Winter Weather Update
Kennesaw State University is closed on Monday, January 26, 2026, and will be OPEN and resume normal operations on Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Message From The President
Mission, Vision, and Values
Mission: Kennesaw State University transforms lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships, and economic opportunity. We empower our students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens by cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages free expression and civil discourse.
Vision: Kennesaw State will achieve national prominence as a public university known for education, research, and community programs that foster inquiry and advance society.
Values: Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, Inclusivity, Accountability
Strategic Priorities
Kennesaw State’s goals align with the University System of Georgia’s strategic priorities that focus on increasing student success, responsible stewardship of resources, economic competitiveness, and community impact. In the coming years, we will focus on the following five goals:
Goals in Action
HatchBridge Incubator helps bring KSU research, alumni and community ventures to market
Rising above challenges marks inspiring career of President's Award of Distinction recipient
Kennesaw State team innovates stronger 3D-printed structures through advanced simulations
Assistant professor wins Metropolis Magazine Planet Positive Award for sustainability
Strategic Planning Process and Timeline
Through an extensive planning and research process, the Strategic Plan Steering Committee
gathered insights from students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members and
we thank them for their contributions to this important initiative.
Together, we are forging a new path toward a brighter, more impactful future at KSU,
united in our commitment to excellence and innovation.
Read more about the steering committee and the planning timeline