Kettering University

On Monday, September 15, 2025, Kettering University recognized 42 of its newest inductees into the Order of the Engineer, a national fellowship that unites engineers across the country in their dedication to integrity, responsibility, and service to society. During the Ring Ceremony, held in Kettering's Academic Building, students formally accepted the Obligation of the Engineer, a lifelong pledge to practice their profession with honesty, impartiality, and a commitment to the public good. Each student received a stainless-steel ring, worn on the little finger of the working hand, as a visible reminder of both personal accountability and the unity of the profession. This was the largest A-Section induction since records began in 2006, with the exception of 2021, when both sections were combined due to Covid. The Order of the Engineer was first established in the United States in 1970 at Cleveland State University, inspired by the Canadian Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer. Since then, the fellowship has expanded nationwide, reinforcing the values of ethical leadership and service that are central to the profession.

On Sept. 16, 2025, Kettering University proudly initiated four new members into the esteemed Robot Society, an honor that stands as the pinnacle of the University's recognition. Membership is awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional leadership, academic performance, and a commitment to community values. Since the organization's founding in 1927, approximately 1,200 individuals have been honored as Robots, selected from the top 1 percent of the student body. Each initiate is chosen for exemplifying the Society's core values: Leadership, which is Creative, Service that Transcends Self, and Citizenship, which Demonstrates Responsibility. The official Robot attire, designed to distinguish members, includes: White Gloves symbolizing purity Red Bow Tie representing the bloodline of a leader Cane topped with the letter "R" to signify membership Black Spots on the Key symbolize the transformation into a Robot Bells are worn to draw attention to the initiates The initiation ceremony consists of certification, the recitation of the Robot pledge, and the signing of the Keys by all present honorary and active Robots. The Robot Pledge commits new members to uphold the Society's ideals and adhere to the Constitution and Bylaws. The newest members of the Robot Society are: Carly Baier (Chemical Engineering) Janice James (Computer Science) Samantha Robinson (Computer Science) Titus Francis (Computer Science) Becoming a Robot is a distinguished honor and offers recognition for going above and beyond as a student. Members have opportunities for scholarships, networking with alumni in C-level positions, and consideration for prestigious awards such as the President's Medal. Congratulations to these outstanding students on their remarkable achievement! Your dedication and commitment to excellence inspire the entire Kettering community.

Kettering University honored seven Sobey Scholar recipients, an award reserved for students inducted into an academic honor society and Kettering's Robot Society, during the 2025 Honors Banquet.

On December 10, 2024, Kettering University proudly initiated three new members into the esteemed Robot Society, an honor that stands as the pinnacle of the University's recognition. Membership is awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional leadership, academic performance, and a commitment to community values. Since the organization's founding in 1927, approximately 1,200 individuals have been honored as Robots, selected from the top 1 percent of the student body. Each initiate is chosen for exemplifying the Society's core values: Leadership, which is Creative, Service that Transcends Self, and Citizenship, which Demonstrates Responsibility. The official Robot attire, designed to distinguish members, includes: White Gloves symbolizing purity Red Bow Tie representing the bloodline of a leader Cane topped with the letter "R" to signify membership Black Spots on the Key, symbolizing the transformation into a Robot Bells are worn to draw attention to the initiates The initiation ceremony consists of certification, the recitation of the Robot pledge, and the signing of the Keys by all present honorary and active Robots. The Robot Pledge commits new members to uphold the Society's ideals and adhere to the Constitution and Bylaws. The newest members of the Robot Society are: Ian Gibson, Electrical Engineering Jaydin Freeman, Computer Science Meadow Loukmas, Mechanical Engineering Becoming a Robot is a distinguished honor and offers recognition for going above and beyond as a student. Members have opportunities for scholarships, networking with alumni in C-level positions, and consideration for prestigious awards such as the President's Medal. Congratulations to these outstanding students on their remarkable achievement! Your dedication and commitment to excellence inspire the entire Kettering community.

On September 17, 2024, Kettering University proudly initiated four new members into the esteemed Robot Society, an honor that stands as the pinnacle of the university's recognition. Membership is awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional leadership, academic performance, and a commitment to community values. Since its founding in 1927, approximately 1,200 individuals have been honored as Robots, selected from the top 1 percent of the student body. Each initiate is chosen for exemplifying the Society's core values: Leadership, which is Creative, Service that Transcends Self; and Citizenship, which Demonstrates Responsibility. The official Robot attire, designed to distinguish members, includes: White Gloves symbolizing purity Red Bow Tie representing the bloodline of a leader Cane topped with the letter "R" to signify membership Black Spots on the Key, symbolizing the transformation into a Robot Bells are worn to draw attention to the initiates The initiation ceremony consists of certification, the recitation of the Robot pledge, and the signing of the Keys by all present honorary and active Robots. The Robot Pledge commits new members to uphold the Society's ideals and adhere to the Constitution and Bylaws. The newest members of the Robot Society are: Adria Dixon, Electrical Engineering Allison McGraw, Chemical Engineering Natalie Collins, Chemical Engineering Martin Cordoba, Computer Science Becoming a Robot is a distinguished honor and offers recognition for going above and beyond as a student. Members have opportunities for scholarships, networking with alumni in C-level positions, and consideration for prestigious awards such as the President's Medal. Congratulations to these outstanding students on their remarkable achievement! Your dedication and commitment to excellence inspire the entire Kettering community.

Kettering University honored seven Sobey Scholar recipients, an award reserved for students inducted into an academic honor society and Kettering's Robot Society, during the 2024 Honors Banquet on June 14.

Kettering University will honor its Sobey Scholar recipients during the 2023 Honors Banquet at Durant-Dort Factory One in Flint on June 16. Sobey Scholar awards are given to students who were elected to an academic honor society and Kettering's Robots Honor Society, which recognizes outstanding leadership, service and citizenship to the university community.

The Kettering Leaders accepted four new fellows during the 2022 Spring Term. The Kettering LEADERS endowment was established in 1999 to promote leadership development and foster personal growth through alumni mentoring and coaching. Its mission is to "Grow Kettering's most-promising leaders," and its vision is "A civic duty to 21st-century leadership development."

The Robot Society initiated five new student members and one new honorary staff member Dec 7.

The Robot Society initiated two new student members and one new honorary staff member Sept. 15, 2022.

The Kettering Leaders accepted four new fellows during the 2022 Summer Term. The Kettering LEADERS endowment was established in 1999 to promote leadership development and foster personal growth through alumni mentoring and coaching. Its mission is to "Grow Kettering's most-promising leaders," and its vision is "A civic duty to 21st-century leadership development."

The Robot Society initiated four new student members and one new honorary faculty member Dec. 6, 2022.

The Kettering LEADERS welcomed a new fellow.