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Research Matters: Losing weight through personalized step counts
August 12, 2026
In this episode of Research Matters, we talk with Professor of Exercise Science Bob Buresh, who leads an interdisciplinary team investigating how walking can be a transformative, accessible, and cost-effective approach to fighting obesity.
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KSU bolsters infrastructure to support student experience, University's growth
August 12, 2026
From new residence halls to expanded academic and student support facilities, Kennesaw State University’s Campus Master Plan is taking shape through a wave of completed and ongoing projects that are transforming both campuses and positioning the university for continued growth.
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Marietta Campus to feature new dining, transportation, and campus upgrades this fall
August 11, 2026
Students returning to Kennesaw State University’s Marietta Campus this fall will find more dining options, new bus routes, and several campus improvements designed to enhance the overall student experience. Leading the updates is the opening of the Robin and Doug Shore Innovation Center. Officially opened in April, the new facility serves as a hub for interdisciplinary research while also providing students with a place to study, gather, and recharge between classes.
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Kennesaw State professor earns national award for contribution to education
August 07, 2026
Kennesaw State University professor Erik Malewski has received a national award for his decades of contribution to teaching and learning. A professor of curriculum studies in the Clarice C. and Leland H. Bagwell College of Education, Malewski has been selected to receive the Curriculum & Pedagogy Group Lifetime Award. The national honor recognizes scholars whose careers have made lasting contributions to curriculum and pedagogy through scholarship, mentorship, and leadership.
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Kennesaw State appoints Tracy Fasolino as associate dean, Wellstar School of Nursing director
August 06, 2026
Kennesaw State University has named accomplished nursing educator and healthcare leader Tracy Fasolino, Ph.D., as associate dean and director of the Wellstar School of Nursing (WSON) and professor of nursing, effective Aug. 1.
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Kennesaw State expands on-campus residential housing with the opening of The Summit II
August 04, 2026
Kennesaw State University has officially opened The Summit II, a residence hall designed to foster connection, belonging, and student success while adding a new on-campus housing option for first-year students.
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Kennesaw State student explores how children respond when adults lie
July 31, 2026
By age 6, most children know that lying is wrong. But what do they think when adults lie, especially someone they trust like a parent? Kennesaw State University psychology student Charlie Clement is examining how children ages 6 to 11 interpret lies told by people with varying levels of authority.
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Research consortium leads to opportunities for Kennesaw State students
July 31, 2026
In March of this year, Kennesaw State University joined the Oak Ridge Associated Universities, a consortium of more than 170 universities that collaborate on research initiatives, share resources, and help place students in federal research opportunities at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee. Junior chemistry major Miriam Raggs is spending this summer conducting research at Oak Ridge, through the lab’s Research Student Internship (RSI) program, thanks in part to this association but also thanks to her research mentor, Assistant Professor of Chemistry Madalynn Marshall.
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Mechatronics engineering student uses AI-powered system to keep waterways clean
July 30, 2026
It is estimated that up to 23 million metric tons of plastic enter waterways each year, according to the United Nations Environment Programme. While harmful materials continue to plague governments around the world, a Kennesaw State University student is developing an artificial intelligence-powered system to detect litter before it reaches the ocean. Mechatronics engineering student Saam Grami is creating a system that detects, classifies, and tracks floating litter in rivers.
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Kennesaw State professors use NSF grant to strengthen semiconductor education through interactive learning
July 29, 2026
As the United States works to strengthen its semiconductor industry, Kennesaw State University researchers are helping prepare the next generation of engineers. Through a National Science Foundation-funded project, they are using interactive visualizations to make one of electrical engineering's most challenging subjects easier for students to understand.