KENNESAW, Ga. | Jun 11, 2018

Ask children what they want to be when they grow up, and they may say firefighter, policeman or NBA All-Star. However, few follow up on those dreams. David S. Axford is an exception.

"My life's passion has been to serve in the United States Navy," said Axford of Marietta. "Now that dream is coming true as I'm headed to medical school on scholarship, so that I can pursue a career as a physician in the Navy."

The biology major, who graduated summa cum laude from Kennesaw State University, is headed for The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine at Auburn University this July on a full U.S. Navy Health Professions Scholarship.

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A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State University offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to its more than 47,000 students. Kennesaw State is a member of the University System of Georgia with 11 academic colleges. The university’s vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the country and the world. Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.