Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw State University senior Deja Boney has been named a 2025 Newman Civic Fellow, a national recognition honoring students who demonstrate leadership qualities and a strong commitment to community service. Boney, who is pursuing a degree in information systems, has led impactful service initiatives on and off campus.

While enrolled in the educational leadership doctoral program at Kennesaw State University, full-time assistant principal and mother of two Jennifer Wilson had classes to take and research papers and discussion posts to write. Graduating this May, Wilson will be the first in her family to have earned a doctorate.

The Division of Student Affairs hosted its 10th annual Student Leadership Awards at the Carmichael Student Center, honoring exceptional students for their commitment to serving and bettering the KSU community. This year's awards committee received more than 365 nominations across individual student, program, and student organization categories.

Kennesaw State junior Gabriel James strives to leave things better than she found them and positively impact people and the world. While double majoring in environmental science and theatre and performance studies, James is a senator for sustainability in the Student Government Association and president of the EcoOwls student organization.

Senior Sydnee Goode created a movement for Black artists and musicians at Kennesaw State that will continue after she graduates. As president of the Black Musicians Coalition, Goode celebrates and uplifts Black culture and excellence through the performing arts.

Kennesaw State students Gabriela Citino, Dinesh Reddy and Md Jobair Hossain Faruk have been chosen to participate in RCE Greater Atlanta's SDG Futures Fellowship, aiming to make a difference in the world through sustainable development education and leadership. The SDG Futures Fellowship strives to educate participants on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, as well as develop leadership and professional skills.

Kennesaw State University student Dana London believes that curiosity and wisdom are among the greatest assets anyone can possess. By following that notion, the sophomore accounting major has earned a leadership position with an international organization.

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.

As the Kennesaw State community celebrates Black History Month, the newest chapters of the University's history are being written today by outstanding Black students. Join us in marking Black History Month at KSU by meeting a few of those students who are making history today.