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KSU alumni return to the nest to lead a new generation
April 27, 2026
The draw of home has proven irresistible for scores of Kennesaw State University graduates. A degree from Kennesaw State opens a treasure chest of opportunity, and alumni take skills and experiences acquired at KSU into their own lives. Five KSU grads did just that – achieved great things in the world at large before returning to the nest to mentor and teach the next generations of Owls.
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KSU math grad moves up the ranks in Marines
March 31, 2026
No amount of data crunching could have foretold the story of Zach Navejas ’14. His love for math propelled him to a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Kennesaw State University. He combined the knowledge gleaned from his upper-level courses with his ability to network for a consistent career in data science and consultation – but not without a false start.
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Navy veteran, alumnus transforms his career through mechanical engineering
March 25, 2026
After years of repairing aircraft electronics in the U.S. Navy and building systems for military aircraft, Chris Payne ’22 came to Kennesaw State University determined to change his future. What followed was a return to the classroom that set him on a new path toward an engineering career.
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Architecture alumnus helps guide downtown Smyrna redevelopment
March 10, 2026
When Luis Calvo ’10 left Barranquilla, Colombia, at 18 to study architecture, he envisioned himself designing buildings. Little did the College of Architecture and Construction Management (CACM) alumnus know that he’d be designing entire city centers, guiding one of the most ambitious redevelopment efforts in metro Atlanta. Since earning his Bachelor of Architecture from the former Southern Polytechnic State University, Calvo has gone on to become an associate principal and Atlanta studio lead for the urban planning and design firm MKSK, overseeing projects that shape communities across the Southeast and Midwest.
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Alumnus builds career in biomedical research at the National Institutes of Health
February 20, 2026
Before leading national biomedical research projects, Jacob Davis ’17 was deployed overseas in the U.S. Army, taking night classes on base and searching for direction. Today, the Kennesaw State University graduate is a biomedical engineer and section chief at the National Institutes of Health, using data and collaboration to drive public-health impact.
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Kennesaw State president, alumni, and donors named to Atlanta 500 list
February 11, 2026
Kennesaw State University President Kathy S. Schwaig, seven alumni, and two longtime benefactors are among those listed in Atlanta Magazine’s 2026 Atlanta 500. The annual list recognizes the most influential leaders in education, business, the arts, and nonprofit organizations across metro Atlanta.
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Kennesaw State University Alumni Association announces 40 Owls Under 40 Class of 2026
January 29, 2026
Forty exceptional alumni were named today to the Kennesaw State University (KSU) Alumni Association’s 40 Owls Under 40 Class of 2026. The recognition program celebrates KSU and Southern Polytechnic State University (SPSU) alumni who are under 40 and making bold strides in their professions and their communities since graduation.
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Kennesaw State alumnus nominated for National Superintendent of the Year honor
January 23, 2026
Kennesaw State University alumnus Marc Feuerbach ‘07, who is Cartersville City Schools Superintendent, will represent Georgia at the national level in February at the American Association of School Administrators (AASA) meeting in Nashville. Named 2026 Superintendent of the Year recently by the Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) and Georgia School Superintendents Association (GSSA), Feuerbach is the state’s nominee for National Superintendent of the Year, an honor the AASA will announce Feb. 12.
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Alumna carves unique path toward sports journalism career
January 21, 2026
Since earning a broadcast journalism degree in KSU’s Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Autumn Johnson has graduated from presenting in the classroom to being featured on televisions and screens across the country. She wears many hats in the sports journalism world, from serving as a WNBA analyst for ION Media Networks to sideline reporter for the Atlanta Dream.
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HatchBridge Incubator helps bring KSU research, alumni and community ventures to market
January 02, 2026
Some key parts of Kennesaw State University’s mission are to advance knowledge, foster innovation, and serve the community. Through the HatchBridge Incubator, those facets are coming to life.