It is with great sadness that the Kettering Community shares the news that Dr. Henry Kowalski, Doc K as everyone affectionately called him, passed away on Monday, May 4 at the age of 83. A professor of mechanical engineering and a cornerstone of the University for more than half a century before retiring in 2015, Doc K will be remembered for his innovative and engaging teaching methods, his lasting role within and impact on the FIRST Community Center and his genuine commitment and care for the success of everyone around him – especially students.

As Kettering University closely monitors COVID-19, decisions are being made on a daily basis to prioritize students, faculty and staff safety and well-being. Check back daily for regular updates on the situation's impact on the campus, messaging from the University President, useful resources and more.

Research at Kettering University is driving America forward, shaping policy, and finding new ways to improve lives and communities through engineering, technology, and science. Faculty members are leading experts in their respective fields and conduct research with both undergraduate and graduate students. Collaborating across disciplines, faculty and students practice real world applications that prepare students for their careers and provide solutions to problems the world faces today.

Graduates with Kettering University degrees can count on the highest lifetime return on investment (ROI) in the state of Michigan and among the highest in the nation, according to a Georgetown University analysis of federal data ranking 4,500 schools nationwide. The analysis, based on the Department of Education's College Scorecard, examined ROI among private and public institutions. It focused on the financial payoff of college degree and earnings differentials over 10-, 20-, 30- and 40-year periods.

A Kettering graduate education is designed to not only prepare you for a productive career but also provide a potentially transformational life experience. Imagine participating in an industrial or government funded research project, working as a summer intern with one of Kettering’s leading industrial partners, being part of a student led competition such as the AutoDrive Challenge or simply networking with Kettering alumni, many of whom (1000+) are currently serving as a C-Level corporate executive.