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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 more than 45,000 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.

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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 more than 45,000 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.

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Spring 2023 Dean's List

Kennesaw State University congratulates the more than 7,100 Owls named to the University's Dean's List, which recognizes students for their academic achievement during the Spring 2023 semester. Undergraduate students enrolled in at least nine credit hours and with a term grade point average of at least 3.5 were named to the list.
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Dean's List - 2023 Jun 22

Kennesaw State sibling students show diligence, care in school and life

Aspiring doctors Emily and Calvin Ghasemi are receiving on-the-job training of a sort. Along with excelling in their classes, presenting research projects and participating in student groups while carrying full course loads at KSU, the siblings care for their mother, who has multiple sclerosis.
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Student Excellence - 2023 May 31

Accident spurs Kennesaw State student to research

In one moment, Heru Crooks' life trajectory changed when he was paralyzed in a car crash in 2016. Crooks, now a Kennesaw State sophomore, says that unfortunate turn of events actually gave him the clarity to see his future as a scientist studying stem cell treatments - the same treatments that helped him recover sooner than his doctors expected after the accident.
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Research / Grant - 2023 May 30

Kennesaw State master's graduate makes satisfying career change

Rachel Kaplan's career journey started in the great indoors, and now you'll find her studying songbirds in the great outdoors. Kaplan changed career trajectories to follow a burgeoning interest in wildlife science and earned a Master of Science in Integrative Biology degree from Kennesaw State.
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Graduation - 2023 May 19

Kennesaw State graduate bound for Ecuador with Peace Corps

Savannah Tuschl's childhood curiosity about other cultures never slowed down. Tuschl, a KSU summa cum laude graduate and the Department of World Languages and Cultures' 2022-23 Outstanding Student, will work in Ecuador for 27 months with the Peace Corps in the area of youth and family development.
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Graduation - 2023 May 10

Kennesaw State sales competition lands Coles graduate a career opportunity

Avani Shah's competitive streak paid off as she entered college and got to work challenging herself. Shah helped launch the Honors Advisory Leadership Council, where she later served as president; interned at Fortune 500 companies; and participated in peer mentoring and various student organizations.
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Graduation - 2023 May 10

Kennesaw State student researchers recognized as Spring Symposium winners

The Office of Undergraduate Research hosted the Spring 2023 Symposium of Student Scholars, featuring 658 students, 375 research projects, and 199 mentors. The event is held twice each year to give undergraduate and graduate researchers across all disciplines an opportunity to present their work to a broader audience.
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Research / Grant - 2023 May 1

Kennesaw State's Wellstar College hosts Research and Engagement Day

Kennesaw State University's Wellstar College of Health and Human Services hosted its annual Research and Engagement Day, highlighting the college's research, scholarship and community impact. "For me, RED is a day of celebration," said Mark Geil, associate dean of research and operation of Wellstar College.
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Research / Grant - 2023 May 1

Graduate benefits from prosthetics program at Kennesaw State

Spellbound by the prostheses in science fiction movies like "The Terminator" and "I, Robot," Adesua Ojeifoh brought that passion to Kennesaw State's Master of Science in Prosthetics and Orthotics program. She is graduating with a master's degree - and a mission.
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Graduation - 2023 May 10

KSU student Gabriel James cultivating positive environmental change

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.
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Leadership - 2023 Apr 20

Kennesaw State graduate students showcase research in 3-Minute Thesis

The KSU Graduate College hosted its 3-Minute Thesis, challenging master's and doctoral students to condense their research into a three-minute oral presentation. "The 3MT competition provides a wonderful opportunity for students to build confidence in presenting their research in straightforward and engaging ways," said Dean Juliet Langman.
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Student Competition - 2023 Apr 12

Kennesaw State engineering student earns prestigious Goldwater Scholarship

Kennesaw State University junior Derek Price II has received a Barry M. Goldwater scholarship, awarded each year to the nation's top undergraduate scholars in the sciences, mathematics and engineering. A meeting with fellow engineering students as a freshman set Price on his path toward research, which he pursued through KSU's First-Year Scholars program.
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Scholarship - 2023 Apr 4

KSU senior Kevin Tran honing engineering skills through research

Kennesaw State mechanical engineering major Kevin Tran is creating his own 3D-printed lab prototypes for testing and research. Tran also is one of four Research Students of the Year for the Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology.
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Research / Grant - 2023 Mar 29

Meet the Kennesaw State legislative interns working with state lawmakers

Each spring, college students are selected for the Georgia Legislative Internship Program to experience the legislative process up close. During the current General Assembly session, five Kennesaw State GLIP interns - all political science majors - shared their highlights, expectations and motivations for participating in the program.
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Internship - 2023 Mar 24

Kennesaw State senior leads organization to commemorate Black culture

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.
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Leadership - 2023 Mar 24

Kennesaw State students become first to complete Scrappy's Bucket List

Kennesaw State students Gabrielle Jones and Summer Williams just made history at the University, but it wasn't easy. They became the first to complete Scrappy's Bucket List, a challenge designed to boost student engagement.
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School Spirit - 2023 Mar 23

Kennesaw State-born fellowship aims to make Atlanta a sustainability hub

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.
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Leadership - 2023 Mar 22

Kennesaw State education students prepared for changing classroom

Being a teacher is one of those unique fields in which many describe their choice of profession as a calling. The next generation of educators in Kennesaw State's Bagwell College of Education are hopeful and ready to make a positive impact.
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Experiential Learning - 2023 Mar 9

Kennesaw State students present research at Georgia Capitol

Four Kennesaw State University students showcased their research at Posters at the Georgia State Capitol, an annual presentation of undergraduate research to state legislators. Brittany Aguilar, Kimberly Gomes, Emma Smalley, and Dalvin Ross were among the 40 students from across the state selected for the presentation.
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Research / Grant - 2023 Mar 1

During Black History Month, current KSU students are making their marks

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.
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Leadership - 2023 Feb 22

Kennesaw State physics student looks to turn NASA internship into a full-time opportunity

It's all physics all the time for Kennesaw State junior Christopher Woolford, between his coursework, lab research and virtual internships with both NASA's Glenn Research Center and the Department of Energy's Fermi National Laboratory. And it's the life he has wanted since developing a love of physics in high school.
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Internship - 2023 Mar 1

Kennesaw State's new Fintech master's degree is right on the money, students say

Each year, companies in Georgia process 118 billion digital financial transactions worth more than $2 trillion, and a new Kennesaw State University master's program is helping students find or advance careers in the growing financial technology field. Housed in the Coles College of Business, the Master of Science in Digital Financial Technologies is training students for careers as blockchain developers, compliance experts, cybersecurity analysts and more.
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Experiential Learning - 2023 Feb 6

Fall 2022 President's List

Kennesaw State University has announced its President's List in recognition of academic excellence for the Fall 2022 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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President's List - 2023 Jan 20

Fall 2022 Dean's List

Kennesaw State University congratulates the more than 7,600 Owls named to the University's Dean's List, which recognizes students for their academic achievement during the Fall 2022 semester. Undergraduate students enrolled in at least nine credit hours and with a term grade point average of at least 3.5 were named to the list.
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Dean's List - 2023 Jan 20

My first semester: Camden Edwards finds a home at Kennesaw State

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. Camden Edwards, from Cumming, Ga., already is making a difference on campus as she pursues a degree in entrepreneurship.
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Experiential Learning - 2023 Jan 10

KSU international student enjoys exploring new culture and friendships in 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. Micaela Bazalar Quispe, who is from Lima, Peru and plans to pursue a degree in sociology, shares what made her first semester as an Owl meaningful.
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Experiential Learning - 2023 Jan 9

My first semester: Grace Soto living her dream at Kennesaw State

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. Grace Soto, from Snellville, Ga., is already making a difference on campus as she pursues a degree in psychology.
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Experiential Learning - 2023 Jan 9

Kennesaw State graduate helps VR lab develop next-generation business training games

Kennesaw State University graduate Bonga Maswanganye said an often-misunderstood hobby led him to his now promising career path as a programmer and virtual designer. The Marietta resident earned his degree in computer game design and development and is set to work in the video game industry after picking among several offers.
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Graduation - 2022 Dec 13

Kennesaw State senior's no-quit attitude brings personal and professional success

Allison Shaw, a December 2022 graduate in civil engineering, completed five internships throughout her college career and will be working full-time with the Georgia Department of Transportation in 2023. Shaw's time as a Kennesaw State student has been marked with several successes and celebrations, but in June, her world stopped when her father unexpectedly passed away.
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Graduation - 2022 Dec 12

Kennesaw State senior succeeds as first-generation scholar leveraging opportunities

One of Kennesaw State's first recipients of the Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarship, Keoni McKeever has been a first-rate student. McKeever has made the most of his opportunities to succeed, culminating in earning his civil engineering degree during Fall Commencement ceremonies.
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Graduation - 2022 Dec 9
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