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Kennesaw State professor advocates a better way for former prisoners
February 02, 2026
The way Kennesaw State University professor Oluwayomi Paseda sees it, if a social worker does their job correctly, the social worker becomes obsolete to those who needed help and received what they needed to thrive. The assistant professor of social work wants to advance systems that help people involved in the criminal legal system transition from incarceration to community life, which aligns with the principles of Smart Decarceration.
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Winter Weather Update: Kennesaw State to resume normal operations on Sunday, Feb. 1
January 31, 2026
Winter Weather Update: Jan. 31, 2026
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Kennesaw State honors the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. at annual event
January 30, 2026
Kennesaw State University brought the campus community together to honor the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the 2026 MLK Legacy Breakfast at Vystar Arena. University and community leaders, along with students, faculty, and staff, attended the annual breakfast to reflect on King’s lasting impact and the responsibility his work continues to place on future generations.
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Big semester for KSU's Chamber Singers includes conference, Spain tour
January 30, 2026
Notwithstanding the joy of performing timeless music in front of appreciative crowds, Kennesaw State University juniors Trey Stannard and Nadia Wilson are looking forward to Spain’s food. That’s just one part of an important couple of months for KSU’s Chamber Singers – chosen to perform at this week’s annual conference for the Georgia Music Educators’ Association in Athens before heading to Spain over Spring Break for a seven-concert tour in March.
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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.