KU = Kettering University?
Posted on March 30, 2008 by Ching under Sponsored Post.
When Kansans think of KU, we think of University of Kansas. We think of the Jayhawks.
In Michigan, KU means Kettering University, the #1 university for industrial and manufacturing engineering according to US News Best Colleges. If you’re a soon-to-be high school grad and are thinking of going into the industrial, manufacturing, and mechanical engineering fields, Kettering University is the college that you should consider.
Kettering University, located in Flint, Michigan, was originally founded as The School of Automotive Trades. Then Kettering became known as the Flint Institute of Technology before being acquired by General Motors in 1926 and renamed General Motors Institute of Technology. In 1932 the school’s name was shortened to General Motors Institute. In 1982, GM divested ownership and the school became GMI Engineering and Management Institute. In 1998 the school changed its name to the current name, Kettering University, in honor of Charles F. Kettering, an early 20th century inventor, proponent of cooperative education, and early benefactor of the school.
Today the coop program is still the key to the success of Kettering students and alums. It is what makes the university special. Anyway, check out my favorite Kettering recruiting video below.
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ST on April 7, 2008
Do you go to Kettering?