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Kennesaw State economic impact on the rise to $2.3 billion
August 14, 2025
Kennesaw State University’s economic impact in metro Atlanta increased to more than $2.3 billion in fiscal year 2024, according to a University System of Georgia (USG) report released Tuesday.
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Kennesaw State's MOVE Center aims to redefine the future of human mobility
August 13, 2025
To further investigate how people move, recover, and live, Kennesaw State University’s Office of Research recently established the MOVE Center, focused on rehabilitation and assistive technologies like soft robotics and artificial intelligence.
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Kennesaw State and VyStar Credit Union announce partnership and arena naming
August 12, 2025
The Kennesaw State University Athletics Association and VyStar Credit Union have announced a multi-year partnership that includes naming rights of the arena that houses the Owls basketball programs and women's volleyball team. The new VyStar Arena will serve as a symbol of shared values and a space where school pride, progress and connection come together.
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Kennesaw State student helps develop new index for cancer treatment time costs
August 11, 2025
Isaac Kuhn’s research looks different than he imagined when he arrived at Kennesaw State a year ago.
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Kennesaw State physics professor receives grant to help create precise simulations for particle colliders
August 08, 2025
Kennesaw State University researcher Andreas Papaefstathiou has received a three-year, $799,651 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to investigate the nature of nuclear matter through collisions of particles at high energies. The findings from Papaefstathiou’s research will help elevate the study of particle physics in the context of nuclear collisions at Kennesaw State, as well as help improve the understanding and interpretation of data coming out of the proposed Electron Ion Collider at the Brookhaven National Laboratory in New York.
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From criminology to the classroom, Kennesaw State graduate finds purpose in special education
August 07, 2025
Raised by a mother and stepfather who were therapeutic foster parents, Corey Creek has always seemed destined to impact the lives of those in need. In fact, his mother long ago had a premonition that he would follow in her footsteps teaching special education. Fifteen years later, Creek would go on to earn his Master of Education in Special Education from Kennesaw State University’s Bagwell College of Education, bringing his mother’s dream to fruition. He credits his nurturing home environment for exposing him to children with Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and inspiring him to carve his own path in special education.
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Kennesaw State's Owl Cyber Team earns top finish in national cybersecurity competition
August 06, 2025
Among the newest student organizations on campus, Kennesaw State University’s Owl Cyber Team recently reached the semifinals in the CyberLLM Challenge. Held during the Silicon Valley Cybersecurity Conference 2025, the event focuses on developing innovative applications to improve areas like threat detection and cybersecurity automation.
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National publication recognizes Kennesaw State with Excellence in Mental Health and Well-Being Award
August 05, 2025
Kennesaw State University recently received the 2025 Excellence in Mental Health and Well-Being Award from Insight Into Academia magazine, recognizing the institution’s community-driven approach to promoting mental health and well-being across its campuses.
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Kennesaw State researchers examine how parents navigate children's smartphone use
August 04, 2025
Kennesaw State University student Mikalah Cloward and associate professor Mackenzie Cato are collaborating on a research project that investigates why parents give smartphones to children and how they choose to monitor their usage and access. The study is based in KSU’s Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences and launched through the university’s Summer Undergraduate Research Program.
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Kennesaw State launches Center for Interactive Media to drive innovation in VR, gaming, and digital storytelling
August 01, 2025
To meet the growing demand of the $380 billion film, gaming, and immersive technology industry, Kennesaw State has launched the Center for Interactive Media, designed to accelerate innovation in storytelling, virtual reality, and user-interface technology. Led by Assistant Professor of English Victoria Lagrange, the center will emphasize user-experience research that helps designers and product teams understand user needs, engage in immersive storytelling, and uncover real-world applications of interactive tools.