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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 47,000 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 47,000 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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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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Graduation - 2021 Dec 13

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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Achievement (Other) - 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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Scholarship - 2021 Dec 9

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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Dean's List - 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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President's List - 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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Graduation - 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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Graduation - 2021 Jul 29

Spring 2021 graduate

Kennesaw State University congratulates all of its spring graduates!
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Graduation - 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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Achievement (Other) - 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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Dean's List - 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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President's List - 2021 Jun 14

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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Scholarship - 2021 Jun 8

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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Achievement (Other) - 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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Community Service - 2021 May 28

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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Achievement (Other) - 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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Academic competition - 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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Student Competition - 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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Achievement (Other) - 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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Community Service - 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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Graduation - 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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Graduation - 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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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.
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Academic Award - 2021 May 17

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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Graduation - 2021 May 14

Georgia Board of Regents Academic Recognition Award

KENNESAW, Ga. (May 12, 2021) - Kennesaw State University senior Trae Dunn has been named a recipient of the Georgia Board of Regents 2021 Academic Recognition Award. The Board bestowed the honor on one student from each of its 26 colleges and universities for classroom academic achievements. Dunn, of Alpharetta, Georgia, is a biology major with a 4.0 grade-point average.
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Academic Award - 2021 May 12

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.
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Study Abroad - 2021 May 11

AMP to graduate its first cohort

Founded four years ago by associate professor of biology Jennifer Louten, the Advanced Majors Program at Kennesaw State University provides a community of motivated, accomplished learners for select STEM students. The program will graduate its first cohort this spring.
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Graduation - 2021 May 7

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.
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Research / Grant - 2021 Mar 10

Students Named to Kennesaw State's President's List for Fall

Kennesaw State University recently named students to the President's List in recognition of their academic excellence for the Fall 2020 semester. To achieve this honor, each undergraduate student must have completed at least 9 semester hours with a term grade point average of 4.0.
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President's List - 2021 Jan 27

Kennesaw State students named to Fall 2020 Dean's List

Kennesaw State University congratulates the more than 7,000 students named to the Fall 2020 Dean's List. Undergraduate students enrolled in at least 9 credit hours and with a grade point average of at least 3.5 were named to the list.
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Dean's List - 2021 Jan 27
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