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Engineering graduate turns campus involvement into a foundation for future success
July 06, 2026
From leading student organizations, to conducting research, and gaining industry experience, Samantha Bevis ’25 has made the most of every opportunity during her time at Kennesaw State University. Those experiences helped shape her into a leader and aspiring educator, paving the way for her continued studies in mechanical engineering.
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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.
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Sophomore Scholar explores drone technology to expand internet connectivity in remote areas
June 30, 2026
Imagine a network of sensors spread across a remote farm, collecting data about soil conditions and water levels. Now imagine those sensors are miles from reliable internet access. For Kennesaw State University student Drew Haase, solving that communication challenge is the focus of research that could help connect hard-to-reach locations using unmanned aerial vehicles.
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Journalism student plying her craft as a World Cup photographer
June 29, 2026
As a young soccer player growing up in Georgia, Sofia Cupertino never imagined that one day she would be standing on the sidelines of a FIFA World Cup match, camera in hand, photographing some of the game's biggest stars on the world’s biggest stage. Now a journalism student in Kennesaw State University’s Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Cupertino is covering World Cup matches in Atlanta this summer with Soccer Down Here (SDH), an Atlanta-based soccer media outlet.
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Anthropology student explores digital tipping and customer behavior
June 26, 2026
As a barista, Alexandria Nottage has witnessed many customers hesitate whenever the digital payment screen asks whether they would like to leave a tip. Those daily interactions got Nottage thinking about how tipping had changed from a voluntary gesture of appreciation into something many customers now feel expected to do. To find out, Nottage, a Kennesaw State University anthropology major, conducted a research study examining how digital tipping influences customer behavior and perceptions.
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Engineering graduate rises above adversity to shape healthcare technology
June 25, 2026
In May 2019, Tahir Upshaw walked across the stage at Kennesaw State University’s Commencement to earn his degree in mechanical engineering, a culminating moment after years of personal sacrifices and perseverance. Despite early setbacks in his academic career, Upshaw relished in earning his degree, in part, because of the community he built at Kennesaw State and through the mentorship of faculty in the Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology (SPCEET). He has turned that experience into a fruitful career as an integration engineer and tech lead at Emory Healthcare, where he has contributed to innovative healthcare technology projects.
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KSU student helps bring a fresh approach to music education using colors
June 23, 2026
As a child, Kennesaw State University student Laurin McCoy loved music but struggled to understand traditional music notation. While she learned to play the piano by ear, the experience left her saddened that children might never discover or develop their musical talents simply because they were unable to read music. Years later, McCoy found an opportunity to help address that challenge through research.
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Kennesaw State experts offer insight on World Cup topics
June 23, 2026
Atlanta is an epicenter of the global sporting world as the city hosts matches in the FIFA Men’s World Cup soccer tournament. Kennesaw State University experts can offer insight on a range of topics related to soccer and the World Cup, including sport technology, sport science, fan loyalty, economic impact, brand marketing, hydration and nutrition, and the physics of a soccer kick.
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Kennesaw State celebrates Juneteenth through art, music, and community
June 22, 2026
Kennesaw State students, faculty, staff, and community members gathered throughout this past week to commemorate Juneteenth through a series of events hosted by Student Engagement and Support.
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KSU master's graduates benefit from NIH-funded bridge program
June 22, 2026
Recent Kennesaw State University graduate April Ford engaged in a program designed to help master’s students in the College of Science and Mathematics gain the experience they needed to pursue doctoral degrees elsewhere. She’ll stand as an example of the Peach State Bridges to the Doctorate program’s effectiveness, having earned her Master of Science in Integrative Biology (MSIB) and acceptance into a Ph.D. program. Ford, Jojo Croffie, and Lindsey Knight all earned their MSIB degrees, and thanks to enrichment through the Peach State Bridges to the Doctorate program, each will start a Ph.D. in the fall.