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  • Saving Lives

    More than 200 people at Kennesaw State University have received a specific type of training, but it’s been put into practice only four times. However, all four of those occasions saved a life.Kennesaw State’s nationally recognized Center for Young Adult Addiction and Recovery (CYAAR) trains members of the University community to administer naloxone, an antidote for heroin and other opioid overdoses. The goal is to have as many people as possible prepared to administer a life-saving nasal spray dose of naloxone, in light of the dramatic rise in opioid-related overdoses and deaths in the United States.  –  August 28, 2017

  • Kennesaw State recognized for diversity programs

    Kennesaw State University received two distinctions this week recognizing its leadership in the area of diversity. Diverse: Issues In Higher Education magazine ranked the University among the top 100 colleges and universities in the nation in degrees conferred to minorities. INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine has for the second consecutive year designated KSU a “Diversity Champion,” one of only 12 schools nationwide to be honored for 2017.  –  August 25, 2017

  • City Lights: Gustav Holst's 'Savitri' (WABE 90.1)

    Kennesaw State professor Todd Wedge, choreographer Rifka Mayani and KSU vocal student Deondria West speak with Lois Reitzes about their production of rarely-performed one-act opera by Gustav Holst called “Savitri”  –  August 24, 2017

  • Sports & Entertainment Park earns prestigious industry award

    Kennesaw State University’s Sports and Entertainment Park was recently awarded the Education & Service Award from the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) during the 2017 Venue Industry Awards in Nashville, Tenn.  –  August 24, 2017

  • A local economist explains how to protect Powerball winnings (WSB-TV)

    We hear often about big lottery winners who mismanage their winnings. We spoke to a local economist about what to do if you score big playing Powerball. Roger Tutterow, an economics professor at Kennesaw State University says if you are lucky enough to become a winner of this giant Powerball jackpot you’ll likely hear from long lost relatives. He says you’ll also hear from plenty of investment advisors telling you what to with your money.  –  August 24, 2017

  • Kennesaw State University honors South Cobb Rotary Club's contributions (Marietta Daily Journal)

    Kennesaw State University honored South Cobb Rotary Club for its generous financial support recently. KSU President Sam Olens paid tribute to the South Cobb Rotary Club and President Darlene Duke for the group’s steadfast commitment over the past 40 years to fund dozens of scholarships for Cobb County students and various faculty projects.  –  August 24, 2017

  • On a successful track

    As a student-athlete at Kennesaw State University, Shakedra Robinson was adept at managing her time and staying focused on her goals. Robinson in turn reached new heights, setting the school high-jump record and helping KSU women’s track and field win its first conference championships. Those attributes serve Robinson well in assisting students in her new role at Kennesaw State. Robinson is as an admissions counselor in the Office of Graduate Admissions, a position she began a week after graduating in May with an Integrative Studies degree.  –  August 23, 2017

  • New grant to aid Kennesaw State's incoming and first-year students at risk

    As high-need students transition from high school to college, a $106,000 grant for Kennesaw State University will provide support services to help them earn their high school diplomas, prepare for post-secondary education and adapt to college life during their first years. The funding for Kennesaw State is part of a larger seven-year, $21 million grant awarded to the state of Georgia by the U.S. Department of Education for GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Program) Georgia, a statewide project to increase postsecondary access and success for students in high-need areas of the state.  –  August 23, 2017

  • Year of India

    The 2017-2018 academic year at Kennesaw State University is the Year of India. Featuring a full calendar of academic and cultural events exploring India's rich political, economic, and artistic history, the Year of India offers Kennesaw State students and members of the Atlanta community a variety of ways to engage with Indian culture.  –  August 22, 2017

  • Kennesaw State University's economic impact exceeds $1.4 billion

    Kennesaw State University continues to flourish as a major contributor to the regional economy, surpassing $1.4 billion in economic impact in fiscal year 2016, according to the University System of Georgia’s most recent report released this week. The total impact of all 28 USG institutions on their host communities was $16.8 billion in FY 2016.  –  August 22, 2017