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Summer 2019 Commencement
KSU will host three summer 2019 commencement ceremonies on July 25th, 2019. – July 15, 2019
Kennesaw State professors launch social media research
A pair of Kennesaw State University researchers are developing a new study examining hate speech and imagery on social media using funding from a grant they received from Facebook. The proposal submitted by Anisah Bagasra, assistant professor of psychology, and Burton Speakman, assistant professor of communications, was one of only 20 selected out of the 200 proposals submitted to the social media giant. Kennesaw State is the only university in Georgia to earn a Facebook grant this year. – July 12, 2019
Gone Fishin'
For many anglers, summer is one of the best times to fish in nearby waters. The excitement of a fish hitting the bait and tugging the bobber under is a magical moment. However, there is nothing more disappointing than to venture out for a day of fishing only to discover that not only are fish not biting, worse yet, they aren’t even there anymore. KSU Biology Professor Bill Ensign has been working with local governments over the past two decades monitoring local streams’ ability to sustain aquatic life and to suggest ways to improve fish habitats. – July 12, 2019
Summer Success
Kennesaw State University is seeing the results of increasing its summer course offerings and spreading the word to students that taking summer classes helps them earn their degrees more quickly. Expansion of the summer curriculum, combined with a targeted marketing campaign promoting the benefits of taking summer classes, boosted Kennesaw State’s summer 2019 enrollment to 17,577 students. That represents an 8.5 percent increase over last year’s summer enrollment of 16,201 students and a 15.4 percent jump from 15,236 in 2017. – July 11, 2019
Undergraduate Research
Admissions staff will be joined by representatives from the Office of Undergraduate Research during KSU's next Facebook Live event on Monday, July 15 from 7-8 p.m. – July 10, 2019
Written by Whitten | Reaching Out To Future Owls
As we continue our work to support our current students, it is important that we also look to help create a path to higher education success for future potential Owls. During this summer, current KSU students and faculty/staff are offering community programs that make a positive impact and provide high school students with opportunities to learn and prepare for their future. – July 09, 2019
Laser Focused
Kennesaw State University’s Jeremy Gulley, associate professor of physics, has been awarded a three-year grant from the National Science Foundation/Department of Energy Partnership in Plasma Science and Engineering to study nanoscale laser optics. Totaling more than $116,000, this is Gulley’s first NSF grant, which will cover his research to bridge the knowledge gap between two fields in optical physics – laser light propagation and the interaction between laser light and semiconductor nanowires. These are wires that are not visible through a conventional microscope. – July 09, 2019
Cooking Up Excellence
Before joining Kennesaw State’s University Dining as an executive chef, Brian Jones honed his craft in some of Atlanta’s most iconic restaurants: Restaurant Eugene, Canoe, Watershed and The Ritz-Carlton Atlanta. On Thursday, his culinary prowess will be put to the ultimate test as he represents the University in the National Association of College and University Food Service (NACUFS) Culinary Challenge. – July 08, 2019
Summer of Microbiomes
Adriana Caldwell’s face lights up when she talks about her favorite subject – fungi, bacteria, viruses – everything related to microbiology, her major at Kennesaw State University. Now she is spending the summer conducting microbial ecology research as one of only three students selected nationwide for a ten-week immersive Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program at the University of Kansas. – July 05, 2019
Kennesaw State hosting workshop on scholarships and fellowships
Kennesaw State University students are invited to attend a workshop to learn about the variety of national and international scholarships and fellowships for which they can apply. – July 03, 2019
