President’s Perspective: Spring 2010

We held a series of alumni gatherings in California and Arizona in January, and in South Carolina and Florida in February. It was most enjoyable to see so many alumni and to tell them about the many interesting things that … Continue reading

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President’s Perspective: Winter 2010

Michigan’s unemployment rate dropped from 15.3 percent in September 2009 to 14.7 percent in November. Although this is a rather modest improvement, some experts suggest that unemployment is stabilizing and that perhaps the state will experience recovery in the months … Continue reading

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