This is a custom feed from https://kennesaw.edu/news/rss. You can customize the feed using the "categories" and "tags" url parameters. Include commas for multiple values.https://www.kennesaw.edu/newsMon, 13 Jul 2026 05:10:48 EDTNASCAR Cup Series driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. knows the hard work that goes into building a fast race car, having grown up working in an engine shop in Mississippi before enjoying a successful 18-year career in stock car racing. The 2023 Daytona 500 champion and driver for Hyak Motorsports recently visited the Kennesaw State University Marietta Campus to tour the KSU Motorsports team facilities and speak to students from the Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology (SPCEET).1783708894https://www.kennesaw.edu/news/stories/2026/nascar-star-visits-kennesaw-state-engineering-students-motorsports.phpcollege of engineering and engineering technologycommunity engagementfeatured storiesksu featured storiesnews releaseshttps://www.kennesaw.edu/news/stories/images/2026/stenhouse-04-thumbnail.jpghttps://webstatic.kennesaw.edu/_resources/images/placeholders/1920x500.jpgThe Kennesaw State University Alumni Association has elected its 2026–2027 officers, naming a distinguished group of alumni leaders who will help advance the Association's mission of fostering lifelong engagement among more than 160,000 Kennesaw State and Southern Polytechnic State graduates.1783619385https://www.kennesaw.edu/news/stories/2026/alumni-association-announces-2026-2027-officers.phpalumnifeatured storiesksu featured storiesnews releaseshttps://www.kennesaw.edu/news/stories/images/2026/alumni-board-thumbnail.jpghttps://webstatic.kennesaw.edu/_resources/images/placeholders/1920x500.jpgWhen Professor of Architecture Saif Haq learned he had been selected to receive the 2025–2026 ARCC Mary Kihl Distinguished Service Award, the recognition carried special meaning. The Mary Kihl Distinguished Service Award recognizes individuals who have made significant, lasting contributions to architectural research through the consortium. 1783601330https://www.kennesaw.edu/news/stories/2026/ksu-architecture-chair-honored-arcc-service-award.phpcollege of architecture and construction managementfeatured storiesksu featured storiesnews releaseshttps://www.kennesaw.edu/news/stories/images/2026/saif-haq-1-thumbnail.jpghttps://webstatic.kennesaw.edu/_resources/images/placeholders/1920x500.jpgIn preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Kennesaw State University alumna Maddie Crews ’24 marked her calendar for 49 consecutive days of covering the competition for multiple media outlets.1783515150https://www.kennesaw.edu/news/stories/2026/from-ksu-owl-network-to-fifa-world-cup-alumna-builds-sports-media-career.phpwellstar college of health and human servicesalumnifeatured storiesksu featured storiesnews releaseshttps://www.kennesaw.edu/news/stories/images/2026/maddie-crews-interview.jpghttps://webstatic.kennesaw.edu/_resources/images/placeholders/1920x500.jpgAs geopolitical conflicts continue to disrupt global energy markets, Kennesaw State University Ph.D. student Nzubechukwu Ohalete found that artificial intelligence (AI) can identify warning signs of major oil crises weeks before they occur.1783429979https://www.kennesaw.edu/news/stories/2026/doctoral-student-finds-ai-can-detect-warning-signs-of-global-oil-crises.phpcollege of computing and software engineeringgraduate collegestudent storiesfeatured storiesksu featured storiesnews releaseshttps://www.kennesaw.edu/news/stories/images/2026/nco-c-day_1.jpghttps://webstatic.kennesaw.edu/_resources/images/placeholders/1920x500.jpgFrom leading student organizations, to conducting research, and gaining industry experience, Samantha Bevis ’25 has made the most of every opportunity during her time at Kennesaw State University. Those experiences helped shape her into a leader and aspiring educator, paving the way for her continued studies in mechanical engineering.1783345936https://www.kennesaw.edu/news/stories/2026/engeering-graduate-turns-campus-involvement-into-a-foundation-for-future-success.phpcollege of engineering and engineering technologygraduate collegestudent storiesfeatured storiesksu featured storiesnews releaseshttps://www.kennesaw.edu/news/stories/images/2026/spceet-samanthabevis.jpghttps://webstatic.kennesaw.edu/_resources/images/placeholders/1920x500.jpgImagine a network of sensors spread across a remote farm, collecting data about soil conditions and water levels. Now imagine those sensors are miles from reliable internet access. For Kennesaw State University student Drew Haase, solving that communication challenge is the focus of research that could help connect hard-to-reach locations using unmanned aerial vehicles.1782823558https://www.kennesaw.edu/news/stories/2026/sophomore-scholar-explores-drone-technology-remote-areas.phpcollege of engineering and engineering technologyoffice of researchfeatured storiesksu featured storiesnews releaseshttps://www.kennesaw.edu/news/stories/images/2026/drew-haase-thumbnail.jpghttps://webstatic.kennesaw.edu/_resources/images/placeholders/1920x500.jpgAs a young soccer player growing up in Georgia, Sofia Cupertino never imagined that one day she would be standing on the sidelines of a FIFA World Cup match, camera in hand, photographing some of the game's biggest stars on the world’s biggest stage. Now a journalism student in Kennesaw State University’s Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Cupertino is covering World Cup matches in Atlanta this summer with Soccer Down Here (SDH), an Atlanta-based soccer media outlet. 1782744140https://www.kennesaw.edu/news/stories/2026/journalism-student-plying-her-craft-world-cup-photographer.phpcollege of humanities and social sciencesstudent storiesfeatured storiesksu featured storiesnews releaseshttps://www.kennesaw.edu/news/stories/images/2026/sofia-cupertino-1-thumbnail.jpeghttps://webstatic.kennesaw.edu/_resources/images/placeholders/1920x500.jpgAs a barista, Alexandria Nottage has witnessed many customers hesitate whenever the digital payment screen asks whether they would like to leave a tip. Those daily interactions got Nottage thinking about how tipping had changed from a voluntary gesture of appreciation into something many customers now feel expected to do. To find out, Nottage, a Kennesaw State University anthropology major, conducted a research study examining how digital tipping influences customer behavior and perceptions. 1782477067https://www.kennesaw.edu/news/stories/2026/anthropology-student-explores-digital-tipping-customer-behavior.phpcollege of humanities and social sciencesoffice of researchfeatured storiesksu featured storiesnews releaseshttps://www.kennesaw.edu/news/stories/images/2026/alexandria-nottage-thumbnail.jpeghttps://webstatic.kennesaw.edu/_resources/images/placeholders/1920x500.jpgIn May 2019, Tahir Upshaw walked across the stage at Kennesaw State University’s Commencement to earn his degree in mechanical engineering, a culminating moment after years of personal sacrifices and perseverance. Despite early setbacks in his academic career, Upshaw relished in earning his degree, in part, because of the community he built at Kennesaw State and through the mentorship of faculty in the Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology (SPCEET). He has turned that experience into a fruitful career as an integration engineer and tech lead at Emory Healthcare, where he has contributed to innovative healthcare technology projects.1782392818https://www.kennesaw.edu/news/stories/2026/engineering-graduate-rises-above-adversity-shape-healthcare-technology.phpcollege of engineering and engineering technologyalumnifeatured storiesksu featured storiesnews releaseshttps://www.kennesaw.edu/news/stories/images/2026/tahir-upshaw-1-thumbnail.jpghttps://webstatic.kennesaw.edu/_resources/images/placeholders/1920x500.jpg