Each month, we'll publish a roundup of every story published on the Kettering University news site. Catch anything you missed this month below.

Gov. Rick Snyder helps Kettering University open FIRST Robotics Community Center: Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder’s reaction to seeing the FIRST Robotics Community Center at Kettering University could be summed up in a few words -- “To put it simply, this is awesome,” Snyder said. Read more.

Gov. Rick Snyder (left) visited Kettering University in September to help unveil the FIRST Robotics Community Center.

Greener is Better: Kettering University faculty member finds environmentally friendly practices increase profits: Dr. Thomas Ngniatedema from the Department of Business recently analyzed Fortune 500 companies that have embraced environmentally friendly practices and found that companies who do so tend to see an increase in profits. Read more.

Seven graduates to be honored during annual Alumni Awards ceremony: Find out which graduates will be recognized at the annual Kettering University Alumni Awards Dinner and Ceremony on Oct. 9. Read more.

Kettering University rankings rise in annual U.S. News and World Report 'Best Colleges' issue: Kettering University rose three spots in the annual U.S. News and World Report 'Best Colleges' rankings. The Mechanical Engineering program ranked fourth in the country. Read more.

Engineering the next generation of tech products for human design: Dr. Justin Young from the Department of Industrial Engineering is doing research aimed at creating safe and ergonomically sound uses of digital devices. Read more.

John Mahoney '55 to receive 2014 Alumni Service Award: John Mahoney will receive this year's Alumni Service Award for his efforts to re-connect alumni with the University. His efforts have intensified in the last 10 years, encouraging alumni to attend Homecoming and return to reunite with their classmates during their 50th, 55th and 60th class reunions. Read more.

Student Post: School term, where academics and fun meet: The latest guest column from student Chaz Mancino features insights about how he finds time to unwind despite how busy he is with academics during school term. Read more.

Kettering University graduates rank No. 1 in Michigan in salary potential: The latest data from Payscale.com confirms that a Kettering University education offers one of the top returns on investment in the country. Read more. 

Intrapreneurship, innovation have been key themes of alumni award winner’s career: Scott Kirchner '92 is the recipient of this year's Engineering Achievement Award. Read more.

Kettering University students, Girl Scouts partner to spread STEM concepts: A group of Kettering University students have created a growing event aimed at getting young girls excited about STEM concepts and career possibilities. Read more.

Kettering University graduate creates scholarship as a way to give back: Dr. Darrel Chenoweth '64 wanted to give back to his University, and found a way to do so through an endowed scholarship. Read more.

Latest NSF grant will give Kettering University its own 4G LTE wireless system: Kettering University’s most recent Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) will, once installed, give Kettering something no other university in the country has -- its own 4G long term evolution (LTE) wireless system. Read more.

Kettering connection fostered future business partnership for two graduates: Two graduates who are now running a successful business got their start as fellow students at Kettering. Read more.

Kettering University Relay for Life raises more than $10,000 for cancer research: For the first time, Kettering students hosted their annual Relay for Life at Atwood Stadium. Read more.

Birthing simulator donated by Genesys helps Kettering University bring out medical side of engineering: Genesys Regional Medical Center is contributing to Kettering University’s Bio-Mechanical and Bio-Engineering research efforts by donating a life-like birthing simulator to the University. Read more.

Alumni award winner understands importance of collaboration to solve challenges: Jon Kowalski '06 is the recipient of this year's Young Alumni Award. Read more.

Humble upbringing, politics have inspired Kettering University graduate throughout his life: Ed Orlett '61 had a distinguished career in Ohio public service and will be honored with this year's Alumni Achievement Award. Read more.