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Kennesaw State awards first computer science doctoral degrees
May 11, 2026
This month marks a landmark achievement for Kennesaw State University as it celebrates the graduation of the first two students from the new doctoral program in computer science, established in 2022.
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From criminal law to AI-powered healthcare research, Kennesaw State graduate charts a new path
May 07, 2026
Henry Flores bet on himself when he chose to start over in a new country. Now graduating from Kennesaw State University with a Master of Science in Information Technology, his contributions on award-winning research projects could transform how patients monitor their wellbeing.
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For President's Award of Distinction recipient, KSU was a match made in Marietta
May 05, 2026
As Ella Goode walks across the commencement stage this month, she will do so as the Kennesaw State University President’s Award of Distinction honoree — the university’s highest undergraduate honor. The award is given at spring and fall commencements to a graduate “who serves as an inspiration to their peers, their community, and the entirety of Owl Nation.”
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Kennesaw State opens the new Robin and Doug Shore Innovation Center
April 24, 2026
Excitement stirred on April 23 as Kennesaw State University held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the new 70,000-square-foot Robin and Doug Shore Innovation Center.
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Researcher uses emerging technologies to improve prostate cancer detection
April 20, 2026
Prostate cancer remains one of the most common diseases among men, yet current screening methods often lead to unnecessary biopsies and missed diagnoses. At Kennesaw State University, assistant professor Muhammad Imran is working to improve accuracy and reduce patient stress using artificial intelligence and advanced imaging.
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Engineering, game design faculty turn nuclear science into interactive learning experience
April 17, 2026
At Kennesaw State University, learning about nuclear energy isn’t limited to textbooks and lectures. Researchers are developing a video game that helps users understand how reactors operate through hands-on experience. At the center of the project titled “Simulating the AP1000: An Educational Game to Promote Understanding of Nuclear Energy Safety and Sustainability” is a collaboration between engineering and game design faculty. The initiative focuses on turning complex nuclear concepts into an interactive learning experience.
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Researcher develops brain-computer technology to help people with motor impairments communicate more easily
April 07, 2026
For people with severe motor impairments, a simple conversation can take minutes instead of seconds. Assistant Professor of Computer Science Dylan Gaines is developing technology to change that, creating faster, smarter ways for people to communicate with the world. A researcher in Kennesaw State University’s College of Computing and Software Engineering (CCSE), Gaines is developing assistive technologies that help individuals with limited physical movement communicate faster and more efficiently.
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First-year students leverage AI technology to prevent falls for virtual reality users
April 02, 2026
As virtual reality technology continues to grow, two Kennesaw State University first-year students are working to make it safer. At the center of their work is an artificial intelligence system that can predict and prevent dangerous falls. Through the Office of Research’s First-Year Scholars Program, computer science major Joshua Hentz of Chickamauga, Georgia, and software engineering major Caleb Tran of Suwanee, Georgia, are gaining early hands-on research experience through the Fallguard project in Kennesaw State’s College of Computing and Software Engineering.
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Kennesaw State appoints new dean of College of Computing and Software Engineering
March 16, 2026
Kennesaw State University has named accomplished academic leader and researcher Darryl Ahner as dean of the College of Computing and Software Engineering (CCSE), effective July 1.
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New research examines trust in AI as first responders train with robotic teammates
March 11, 2026
When a mass-casualty event like an earthquake or transportation accident occurs, every second counts. Emergency responders must quickly make life-saving decisions in assessing victims and prioritizing injuries in a high-pressure situation. Kennesaw State University researcher Hansol Rheem is exploring how virtual reality and robotic teammates could help prepare emergency responders for those moments.