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Kennesaw State student competition teams reflect vibrant culture of innovation
January 03, 2025
On any given day, students walking past room Q-134 can hear the roar of an engine, the hum of power tools, or excited chatter about securing a sponsor. Inside, members of Kennesaw Motorsports are gearing up for their next competition. Across campus, members of Kennesaw State University’s chapter of the National Association of Home Builders are preparing for their next competition, meticulously reviewing a new neighborhood proposal.
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Kennesaw State renowned scholar Kristina Hook documents evidence of Russian atrocities in Ukraine
January 02, 2025
After news of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Kristina Hook’s thoughts immediately went to her many friends and colleagues gained from her years of fieldwork in Ukraine. “I will never forget the sleepless first night of Russia’s full-scale invasion. I called a Ukrainian family very close to me, where their daughter told of hearing the deadly whistle of cruise missiles flying above their residential neighborhood in Kyiv,” she said. “This memory sparked a flurry of new professional service roles for me.” Hook, now an assistant professor of conflict management in Kennesaw State University’s School of Conflict Management, Peacebuilding and Development, has spent years dedicating her research and advocacy work to give voices to the marginalized all over the globe.
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Alum credits Kennesaw State for helping him develop skills to create a multimedia success story
December 31, 2024
Like many remote employees, Jason Kirk ’07 wakes up each morning at his Atlanta-area home and logs in to his computer. Sometimes, before he wades into the day's work, he pauses and reflects on his journey. He set an early goal of carving out a career in sports journalism, and these days he has surpassed all expectations by working as a managing editor at The Athletic, a part of The New York Times.
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American Opportunity Foundation fuels hope for Kennesaw State students in need
December 30, 2024
In a world in which education has the transformative power to unlock the doors to a brighter future, American Opportunity Foundation (AOF) stands as a beacon of hope for Kennesaw State University students. Since 2017, AOF has provided more than $1 million in support of KSU’s Campus Awareness, Resource & Empowerment (CARE) Services and the ASCEND program, profoundly impacting college students facing basic needs insecurities and those who experienced homelessness or foster care in high school.
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Kennesaw State student doubles up on degrees, activities
December 19, 2024
Two majors, two part-time jobs, two club vice-presidencies—for Micah Holston, life at Kennesaw State is doubly fulfilling. Holston is pursuing bachelor’s degrees in physics and political science. He is a substitute teacher in Cherokee County schools and conducts research part time for the Air Force Research Laboratory in New Mexico. He is also the vice president of the Kennesaw Nuclear Society and the KSU chapter of the North American Young Generation for Nuclear.
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Kennesaw State graduate combines aerospace passion with business ambition
December 18, 2024
From a young age, Cindy Bishop-Aguilar was captivated by the night sky, spending hours with her grandfather and watching the stars. It was this early fascination with space that would ultimately lead her to Kennesaw State University, where she pursued an engineering degree. At KSU’s Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology, she charted her course in mechanical engineering with a minor in aerospace engineering, driven by her desire to develop a well-rounded skill set and pursue a career in space exploration.
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Kennesaw State awarded grant from Governor's Office of Highway Safety for 18th consecutive year
December 17, 2024
For the 18th consecutive year, Kennesaw State University’s Department of Health Promotion and Wellness has received a Governor's Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) grant to participate in the Georgia Young Adult Program (GYAP).
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Kennesaw State researcher aims to protect against cybersickness
December 16, 2024
As mixed-reality environments continue rising in popularity, researchers are working to develop safeguards to protect users from nefarious hackers. Kennesaw State University assistant professor of computer science Rifatul Islam and a team of researchers from around the country are working to develop these safeguards, aiming to protect against cognitive attacks on mixed-reality systems, which fuse real-world environments with virtual ones.
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Ph.D. graduate ready to make impact in artificial intelligence industry
December 12, 2024
Eight years ago, while working as a software engineer for a South Korean cybersecurity company, InChan Hwang watched a historic game of Go, a strategic board game for two players that originated in ancient China, between a professional player and a computer using artificial intelligence (AI). He realized the profound potential of AI following its victory. Since completing his Ph.D. in Data Science and Analytics from Kennesaw State University’s College of Computer Science and Engineering, Hwang has started a new role as an assistant professor of cybersecurity at Montreat College in North Carolina.
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Kennesaw State biology graduate, U-RISE scholar sets her course with research
December 11, 2024
From the moment she arrived at Kennesaw State University, Jazmin Dozier knew she wanted a science-based career. Now, she’s an aspiring researcher on the rise. Through undergraduate research with assistant professor of molecular and cellular biology Brandon Carpenter, she learned about careers in science while conducting groundbreaking research in epigenetics, resulting in conference presentations and publications in scientific journals.
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