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KSU alumna applies science to sports while pursuing doctorate
November 13, 2026
A basketball player, Sabrina Wheeler ’21 came to Kennesaw State University thinking she wanted to coach while going the scientific extra mile. The former standout at Creekview High School in Canton, Georgia, eventually found her path as an exercise science major in Kennesaw State’s Wellstar College of Health and Human Services. Now she applies lessons from her academic journey to coaching girls’ basketball.
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KSU's Kaelyn Flowers balances basketball, academics, and career ambitions
November 03, 2026
Between basketball practices, coursework, and two internships, Kennesaw State University’s Kaelyn Flowers maintains a full schedule. The junior student-athlete is making the most of each opportunity while earning a 4.0 GPA.
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Kennesaw State appoints Peter Grandjean as dean of Wellstar College of Health and Human Services
October 14, 2026
Kennesaw State University has named Peter W. Grandjean dean of the Wellstar College of Health and Human Services (WCHHS), effective Jan. 1, 2027.
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Kristi Piedimonte: A Championship Legacy, One Day at a Time
October 13, 2026
The first-ever Kennesaw State volleyball alum to be inducted into the KSU Athletics Hall of Fame, Kristi Piedimonte is almost humble to a fault. During her interview for this profile, the St. Louis native repeatedly said she still couldn’t believe the honor, insisting several of her teammates were more deserving. KSU head coach Keith Schunzel was not surprised to hear that sentiment, though.
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Nursing professor earns inaugural fellowship focused on nurse retention
October 12, 2026
From pediatric and school nursing to academia, Kennesaw State University assistant professor Alyson Epp has made a career of working with younger people. Her research into retaining nurses and professional identity among nurses helped make her the first recipient of the Jane J. Yarbrough Nursing Fellowship in KSU’s Wellstar School of Nursing. Epp earned the fellowship, which began with the Fall 2026 semester, for her expertise in professional practice and retention.
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Kennesaw State names nursing simulation lab in honor of Katherine Scott
October 06, 2026
Kennesaw State University has honored longtime donor Katherine A. Scott by naming a nursing simulation lab in recognition of her $1 million gift establishing the Katherine A. Scott Nursing Scholarship Endowment.
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Kennesaw State student publishes study on alcohol's impact on Ugandan women
September 10, 2026
Few undergraduates can add “lead author in a peer-reviewed journal” to their list of accomplishments. Kennesaw State University student and Harry S. Truman Scholarship finalist Allisa George is one of them. George, an Honors student double majoring in public health and biology, is the first author of a National Institutes of Health-funded study examining alcohol and mental health among women in Uganda recently published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.
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Kennesaw State appoints Tracy Fasolino as associate dean, Wellstar School of Nursing director
August 06, 2026
Kennesaw State University has named accomplished nursing educator and healthcare leader Tracy Fasolino, Ph.D., as associate dean and director of the Wellstar School of Nursing (WSON) and professor of nursing, effective Aug. 1.
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From KSU Owl Network to FIFA World Cup, alumna builds sports media career
July 08, 2026
In preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Kennesaw State University alumna Maddie Crews ’24 marked her calendar for 49 consecutive days of covering the competition for multiple media outlets.
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Wellstar College launches first study abroad program to Amsterdam, providing a transformative global experience for KSU students
July 02, 2026
Kennesaw State University's Wellstar College launched its first Amsterdam study abroad program, giving students immersive global public health experiences through research, cultural engagement, and experiential learning.