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KSU's Summer Undergraduate Research Program helps undergrads transform curiosity into societal impact
August 25, 2026
Almost every day this summer, biology major Frances Conkle began her morning by meticulously sorting hundreds of fruit flies by their sex before pairing them, according to their genetics, for reproduction. The routine was part of her research into how fat tissue changes shape and moves as fruit flies grow and develop. Conkle was among 25 Kennesaw State University students who spent eight weeks, mentored by faculty, working full time on various research projects through the Summer Undergraduate Research Program.
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Kennesaw State student explores the mental effects of workplace automation
August 21, 2026
As new technologies become a larger part of the modern workplace, Kennesaw State University student Blessing Onyekachi is researching how working alongside them affects employees' mental health. As part of KSU’s Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP), architecture student Onyekachi is studying how workers adapt as automation becomes more common in industries such as construction, manufacturing, and logistics.
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Launch '26 celebrates new school year, sustained momentum
August 20, 2026
Momentum provided the theme as Kennesaw State University’s faculty and staff gathered at VyStar Arena on Aug. 20 to celebrate the opening of the 2026-27 academic year with Launch ’26. Speakers and guests enjoyed a look into KSU’s future, illustrated by visions of continued growth, academic excellence, ascendant and relevant research, and continued student success.
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KSU, Technovative AI sign pilot agreement with Moultrie Police Department for AI-powered behavioral health detection tool
August 20, 2026
Technovative AI, Inc. and Kennesaw State University today announced a pilot agreement with the Moultrie Police Department to deploy CaseFinder, an AI-powered behavioral health detection platform that analyzes police incident reports and 911 call transcripts to identify individuals in behavioral health crisis who would otherwise go undetected.
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Research Matters: Losing weight through personalized step counts
August 12, 2026
In this episode of Research Matters, we talk with Professor of Exercise Science Bob Buresh, who leads an interdisciplinary team investigating how walking can be a transformative, accessible, and cost-effective approach to fighting obesity.
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Kennesaw State is harnessing momentum to advance research, elevate the student experience, and build for the future
August 10, 2026
A theme is emerging for Kennesaw State’s ascension as one of the fastest-growing institutions in the country: momentum.
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Kennesaw State student explores how children respond when adults lie
July 31, 2026
By age 6, most children know that lying is wrong. But what do they think when adults lie, especially someone they trust like a parent? Kennesaw State University psychology student Charlie Clement is examining how children ages 6 to 11 interpret lies told by people with varying levels of authority.
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Kennesaw State professors use NSF grant to strengthen semiconductor education through interactive learning
July 29, 2026
As the United States works to strengthen its semiconductor industry, Kennesaw State University researchers are helping prepare the next generation of engineers. Through a National Science Foundation-funded project, they are using interactive visualizations to make one of electrical engineering's most challenging subjects easier for students to understand.
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Sophomore Scholar explores drone technology to expand internet connectivity in remote areas
June 30, 2026
Imagine a network of sensors spread across a remote farm, collecting data about soil conditions and water levels. Now imagine those sensors are miles from reliable internet access. For Kennesaw State University student Drew Haase, solving that communication challenge is the focus of research that could help connect hard-to-reach locations using unmanned aerial vehicles.
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Anthropology student explores digital tipping and customer behavior
June 26, 2026
As a barista, Alexandria Nottage has witnessed many customers hesitate whenever the digital payment screen asks whether they would like to leave a tip. Those daily interactions got Nottage thinking about how tipping had changed from a voluntary gesture of appreciation into something many customers now feel expected to do. To find out, Nottage, a Kennesaw State University anthropology major, conducted a research study examining how digital tipping influences customer behavior and perceptions.