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Student explores link between social media use and mental health in youth
September 03, 2026
The American Psychological Association estimates that teens are spending an average of five hours a day on social media. At Kennesaw State University, one student is examining whether this prolonged use can also impact their mental health. Through KSU’s First-Year Scholars Program, Chance Lundy, a Keeping Sights Upward Journey Honors College student, studied the relationship between frequent social media use and suicidal ideation among adolescents.
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Physics and mathematics double major explores theory and experiment in summer research experience
August 31, 2026
Caitlyn Garrett has sampled both experimental and theoretical physics in her time at Kennesaw State University. This summer, the physics and mathematics double major combined the two during a research experience at Louisiana State University.
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Kennesaw State architecture alumnus finds early career success
August 28, 2026
Just one year after graduating from Kennesaw State University, Michael Rixom ’25 has reached a significant milestone in his profession. At just 23 years old, Rixom has achieved the rare distinction of becoming one of Georgia’s youngest licensed architects.
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Brain research leads to publications on THC exposure, Alzheimer's drugs
August 27, 2026
Kennesaw State University researcher Vishnu Suppiramaniam is advancing understanding of brain health across the lifespan, joining collaborators in publishing studies that examine the harmful effects of prenatal THC exposure and a promising Alzheimer's disease treatment.
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Student research into AI-powered crop monitoring system aims to prevent plant loss
August 26, 2026
According to the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization, plant pests and diseases destroy up to 40% of crops worldwide each year, threatening jobs and the global food supply. Kennesaw State University computer science major Brendan Miller is working on technology that could help farmers catch those problems before they spread.
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KSU's Summer Undergraduate Research Program helps undergrads transform curiosity into societal impact
August 25, 2026
Almost every day this summer, biology major Frances Conkle began her morning by meticulously sorting hundreds of fruit flies by their sex before pairing them, according to their genetics, for reproduction. The routine was part of her research into how fat tissue changes shape and moves as fruit flies grow and develop. Conkle was among 25 Kennesaw State University students who spent eight weeks, mentored by faculty, working full time on various research projects through the Summer Undergraduate Research Program.
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Cobb Chamber names KSU President Kathy S. Schwaig as its 2028 Board Chairwoman
August 24, 2026
The Cobb Chamber’s Board of Directors has named Kathy “Kat” S. Schwaig, president of Kennesaw State University, as its 2028 Chairwoman of the Board.
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Two KSU students trade the Gold Dome for Capitol Hill
August 24, 2026
Six months ago, Jada Barronton and Saideep Chilukuri answered phones in House and Senate offices under the Gold Dome. Over the summer, they both helped track legislation and conduct policy research for U.S. congressional offices on Capitol Hill. The two Kennesaw State University students, who received the university’s D.C. Owls Scholarship, spent their summer interning in Washington, and both credit a semester at the Georgia State Capitol with helping them succeed.
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Kennesaw State student explores the mental effects of workplace automation
August 21, 2026
As new technologies become a larger part of the modern workplace, Kennesaw State University student Blessing Onyekachi is researching how working alongside them affects employees' mental health. As part of KSU’s Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP), architecture student Onyekachi is studying how workers adapt as automation becomes more common in industries such as construction, manufacturing, and logistics.
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Launch '26 celebrates new school year, sustained momentum
August 20, 2026
Momentum provided the theme as Kennesaw State University’s faculty and staff gathered at VyStar Arena on Aug. 20 to celebrate the opening of the 2026-27 academic year with Launch ’26. Speakers and guests enjoyed a look into KSU’s future, illustrated by visions of continued growth, academic excellence, ascendant and relevant research, and continued student success.