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KSU study explores how childhood trauma affects body and mind
June 16, 2026
Traumatic events in childhood do not only leave emotional scars. Sometimes, they leave biological ones too. Saloni Patel, a first-year psychology major at Kennesaw State University, is studying how adverse childhood experiences — commonly known as ACEs — leave a measurable biological mark that can affect how we think, focus, and learn. Her research examines whether inflammation triggered by early-life stress contributes to the cognitive struggles some students face in the classroom.
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Bagwell College of Education hosts 2026 Georgia Elementary Science Olympiad
June 15, 2026
Kennesaw State University’s Clarice C. and Leland H. Bagwell College of Education recently welcomed nearly 1,300 elementary school students representing 63 schools for the Georgia Elementary Science Olympiad State Tournament.
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Kennesaw State, Oglethorpe expand pathways to physics and engineering degrees
June 12, 2026
Kennesaw State University and Oglethorpe University are expanding their LINK partnership to offer more opportunities for students to earn an engineering degree from KSU and a physics degree from Oglethorpe.
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Kennesaw State researchers examine Atlanta's World Cup moment
June 11, 2026
Situated in the Atlanta metropolitan area, Kennesaw State University has a loge-level seat to one of the premier sports cities in the U.S. Owl alumni work in the administrative offices of nearly every Atlanta professional sports team and sporting venue in the area, thanks in large part to the education they received at Kennesaw State. Many have studied under the tutelage of faculty in the Department of Exercise Science and Sport Management, the latter integrating their personal research interests to set up students for success beyond the classroom.
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'Triple Owl' turns passion for teaching into doctoral success
June 11, 2026
For high school chemistry teacher Ashley Thomas, coming back to Kennesaw State University to earn a third post-graduate degree was an easy decision. A science teacher in DeKalb County Schools, Thomas is now a ‘Triple Owl,’ having previously earned a master's and education specialist degree in instructional technology, and now a Doctor of Education in Instructional Technology. So for her, KSU – in particular, the Clarice C. and Leland H. Bagwell College of Education – felt like home.
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Kennesaw State architecture student wins Super South competition with community-focused design
June 10, 2026
Kennesaw State University architecture student Madison Wall turned a vision for Atlanta's historic Sweet Auburn district into a first-place finish at the Super South conference and competition.
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Professor named American Society of Mechanical Engineers Fellow
June 09, 2026
Kennesaw State University part-time professor Vijay Goyal has been named a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Class of 2026. The distinction is one of the organization’s highest honors and recognizes engineers who have made significant contributions to research, industry, education, and the engineering profession.
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DECAL leadership visits Wellstar College to highlight impact of two-generation grant
June 08, 2026
Members of the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) leadership team visited Wellstar College at Kennesaw State University (KSU) on June 8, 2026, as part of statewide site visits to Community Impact Grant sites.
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Associate professor earns Associated Schools of Construction regional educator award
June 08, 2026
Kennesaw State University associate professor Minsoo Baek has earned the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Regional Outstanding Educator Award, recognizing his excellence in teaching, mentorship, and service to the construction education profession.
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Wellstar College Department of Exercise Science and Sport Management hosts NSCA Georgia State Clinic at KSU
June 06, 2026
ESSM at Kennesaw State set the stage for a standout event, welcoming 120 professionals, students, and practitioners to Prillaman Hall on June 6, 2026, for the prestigious NSCA Georgia State Clinic.