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April 05, 2021
Kennesaw State University computer science professor Dan Lo and mathematics education associate professor Brian R. Lawler have been awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to help meet the increasing demand for computer science teachers in grades 6-12.
March 26, 2021
Before finishing his degree at Kennesaw State, Trevor Sands never thought his analytical skills would make him a fit at one of the world’s largest flooring manufacturers. However, he quickly learned that not only were his skills needed in the flooring industry, but they were also needed in virtually any industry. Following a research presentation at KSU’s annual R-Day, he was aggressively recruited by Georgia-based Shaw Industries for an internship opportunity and was hired full time before graduating from KSU.
March 09, 2021
Kennesaw State University alumni Juston Bryant, Tammara Johnson and Jose Laguardia came to the University with an array of backgrounds ranging from finance to organizational management to business administration. They all left with one thing in common: They altered the trajectory of their careers by earning a Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) from Kennesaw State’s College of Computing and Software Engineering.
February 17, 2021
A team of Kennesaw State researchers were among a select few invited to participate in the U.S. State Department’s Diplomacy Lab Demo Day, where they showcased how social media messages posted on government accounts influence the rate of COVID-19 infections.
February 15, 2021
Kennesaw State University has announced the establishment of the School of Data Science and Analytics, building on the institution’s rich history of industry research and academic programs related to one of the fastest growing disciplines in higher education.
December 22, 2020
Aiming to provide deep learning experiences for computing students, Kennesaw State University and InComm Payments’ Go Studio have partnered for a series of capstone projects to explore the latest in artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies.
December 21, 2020
Kennesaw State University has been ranked recently as having some of the best academic programs in the nation. During the Fall 2020 semester, several online organizations and publications recognized Kennesaw State’s programs for affordability, program flexibility, student satisfaction and curriculum quality.
December 18, 2020
Bucking the trend of rising textbook costs, one Kennesaw State University department is nearing completion on an effort to save students an estimated $1.3 million by converting course material to open educational resources through the support of Affording Learning Georgia (ALG) grants. Kennesaw State’s Department of Information Technology recently received three awards totaling more than $50,000 from round 18 of the ALG program, a University System of Georgia initiative which promotes alternatives to expensive textbooks.
December 10, 2020
The state of Georgia is looking to strengthen its position in the music business, hoping for a repeat of the success still enjoyed by the film and television industries. To that end, they recently partnered with Kennesaw State University to develop a statewide database of musicians and related professionals that will help productions locate Georgia talent. Earlier this year the Georgia Department of Economic Development asked Kennesaw State’s Joel A. Katz Music and Entertainment Business (MEBUS) program to create a directory of the roughly 20,000 Georgians working in various capacities within the music industry. The recently launched directory includes artists, venues, studios, managers, marketing firms, attorneys and schools.
December 07, 2020
Kennesaw State University and Robins Air Force Base (RAFB) have signed an Educational Partnership Agreement allowing students to gain hands-on experience and internship opportunities at RAFB while earning credit toward their degrees.