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Kennesaw State University Alumni Association announces 40 Owls Under 40 Class of 2026
January 29, 2026
Forty exceptional alumni were named today to the Kennesaw State University (KSU) Alumni Association’s 40 Owls Under 40 Class of 2026. The recognition program celebrates KSU and Southern Polytechnic State University (SPSU) alumni who are under 40 and making bold strides in their professions and their communities since graduation.
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Kennesaw State among nation's top universities for online degrees in U.S. News rankings
January 29, 2026
Continuing its rise as a leading provider of online education, Kennesaw State University earned national distinction in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Online Programs. KSU also ranked first in Georgia in two categories, Best Online MBA and Best Online MBA for Veterans.
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KSU researcher using VR to improve STEM education
January 28, 2026
Preethi Titu spent her adolescence preparing to become a doctor, but from a young age she knew she was more interested in teaching. She enjoyed standing at the front of the classroom teaching small topics to her peers and was praised by her teachers in high school for that skill. Ultimately, all students learn differently, and all teachers teach differently. Now, Titu is using advanced technology to equip future teachers with the skills needed to engage all learners in meaningful scientific discourse.
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Researcher seeks to help robots have a more human touch
January 27, 2026
Robots are becoming smarter and more common, but their ability to handle objects with human-like precision remains limited. At Kennesaw State University, new research is enabling robots to better understand movement, touch, and real-world interactions. “My research focuses on dexterous manipulation,” said Lingfeng Tao, a Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering professor in Kennesaw State University’s Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology. “I want to control robot hands that are similar to the human hand, with multiple joints that can move independently and perform complex tasks.”
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Winter weather update: Kennesaw State to open and resume normal operations on Tuesday, Jan. 27
January 26, 2026
Kennesaw State University will be open and resume normal operations on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026.
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Kennesaw State alumnus nominated for National Superintendent of the Year honor
January 23, 2026
Kennesaw State University alumnus Marc Feuerbach ‘07, who is Cartersville City Schools Superintendent, will represent Georgia at the national level in February at the American Association of School Administrators (AASA) meeting in Nashville. Named 2026 Superintendent of the Year recently by the Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) and Georgia School Superintendents Association (GSSA), Feuerbach is the state’s nominee for National Superintendent of the Year, an honor the AASA will announce Feb. 12.
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Business builds community through decade-long support of Kennesaw State athletics
January 22, 2026
For Jay Cunningham, owner of Superior Plumbing in Kennesaw, providing sponsorship of school athletics programs is a fundamental part of building the community. The way he sees it, the gifts he and Superior Plumbing have given to Kennesaw State University for more than a decade are a key part of his business.
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Alumna carves unique path toward sports journalism career
January 21, 2026
Since earning a broadcast journalism degree in KSU’s Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Autumn Johnson has graduated from presenting in the classroom to being featured on televisions and screens across the country. She wears many hats in the sports journalism world, from serving as a WNBA analyst for ION Media Networks to sideline reporter for the Atlanta Dream.
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Company delivers industry insights and robotics experience for KSU students
January 20, 2026
Robotic arms often are used for tasks that are repetitive, precise, and sometimes, even physically challenging. They are valuable tools in various industrial settings. Now, thanks to a donation from the Atlanta-based UPS, engineering students at Kennesaw State University will have the chance to learn using state-of-the-art, industry-grade robotic arms.
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Family champions business education in Coles College
January 16, 2026
Driven by the desire to give back, Doug Jones and his wife, Anna, recently established the $100,000 Anna and Doug Jones Master of Business Administration Scholarship. The scholarship is designed to support students pursuing an MBA, especially those coming from non-business undergraduate backgrounds.