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Top researchers recognized for achievements at Apex Awards
December 04, 2025
Kennesaw State University’s top researchers were honored Wednesday at the Apex Awards, an annual event that celebrates the people behind the work that fuels cutting-edge discovery. The event, hosted by the Office of Research since 2023, gathered researchers across KSU’s nine academic colleges, with each individual college’s leadership identifying its top three researchers from the past year.
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Lawrence Whitman installed as Dale and Ann Heatherington Endowed Chair of Engineering and Engineering Technology
December 04, 2025
Kennesaw State University’s Lawrence Whitman was installed as the inaugural Dale and Ann Heatherington Endowed Chair of Engineering and Engineering Technology in a ceremony on Thursday at the Engineering Technology Center. The endowed chair – the highest honor a university can bestow upon a faculty member – recognizes Whitman’s leadership as dean of the Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology (SPCEET) and his steadfast commitment to advancing STEM education and research at KSU.
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Rising above challenges marks inspiring career of President's Award of Distinction recipient
December 03, 2025
Kennesaw State University senior biology major Ari Schwartz has been recognized with the President’s Award of Distinction and has the resume one would associate with such an honor. The award is given at fall and spring commencements to a graduate “who serves as an inspiration to their peers, their community, and the entirety of Owl Nation.” Schwartz is graduating Dec. 19 with a stack of honors for his published research, and a strong record of campus involvement.
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Kennesaw State team innovates stronger 3D-printed structures through advanced simulations
December 03, 2025
Many industries rely on 3D-printed components, but their internal structures often limit strength and reliability. New research at Kennesaw State University shows that adjusting build settings can significantly improve part performance, making a printed component nearly three times stronger and offering a pathway toward safer and more efficient designs.
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Lesley Netter-Snowden named executive vice president and chief business officer
December 01, 2025
Kennesaw State University President Kathy S. Schwaig has appointed Lesley Netter-Snowden as executive vice president and chief business officer (EVP/CBO) effective immediately, following a national search.
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Student, faculty researchers explore how AI can improve STEM learning through virtual reality
December 01, 2025
Many students struggle to understand complex STEM concepts because lectures and textbooks often make science difficult to visualize. A potential solution has been uncovered in the form of a virtual reality headset. Under the mentorship of Assistant Professor of Game Development Lei Zhang, computer science student Devon Haynes is studying how virtual reality environments enhanced with large language model (LLM) tutors could help students better grasp complex subjects.
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Assistant professor wins Metropolis Magazine Planet Positive Award for sustainability
November 26, 2025
Kennesaw State University Assistant Professor of Architecture Robin Puttock was recently honored as the 2025 Sustainability Educator at the Metropolis Magazine Planet Positive Awards ceremony, earning national recognition among educators who advance climate-conscious design, resilience, and equity in architecture.
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Environmental solutions take center stage at Symposium of Student Scholars
November 25, 2025
Kennesaw State University students presented their research findings Nov. 19-21 during the Symposium of Student Scholars, with a pair of award-winning projects discovering potential solutions to environmental challenges.
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Alumnus stars in Amazon Prime horror film
November 25, 2025
Like many young children, Kennesaw State University graduate CJ Malone ’23 loved watching Spider-Man as a young boy. But it wasn’t just the swinging between skyscrapers or combatting villains that fascinated him, Malone dreamed of being on the big screen. Today he is living that dream. The KSU public relations graduate recently starred in “Young & Cursed,” an independent horror film that premiered this fall on Amazon Prime and Apple TV, marking a major milestone in his acting career.
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Student, faculty researchers use AI to improve early detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease
November 24, 2025
Growing up, Dina Xu Callaway had fond memories of her live-in grandparents, who helped raise her and her sister. Inspired by her grandfather’s struggle with memory loss, the Kennesaw State University computer science student is now turning her passion for technology into purpose. Through Assistant Professor of Computer Science Chen Zhao’s lab, she is helping advance Alzheimer’s disease research using artificial intelligence.