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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.
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KSU professor seeks to gamify hydration
April 14, 2026
Research shows that 47% of Americans fall short of optimal hydration, which can increase the risk of diabetes and other maladies. To address this, Kennesaw State University assistant professor Mitchell Zaplatosch wants to make a winnable game of staying hydrated.
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Student research reveals hidden fragrance allergens in perfumes and air fresheners
April 13, 2026
A spritz of your favorite perfume might feel like the perfect finishing touch for your outfit of the day. But have you given thought to what’s really inside the bottle? Research shows some ingredients can do more harm than good, especially for those with sensitive skin or fragrance allergies. Kennesaw State University senior Ariana Mitchell is exploring what’s really lurking inside everyday scented products.
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Kennesaw State assistant professor earns national award for sickle cell documentary
April 09, 2026
Nicknamed “Chicken” by her friends because of her skinny legs, Mable, a teenaged girl living in a Ugandan slum, navigates life in poverty with sickle cell disease. Her story is at the heart of the documentary “Chicken Ghetto” by Sangsun Choi, an assistant professor at Kennesaw State University who recently earned a national award at the Broadcast Education Association Festival of Media Arts.
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CEO Magazine ranks Kennesaw State Executive MBA top program in Georgia
April 09, 2026
Kennesaw State University's Executive Master of Business Administration in the Michael J. Coles College of Business ranked first in Georgia by CEO Magazine's 2026 Global Executive MBA Rankings.
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Kennesaw State's SueAnn Hollowell places second in inaugural USG Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition
April 08, 2026
In a showcase of student innovators from across the state, Kennesaw State University biology major SueAnn Hollowell earned second place in the inaugural University System of Georgia (USG) Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition held this week. Hosted this year on Kennesaw State’s Marietta Campus, the traveling systemwide competition is designed to spotlight creativity, strategic thinking, and entrepreneurial talent from the USG’s 25 member institutions.
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Researcher develops brain-computer technology to help people with motor impairments communicate more easily
April 07, 2026
For people with severe motor impairments, a simple conversation can take minutes instead of seconds. Assistant Professor of Computer Science Dylan Gaines is developing technology to change that, creating faster, smarter ways for people to communicate with the world. A researcher in Kennesaw State University’s College of Computing and Software Engineering (CCSE), Gaines is developing assistive technologies that help individuals with limited physical movement communicate faster and more efficiently.
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Kennesaw State Giving Day 2026: A growing tradition of philanthropic excellence
April 06, 2026
Kennesaw State University celebrated its third annual Giving Day, with the Owl community uniting to raise $400,786 to advance university programs, student scholarships, and faculty research. The event attracted 2,116 contributors, demonstrating the continued momentum of KSU’s culture of generosity.
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Student innovators head to Kennesaw State for inaugural USG Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition
April 03, 2026
Some of the state’s top student innovators will meet on Kennesaw State University’s Marietta Campus for the inaugural University System of Georgia (USG) Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, a two-day, systemwide event to be held April 6-7.
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First-year students leverage AI technology to prevent falls for virtual reality users
April 02, 2026
As virtual reality technology continues to grow, two Kennesaw State University first-year students are working to make it safer. At the center of their work is an artificial intelligence system that can predict and prevent dangerous falls. Through the Office of Research’s First-Year Scholars Program, computer science major Joshua Hentz of Chickamauga, Georgia, and software engineering major Caleb Tran of Suwanee, Georgia, are gaining early hands-on research experience through the Fallguard project in Kennesaw State’s College of Computing and Software Engineering.