University president honored as one of ‘100 Most Influential Georgians’
Kennesaw State University President Daniel S. Papp has been named one of “The 100 Most Influential…
Georgia (Jan 23, 2008) — University president honored as one of ‘100 Most Influential Georgians’
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KSU president honored as one of ‘100 Most Influential Georgians’
Georgia Trend magazine recognizes Daniel S. Papp
KENNESAW‚ Ga. (Jan. 23‚ 2008) — Kennesaw State University President Daniel S. Papp
has been named one of “The 100 Most Influential Georgians” in the January edition
of Georgia Trend magazine. The honor recognizes his “global security understanding‚ expertise in technology
and experience in education.”
“I am honored and flattered to be identified as one of ‘The 100 Most Influential Georgians‚’”
said Papp. “This shows the impact that Kennesaw State University is having throughout
the state of Georgia.”
The magazine recognizes Papp for “efforts to put programs and policies in place that
help students succeed in life‚” not just at Kennesaw State‚ but for students across
Georgia.
The institution’s third president‚ the 60−year−old Papp took Kennesaw State’s helm
in 2006. Previously‚ he served as University System of Georgia senior vice chancellor
for academics and fiscal affairs‚ responsible for higher admission standards‚ a comprehensive
program review and a statewide assessment of the university system.
Papp also directed educational programs in the late 1990s for Yamacraw‚ Georgia’s
initiative to lead globally in broadband technologies‚ and served as founding director
of Georgia Tech’s Sam Nunn School of International Affairs‚ from 1990 to 1993.
Papp will join his fellow “Most Influential Georgians‚” University System of Georgia
Chancellor Erroll B. Davis Jr.; Georgia Trend’s 2008 Georgian of the Year‚ Gov. Sonny
Perdue‚ and other top state leaders during a luncheon and awards ceremony at noon
on Thursday‚ Jan. 24 at The Ritz−Carlton in downtown Atlanta.
For a complete biography of Papp‚ visit www.kennesaw.edu/president/biography.html. A photograph suitable for publication (1.17 MB) is available online at http://acsdevl.kennesaw.edu/access/gallery/pres_papp.jpg. (All links will open in new windows.)
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A member of the 35−unit University System of Georgia‚ Kennesaw State University is
a comprehensive‚ residential institution with a growing student population of more
than 20‚000 from 132 countries. The third−largest university in Georgia‚ Kennesaw
State offers more than 60 graduate and undergraduate degrees‚ including a new doctorate
in education.
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A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State University offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to its more than 41,000 students. With 11 colleges on two metro Atlanta campuses, Kennesaw State is a member of the University System of Georgia and the second-largest university in the state. The university’s vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the region and from 126 countries across the globe. Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 6 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.
