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From the lacrosse field to the computer science industry, Kennesaw State student-athlete is making an impact
January 23, 2025
As different as they may seem, there are a lot of parallels between lacrosse and the field of computer science. Kennesaw State University student Kendal Elison said both require persistence and flexible decision-making.
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Kennesaw State student leverages technology to elevate volunteer management for animal rescue
January 22, 2025
From humble beginnings in Europe to building a new life in the U.S., Radoslav Stoyanov’s journey has been guided by his resilience and drive to innovate. That drive, along with a passion to give back, recently resulted in a capstone project providing a technology-inspired solution for a local animal rescue. Originally trained as an electrical engineer in Bulgaria, Stoyanov aspired to study information technology, ultimately leading him and his wife, Teodora Stoyanov, to Kennesaw State University’s College of Computing and Software Engineering.
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Kennesaw State's online degree programs nationally ranked by U.S. News
January 21, 2025
Kennesaw State University online degree programs have been ranked by U.S. News & World Report as among the best in the nation in the publication’s 2025 Best Online Programs list. Two of KSU’s programs have been recognized as top 20 nationally, seven are among the top 50, and two other programs have ranked in the top 100.
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Kennesaw State celebration honors MLK's legacy
January 17, 2025
Against the backdrop of a new exhibit honoring the “foot soldiers” of the Civil Rights Movement, the KSU Convocation Center filled on Friday to commemorate the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. during the MLK Legacy Breakfast Celebration. The celebration served as the kickoff for MLK Week, an annual event honoring the late civil rights icon. In addition to the breakfast, events are scheduled throughout next week to mark King’s legacy of promoting human rights, peace and service.
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Kennesaw State's mHealth Research Lab brings critical healthcare research from lab to home
January 16, 2025
The answer to leading healthcare issues may be sitting in the pockets of millions nationwide. Researchers in Kennesaw State University’s mHealth Research Lab are looking to innovate the healthcare marketplace by developing mHealth systems (apps) that can be accessed on a standard smartphone.
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Kennesaw State student uncovers hidden stressors threatening honeybee colonies nationwide
January 15, 2025
A Kennesaw State University student is looking to protect a $15 billion industry by addressing the declining honeybee population and leveraging statistical tools to identify environmental stressors. Naima Fouad-Gilliam, a master’s student at Kennesaw State’s School of Data Science and Analytics, is exploring hidden stressors harming honeybee colonies. Her research highlights the impact of unpredictable factors like weather, starvation, and queen failure alongside traditional threats.
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Kennesaw State professor wins prestigious 2024 American Prize for Architecture
January 14, 2025
South Korean-born design architect and Kennesaw State University assistant professor Sang Dae Lee was recently awarded the 2024 American Prize for Architecture. The award, presented by The Chicago Athenaeum and The European Centre for Architecture, honors his groundbreaking contributions to the field.
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Kennesaw State, Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement partnership will expedite career advancement for educators
January 14, 2025
A new partnership between the Bagwell College of Education and the Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement (GLISI) will expedite degree completion for educators pursuing a first-of-its-kind educational leadership degree at Kennesaw State University. Established last spring, KSU’s Master of Education in Teacher Leadership and Educational Leadership became the first in Georgia to offer the combination of teacher leadership and Tier I educational leadership certifications, the latter of which is required for educators to obtain leadership positions in school systems across the state.
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Family champions education, opportunity at Kennesaw State through gift
January 13, 2025
Borja de Olano, a retired executive from The Coca- Cola Company, and wife Rosemary recently made a $100,000 gift to the university to support the Bagwell College of Education and KSU Athletics.
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Humanities and social sciences prepare Kennesaw State students for universe of opportunities
January 10, 2025
In a time when many high-profile careers seemingly require degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines, where do those who choose to major in the humanities stand? For decades now, when higher education budgets tighten, humanities and social sciences have come under the closest scrutiny. A cornerstone of higher education, many humanities and social science courses are part of the core curriculum that all students take, regardless of major, to build a foundation of critical thinking.