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Kennesaw State names 2026 Faculty Award honorees
April 23, 2026
Volker Franke, professor of conflict management, has received the University Distinguished Professor Award, the highest honor given annually to members of the faculty at Kennesaw State University. Franke was joined by 10 faculty members recognized by the institution for outstanding contributions at the annual Faculty Awards ceremony on Wednesday.
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Engineering student builds future in aerospace through research, competition teams
April 23, 2026
Mouhamadou Diop left his home in Dakar, Senegal, with a clear goal and an uncertain path. Years later, he is preparing to graduate from Kennesaw State University as a high-achieving engineering student whose work spans over research labs and competitive design teams.
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KSU students gain hands-on experience at Georgia State Capitol
April 22, 2026
As lawmakers debated policy and shaped Georgia’s future during the 2026 legislative session, Kennesaw State University students were working behind the scenes at the state Capitol as legislative interns.
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NIH-funded research uses AI to accelerate heart disease diagnosis and treatment
April 21, 2026
What if doctors could determine heart health before ever stepping into the operating room? At Kennesaw State University, researchers are using artificial intelligence to do just that, transforming how heart disease is diagnosed and treated. Led by Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Lei Shi in the Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology, the $522,695 project, funded by the National Institutes of Health, explores how generative AI can be integrated with biomechanical heart modeling to improve the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease.
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Researcher uses emerging technologies to improve prostate cancer detection
April 20, 2026
Prostate cancer remains one of the most common diseases among men, yet current screening methods often lead to unnecessary biopsies and missed diagnoses. At Kennesaw State University, assistant professor Muhammad Imran is working to improve accuracy and reduce patient stress using artificial intelligence and advanced imaging.
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Engineering, game design faculty turn nuclear science into interactive learning experience
April 17, 2026
At Kennesaw State University, learning about nuclear energy isn’t limited to textbooks and lectures. Researchers are developing a video game that helps users understand how reactors operate through hands-on experience. At the center of the project titled “Simulating the AP1000: An Educational Game to Promote Understanding of Nuclear Energy Safety and Sustainability” is a collaboration between engineering and game design faculty. The initiative focuses on turning complex nuclear concepts into an interactive learning experience.
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Projects to look for at the Spring Symposium of Student Scholars
April 16, 2026
The Office of Undergraduate Research organizes the Symposium of Student Scholars twice per year, offering students a unique opportunity to present their research to a diverse audience, including faculty, donors, and the general public. The Spring Symposium of Student Scholars will take place April 22-24 on the Kennesaw Campus, beginning Wednesday, April 21 with poster presentations.
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Research Matters: Is there more to measuring addiction recovery than abstinence?
April 16, 2026
In this episode of Research Matters, we’re exploring what isn’t working in addiction recovery science and why it isn’t working with Dr. Erica Holliday, a KSU researcher from the Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences.
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Kennesaw State to launch Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences in Fall 2027
April 15, 2026
Building on its leadership in scientific research and education, Kennesaw State University on Wednesday received approval from the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to launch a new Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences. The program will begin in Fall 2027 on the Kennesaw Campus. Housed in the College of Science and Mathematics, the degree will help meet the increasing demand in Georgia and the nation for research scientists in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, and ecology.
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Kennesaw State, Fulton County Schools teaming to create pathways into teaching careers
April 14, 2026
Kennesaw State University and Fulton County Schools are partnering to create new opportunities for high school students to accelerate their college education and pursue careers in teaching. Through the dual enrollment initiative, Fulton County students can earn college credit while in high school, gain early classroom experience, and have a streamlined admissions process into Kennesaw State’s Clarice C. and Leland H. Bagwell College of Education. Leaders from Fulton County Schools and Kennesaw State signed the agreement during a ceremony on Tuesday at KSU.