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Kennesaw State professor awarded NSF grant to strengthen communication skills in engineering education
November 04, 2025
Kennesaw State University researcher Awatef Ergai, an associate professor of industrial and systems engineering, has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to help engineering students build stronger communication and collaboration skills.
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Kennesaw State awarded Governor's Office of Highway Safety grant for 19th consecutive year
November 03, 2025
For the 19th consecutive year, Kennesaw State University’s Health Promotion and Wellness, housed in the Division of Student Affairs, has received a grant from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) to participate in the Georgia Young Adult Program (GYAP).
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Kennesaw State faculty members honored by the American Society of Civil Engineers
November 03, 2025
Kennesaw State University engineering faculty members Youngguk Seo and Jayhyun Kwon have been named Fellows of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), honoring their innovation and leadership within the field.
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Kennesaw State assistant professor, lab open doors to hands-on innovation in chemistry
October 31, 2025
Kennesaw State University assistant professor Madalynn Marshall considers herself lucky to have found a drive and curiosity for solid-state chemistry early in her college career. All it took was a renowned and enthusiastic professor and continued mentorship from the scientists she met along the way.
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Research conducted by Kennesaw State student could lead to faster, more efficient electronics
October 30, 2025
Like many young boys, Kennesaw State University student Sulaiman Shaikh once dreamed of becoming an astronaut. As a child, he was always fascinated with discovery and had a passion for exploring the unknown. Now a double major in physics and computer science with a minor in mathematics at the College of Science and Mathematics and the College of Computing and Software Engineering, Shaikh is fueling that passion by exploring the quantum world of theoretical condensed matter physics, with the goal of making better-performing electronics.
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Kennesaw State designated a Military Spouse Friendly School by Viqtory
October 29, 2025
Kennesaw State University has been designated a 2025-2026 Military Spouse Friendly School by Viqtory, a leading organization dedicated to connecting military communities with civilian opportunities. The Military Spouse Friendly School designation is awarded to institutions that demonstrate exceptional support for military families, including policies that accommodate unique challenges faced by military spouses, such as frequent relocations, career interruptions, and family responsibilities.
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Professional sales students rise to the occasion in TK Elevator Pitch Competition
October 28, 2025
During the fourth annual TK Elevator Pitch Competition, Kennesaw State University saw its students rise to the occasion— literally. The annual Elevator Pitch Challenge, a highlight of KSU’s Professional Sales program, took place at TK Elevator’s offices in Atlanta. As one of the world’s leading manufacturers of elevators and escalators, TK Elevator provided the perfect backdrop for the challenge, where each student had 60 seconds to pitch their personal brand to company executives while ascending 420 feet in Atlanta's fastest elevator.
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KSU nursing student shares perspective at Governor's Workforce Summit
October 28, 2025
Kennesaw State University student Aliyah Johnson recently joined educators, industry leaders, and policymakers from across Georgia at the 2025 Governor’s Workforce Summit, held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. Representing the University System of Georgia, Johnson served as a panelist during the closing session, “Pathways to Possibilities – Where Talent Meets Opportunity,” where she shared her perspective on how students can best prepare for, and be supported along, their educational and career journeys.
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Kennesaw State associate professor leads effort to strengthen juvenile justice programs through data analysis
October 27, 2025
Each year, hundreds of Georgia’s youths leave juvenile justice facilities hoping for a brighter future. Helping them stay on that path is the focus of the Annual Recidivism Report, led by Kennesaw State University associate professor Austin Brown. Supported by a $62,000 Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) grant, the report evaluates the reliability of existing data systems and measures the effectiveness of intervention programs aimed at reducing youth reoffending across the state.
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Kennesaw State vocal music instructor named 2025 Jazz Hero by national organization
October 23, 2025
A lifetime as a performer and eight years as a Kennesaw State University instructor have culminated in Karla Harris being named Atlanta’s Jazz Hero for 2025 by the Jazz Journalists’ Association.