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The story of an entrepreneur, a CEO and a phone call (Marietta Daily Journal)
Michael J. Coles has a new book coming out this week. Co-authored by Catherine M. Lewis, a Kennesaw State University professor, it is entitled, “Time to Get Tough: How Cookies, Coffee and a Crash Led to Success in Business and Life.” When I think of Michael Coles, I think of an extraordinary chapter in my life. It is quite a story. – September 25, 2018
Finding New Clues
New research into black holes may shed light on the origins of life in the universe, according to David Garofalo, Kennesaw State University assistant professor of physics. Garofalo recently co-authored a paper published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. – September 24, 2018
Written by Whitten | The Arts Scene at KSU
Kennesaw State has many points of excellence. And one area — the arts — stands out because of a consistently high quality in its programs year after year. – September 24, 2018
Construction Management Fundraising Efforts Reach New High At Annual Gala
In its most successful fundraiser yet, Kennesaw State University’s Department of Construction Management raised more than $167,000 for scholarships and the development of state-of-the-art teaching facilities. – September 24, 2018
A Research Showcase
During his senior year at Kennesaw State University, Jake Massengill combined two of his interests – cyber security and nuclear engineering – and researched the cyber security of nuclear power plants in the United States. Massengill determined that, while U.S. power plants’ computer systems are protected well, security still needs to be improved in order to protect against the constantly evolving threats from modern cyber attackers. He shared his findings this past spring as part of Kennesaw State’s contingent that attended the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR), the largest undergraduate research conference in the nation. – September 24, 2018
Cobb State House race could be bellwether for purple Georgia (AJC)
“That area has been changing and so the party mix might be a little different from what it’s been in the past,” said Kerwin Swint, who chairs the Political Science Department at Kennesaw State University. – September 21, 2018
Duluth man convicted of hacking into world's largest military base (11Alive)
"He wrote malicious code to engage in some type of activity to hurt the organization," said Andrew Green, a professor at Kennesaw State University. "As soon as those conditions change, and he's no longer with the organization, then the bomb piece fires and does whatever he told the code to do." – September 21, 2018
Kennesaw State University Department of Dance sees $336,000 gift for student scholarships (Marietta Daily Journal)
Kennesaw State University recently announced it has received a $336,000 donation to the Department of Dance in the College of the Arts. The gift from Jay and Debra Yunek, the Pomare-Conner Memorial Endowed Fund for Dance, honors their late uncle, Glenn Conner, and his partner and dance choreographer Eleo Pomare. The funds will be used to promote or preserve Pomare's legacy through the study and performance of his artistic works in the field of dance. – September 21, 2018
First Coca-Cola scholars cohort announced
Thirty-five Kennesaw State University students have been selected as the first cohort of the Coca-Cola First Generation and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Scholars program, which commences during the fall semester. The program, made possible by a $1.25 million donation from The Coca-Cola Foundation, will provide scholarships and wraparound services to students who identify as first generation – those who are first in their immediate families to seek college degrees. – September 21, 2018
Arts receives gift for student scholarships
Kennesaw State University announced Thursday it has received a $336,000 donation to the Department of Dance in the College of the Arts. The gift from Jay and Debra Yunek, the Pomare-Conner Memorial Endowed Fund for Dance, honors their late uncle, Glenn Conner, and his partner and dance choreographer Eleo Pomare. The funds will be used to promote or preserve Pomare’s legacy through the study and performance of his artistic works in the field of dance. – September 20, 2018
