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Friendship fuels research success for KSU science students
May 28, 2026
Cecilia Le and Lily Schwartz have bonded over boba tea and chemistry research, but not necessarily in that order. The Kennesaw State University juniors met in the lab of Associate Professor of Biochemistry Mohammad Halim, and a partnership flourished – as did a friendship. They presented research into the effectiveness of certain peptides in mitigating COVID-19 twice at the Symposium of Student Scholars, and have continued to make their way as undergraduate researchers.
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Student research uses machine learning to improve heart disease diagnosis
May 28, 2026
Kennesaw State University student Josiah Ware is helping turn CT scans into digital models of the human heart, research that could one day help doctors detect problems faster and personalize treatment for patients. Under the guidance of Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering Lei Shi in KSU’s Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology (SPCEET), Ware is helping develop patient-specific virtual heart models using machine learning and advanced imaging.
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Reflecting on KSU Dance's 20-year journey
May 27, 2026
In November, the University marked the 20th anniversary of KSU Dance with a series of performances choreographed by Pulinkala, KSU faculty members Shannon Alvis and Autumn Eckman, and renowned guest artist Yankalle Filtser. Pulinkala’s choreographic work, which featured 10 current students and four alumni, was intended to bridge generations of dancers who have helped shape the program.
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KSU researchers study the impact of celebrity fashion on public opinion
May 27, 2026
Can the outfit a celebrity wears to court influence how the jury or public perceive them? Kennesaw State University students Emily Lesmes and Alaina Jean have been studying exactly that. Working with Associate Professor of Marketing and Sales Hyunju Shin, the students who are participants in the First-Years Scholars Program are exploring whether courtroom fashion shapes how the public perceives someone's guilt, remorse, or sincerity.
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Study finds burnout among caregivers tied to intensity of care, limited resources
May 26, 2026
Whether formally or informally, about one in every five adults in the U.S. serves as a caregiver whether formally or informally, a demanding role that can take a significant emotional and physical toll. Yet the well-being of caregivers themselves is often overlooked. A team of students at Kennesaw State University is examining how those demands contribute to caregiver burnout, with a specific focus on how experiences differ between those caring for veterans and non-veterans.
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KSU modern dance graduate sets sights on becoming a choreographer
May 22, 2026
Deontae Nelson wants to travel the world and better understand how people in other countries consume dance. Now, the 2026 Kennesaw State University graduate is one step closer to doing just that.
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Non-traditional student, Navy veteran finds research home at Kennesaw State
May 21, 2026
Rusty Hooper traded nuclear submarines for the study of physical chemistry at Kennesaw State University. An undergraduate researcher in the laboratory of Assistant Professor of Chemistry Madalynn Marshall, Hooper enrolled at Kennesaw State for its proximity to his home in Dallas, Ga., but quickly found his way to the College of Science and Mathematics and its lab complex.
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Kennesaw State advancing its research impact as new member of Georgia Research Alliance
May 20, 2026
Kennesaw State University is expanding its commitment to conducting research that accelerates innovation and economic growth across the state, as KSU has been admitted as a member institution of the Georgia Research Alliance (GRA).
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Student researcher examines how mental health affects first responder job performance
May 20, 2026
For first responders, no two days are the same, but one thing remains constant: the pressure to make split-second decisions that can save a life. Kennesaw State University research suggests that mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, and insomnia may significantly impact how well first responders can do their jobs. Mahita Polineni, a third-year psychology student in KSU’s Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences, is studying how these factors affect cognitive functioning including memory, concentration, and decision-making among emergency medical responders.
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Construction company invests in shared research at Kennesaw State
May 19, 2026
For more than 65 years, Holder Construction has built its reputation on long-term thinking, investing not only in projects but in people, partnerships, and the future of the construction industry. That commitment is reflected in the company’s decades-long relationship with Kennesaw State University and its recent investment in the KSU Research Consortium, an initiative advancing shared, applied research across construction and architecture.