Kennesaw State University is the third-largest university in Georgia. Located just north of Atlanta, KSU combines a suburban setting on two campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta, with access to one of the country’s most dynamic cities. Kennesaw State offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to a diverse student body of nearly 43,000 students. A member of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State is a comprehensive university, offering students a broad spectrum of quality academics, a growing and vibrant campus life, award-winning dining facilities and a wide array of athletic offerings. KSU offers nationally ranked degrees in business, computing and engineering, as well as premier education, nursing, arts, architecture, science and math programs. The University’s research, scholarship, creative activities and public service initiatives expand and apply knowledge, contribute to economic development, and improve the quality of life in local communities, Georgia, the nation and the world.
(see more)Kennesaw State University is the third-largest university in Georgia. Located just north of Atlanta, KSU combines a suburban setting on two campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta, with access to one of the country’s most dynamic cities. Kennesaw State offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to a diverse student body of nearly 43,000 students. A member of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State is a comprehensive university, offering students a broad spectrum of quality academics, a growing and vibrant campus life, award-winning dining facilities and a wide array of athletic offerings. KSU offers nationally ranked degrees in business, computing and engineering, as well as premier education, nursing, arts, architecture, science and math programs. The University’s research, scholarship, creative activities and public service initiatives expand and apply knowledge, contribute to economic development, and improve the quality of life in local communities, Georgia, the nation and the world.
'It has been so easy to talk with people' - KSU student reflects on first semester
The first semester of college is a time of transition and growth as students spread their wings and begin to navigate their academic careers, discover new interests and make lasting memories. Cassidy Martin, an Honors student from Acworth who plans to pursue a degree in international business, shares what made her first semester as an Owl meaningful.
Enrollment -
Jan 14
Fall 2021 Dean's List
Kennesaw State University congratulates the more than 7,300 Owls named to the University's Dean's List, which recognizes students for their academic achievement during the Fall 2021 semester. Undergraduate students enrolled in at least nine credit hours and with a grade point average of at least 3.5 were named to the list.
Dean's List -
Jan 13
Fall 2021 President's List
Kennesaw State University has named more than 5,100 students to the President's List in recognition of their academic excellence for the Fall 2021 semester. To achieve this honor, each undergraduate student must have completed at least nine semester hours with a term grade point average of 4.0.
President's List -
Jan 13
Construction management students finish third at regional competition
Students in Kennesaw State University's College of Architecture and Construction Management earned third place finishes at the 2021 Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Region 2 Design-Build Competition in October.
Student Competition -
Jan 6
Construction management students receive recognition at international conference
Kennesaw State University's Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) student organization was recognized at the 2021 International AEE Conference in New Orleans.
Achievement (Other) -
Jan 6
Human Services graduate helps Make-A-Wish serve ill children
Kennesaw State University senior Ashley Francis has always considered herself a helper. Knowing that about herself, she planned to become a nurse, but later decided she could help more people through a career in human services. This week, she is graduating with a bachelor's degree in human services focused on nonprofit leadership and social innovation.
Graduation -
2021 Dec 15
Kennesaw State social work graduate student earns national fellowship
Crystal Butler, a second-year student in Kennesaw State University's Master of Social Work program, has earned placement in the prestigious Minority Fellowship Program through the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
Scholarship -
2021 Dec 9
KSU students presenting in largest undergraduate research conference
Kennesaw State University undergraduate students will present nearly 120 research projects from an array of academic disciplines this week at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR), which will be conducted virtually to maintain C...
Academic competition -
2021 May 28
Kennesaw State Honors student awarded for scholarship and service
On his bedroom walls, KSU Journey Honors College student Robert Connor has a collection of sticky notes with motivational phrases he's written, including, "You have 1,440. How are you using them?" - in reference to the number of minutes in each day.
Community Service -
2021 May 28
Spratling's Historic Performance Earns Him ASUN Player of the Week
Malik Spratling was named ASUN Player of the Week by the conference office on Monday afternoon.
Sports -
2021 May 21
College of Science and Mathematics honors 2020-2021 Outstanding Graduating Students
Congratulations to the nine College of Science and Mathematics (CSM) Outstanding Graduating Student Award recipients! These students were honored in a virtual ceremony on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. The 2020-2021 CSM Outstanding Graduating Students are: M.S. in Chemical Sciences: Alvaro Calderon B.S. in Biochemistry: Conner Casterline B.S. in Biochemistry: Robert Cronin B.S. in Environmental Science: Derek McNutt B.S. in Computational and Applied Mathematics: Sarah Kim B.S. in Mathematics: Miles Corn M.S. in Integrative Biology: Ashley McDonald B.S. in Biology: Carrie Lyn Barron B.S. in Physics: Gracyn Jewett Each year, department faculty in the College of Science and Mathematics choose one outstanding graduating student per academic degree program. Outstanding students are selected based on notable achievements within their major, including having earned an exceptional GPA, as well as in extracurricular, research or professional activities.
Academic Award -
2021 May 17
Boren Fellowship
Kennesaw State University graduate student Gabrielle Pajak has been awarded a Boren Fellowship to study in Jordan, providing another step toward a career she plans related to human rights issues. Pajak, who is pursuing a Master of Science in International Policy Management (MSIPM) from Kennesaw State, will learn Arabic at a language institute during 11 months in Jordan, starting in January 2022. Boren Awards focus on geographic areas, languages and fields of study that are critical to United States interests and underrepresented in study abroad, and Pajak chose to conduct hers in Jordan because of her interest in the country's high number of refugees who have fled from Syria's ongoing civil war.
Study Abroad -
2021 May 11
Architecture Student Crafts Thesis to Preserve Black History
A Savannah native, Kennesaw State University student Olivia Harrell grew up marveling at the architectural beauty of her city's most historic buildings, including the Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist and SCAD's Ruskin Hall. When she ventured away from downtown to the area bordering Savannah's urban core, however, she often left disappointed in the lack of attention paid toward saving the history of its predominantly African American communities. Now a fifth-year architecture student in Kennesaw State's College of Architecture and Construction Management, Harrell is using her thesis to explore how Black history in Savannah can be preserved for years to come.
Research / Grant -
2021 Mar 10
KSU alumna selected to present virtually at Posters on the Hill
KENNESAW, Ga. (April 20, 2020) - Computational mathematics graduate Kara Heller hopes to make the world a greener place as she presents her research on electric vehicles and energy conservation to U.S. legislators at the Posters on the Hill on April 21. This is the third consecutive year a Kennesaw State University student has been chosen to participate in the national event that will take place virtually amid the current public health concerns.
Alumni -
2020 May 12
Internships at the Georgia Bureau of Investigation
Emily Apodaca and Anderson John both developed an interest in criminal justice well before they started college. Now, as Kennesaw State University seniors, they are gaining valuable experience in that field by interning with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
Internship -
2020 Apr 29
Presidential Diversity Awards given for contributions to inclusive campus
Student Savannah Bronson, a human services major, was one of seven members of the Kennesaw State University campus community awarded 2018 Presidential Diversity Awards, recognizing their service and contributions toward creating more inclusive and welcoming campus environments.
Leadership -
2018 Jun 29
Students depict diversity through art
To best depict what diversity looks like through art, students in Kennesaw State's College of the Arts created art pieces as part of the inaugural Diversity Arts Competition and Show, sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. Student artists competed for votes from the campus community, and six winners - two for first, second and third place - were selected. Their renderings are currently on display and can be viewed through the online gallery: http://diversity.kennesaw.edu/artcompetition.php.
Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement -
2018 May 3
Kennesaw State student named a 2018 Newman Civic Fellow
Britt Pickering, a Kennesaw State University sociology student, was named a 2018 Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact, a Boston-based nonprofit working to advance the public purposes of higher education. Pickering was among 268 college students named this year and the only one from Kennesaw State.
Student Excellence -
2018 Mar 9
Students Named to Fall 2017 Dean's List
Kennesaw State University congratulates the more than 6,200 students named to the Fall 2017 Dean's List. Students enrolled at least 9 credit hours and with a grade point average of at least 3.5 were named to the list.
Honors List -
2018 Jan 25
Market Analysis Competition Benefits Industry and KSU Students
Three teams of Kennesaw State graduate students recently competed in a Shark Tank-like competition as part of a collaboration between Southern Company and KSU's Graduate College.
Business/professional -
2018 Feb 12