Top 5 Readers’ Choice Stories

KENNESAW, Ga. | Dec 31, 2018

As 2018 comes to a close, here are a few of Kennesaw State’s top readers' choice stories from the past 12 months.


Pamela Whitten
New President

In mid-June, The Board of Regents named Dr. Pamela Whitten president of Kennesaw State University. Whitten began her new position July 16.

https://news.kennesaw.edu/stories/2018/kennesaw_state_president.php


Robert Stewart
In His Perfect Field

Robert Stewart, a sport management graduate, is at home working for the Atlanta Braves. This 2016 alumnus is the account executive for premium partnerships, selling premium seating and suites at SunTrust Park.

https://news.kennesaw.edu/stories/2018/working_in_sports.php


Gary Smith
The Big Picture
 

Gary Smith, a 2006 computer engineering technology graduate, helps sports fans experience the world’s largest LED video display at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Smith, who works for Daktronics, served as the installation supervisor during construction of the stadium’s 58-by-1,100-foot LED halo video display board.

https://news.kennesaw.edu/stories/2017/engineer_video_stadium.php


Kennesaw State University
Admissions Yield

Kennesaw State was ranked among schools that students most want to attend, according to data from U.S. News & World Report. The University has one of the nation’s highest admissions yield rates, meaning the percentage of admitted students who choose to enroll.

https://news.kennesaw.edu/stories/2017/admissions_ranking.php


iTeach Maker Bus
Driving Student Success

The Bagwell College of Education rolled out its mobile classroom, a 30-foot bus that offers K-12 students access to technology and other educational activities. The iTeach Maker Bus travels to local schools and provides a wide range of learning opportunities.

https://news.kennesaw.edu/stories/2018/iteach_maker_bus.php


 

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