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.
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.
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Jan 6
Kennesaw State business students partner with veteran to create opportunities for others
Students in the Michael J. Coles College of Business are helping a combat veteran sow the seeds of a better future for fellow vets at his farm 45 miles north of campus in Calhoun.
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2021 Dec 22
Kennesaw State mechatronics students gain career-ready experience during senior design project
Sounds of robotic arms and conveyor belts whizzing and whirling filled the room as four Kennesaw State University mechatronics engineering students recently worked with an industry partner on designing a better beverage bottling process.
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2021 Dec 22
Kennesaw State community plays a part in Braves' championship season
As students and alumni celebrate the Atlanta Braves' first World Series championship since 1995, some in the Kennesaw State University community got to see the dream season unfold up close.
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2021 Dec 22
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.
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2021 Dec 15
December graduate's legacy project lays groundwork for growth in emerging technology
Baron Wasden draws a straight line from his education at Kennesaw State University to the new job he will start in January, after graduating this month with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Information Systems. Wasden spent his final semester completing a capstone project leading the creation of a 3D printing laboratory in the Michael J. Coles College of Business and documenting the process so that others can follow the same roadmap to create their own labs.
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2021 Dec 14
Sister's legacy guides, inspires Kennesaw State senior
As a freshman in 2018, Kennesaw State University student Shania Kalladanthyil sought solace in the classroom and laboratory following the tragic death of her older sister. Through that immersion and the lessons passed onto her from her sister, Shania has excelled.
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2021 Dec 10
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).
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2021 Dec 9
Engineering graduate capitalized on opportunities
Alisa Machiwalla's interest in mechanical engineering was sparked at a young age by watching her father fix things around the house. "He's super handy and I wanted to be like him," Machiwalla said. This week, she is graduating from Kennesaw State's Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology (SPCEET) with a degree in mechanical engineering and a minor in nuclear engineering.
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2021 Dec 13
Summer 2021 Dean's List
Kennesaw State University congratulates the 909 students named to the University's Dean's List, which recognizes students for their academic achievement during the Summer 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.
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2021 Sep 7
Summer 2021 President's List
Kennesaw State University recently named nearly 900 students to the President's List in recognition of their academic excellence for the Summer 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.
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2021 Sep 7
Kennesaw State graduate blends arts and science, evolves as researcher
A scientist and a dancer, Hope Didier combined her two passions and forged her own way at Kennesaw State, graduating with two bachelor's degrees.
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2021 Jul 30
Biology major fast-tracks his Kennesaw State experience
Barrett Upton graduates early with his degree in biology thanks to diligence in the classroom and in the lab at KSU.
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2021 Jul 29
Spring 2021 graduate
Kennesaw State University congratulates all of its spring graduates!
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2021 Jul 28
Kennesaw State student finds passion for research, extracurriculars through engineering college
When it comes to describing Kennesaw State University student George Williams, engineering professors Simin Nasseri and Mohammad Jonaidi find themselves rattling off a lengthy list of accomplishments. While serving as president of the KSU Motorsports student organization, Williams has carved out a niche for research in two departments within the Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology, co-authoring numerous journal papers and conference presentations. Read the full story: https://news.kennesaw.edu/stories/2021/ksu-engineering-student-research.php
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2021 Jul 2
Spring 2021 Dean's List
Kennesaw State University congratulates more than 6,600 students who were named to the Spring 2021 Dean's List.
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2021 Jun 14
Spring 2021 President's List
Kennesaw State University congratulates more than 4,800 students who were named to the Spring 2021 President's List.
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2021 Jun 14
Six Owls Named in ASUN All-Conference Team, Tying Program Record
The ASUN Conference announced its All-Conference team on Thursday afternoon, naming six members of the Kennesaw State baseball team to its First and Second teams.
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2021 Jun 1
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.
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2021 May 28
Kennesaw State ushers in new era of intercollegiate competition with varsity Esports
In its inaugural season, 19 students have earned scholarships as part of Kennesaw State's new varsity Esports Program: https://experience.kennesaw.edu/varsityesports?source=share-ksu
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2021 Jun 8
Torbert Named ASUN Pitcher of the Week
KENNESAW, Ga. - The ASUN announced Kennesaw State pitcher Luke Torbert as the ASUN Pitcher of the Week on Monday afternoon, the first accolade of the junior's career.
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2021 May 28
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...
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2021 May 28
Kennesaw State University hosts inaugural Hackathon for Social Good
Kennesaw State University's College of Computing and Software Engineering (CCSE) recently hosted its inaugural Hackathon for Social Good, allowing students to apply their knowledge and technical know-how to solve societal problems.
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2021 May 28
'Unstoppable determination' lands accounting student job at top firm
Taron Ragan has faced more than his share of tragedy in his life, but the senior accounting major never let those circumstances stand in his way of working toward his bachelor's degree at Kennesaw State. Ragan, who will graduate in May, already ha...
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2021 May 27
Political science student honored by NAACP for campus leadership
Considering her dedication to social justice, inclusion and community engagement, it's no surprise that Kennesaw State University student Madison Potts views her national award from the NAACP as a team accomplishment. Potts, a senior majoring in ...
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2021 May 27
Kennesaw State graduate primed for future in aerospace industry
Two years ago, Kennesaw State University student Kristen Padgett couldn't fully envision herself as an engineer. Then a sophomore in the Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology (SPCEET), she was admittedly a bit insecure about the prospects of joining an industry where change was the only constant. That is, until she landed her first internship.
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2021 May 21
Kennesaw State graduate cultivates awareness of hunger, food insecurity
Artis Trice became dedicated to the issues of community hunger and food insecurity while he was a student at Kennesaw State University, and he will continue that commitment well beyond the graduation day he's celebrating this week.
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2021 May 21
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.
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2021 May 21
Graduation: Escobar takes on new medical career
After leaving behind a career as a neurosurgical resident to move from Venezuela to the U.S., Roberto Escobar traded one medical career for another-he earns his nursing degree from KSU today and will start work soon as an ICU nurse.
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2021 May 14
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.
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2021 May 17