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KENNESAW, Ga. | Dec 31, 2018
As 2018 comes to a close, here are a few of Kennesaw State’s top readers' choice stories from the past 12 months.
In mid-June, The Board of Regents named Dr. Pamela Whitten president of Kennesaw State University. Whitten began her new position July 16.
https://news.kennesaw.edu/stories/2018/kennesaw_state_president.php
Robert Stewart, a sport management graduate, is at home working for the Atlanta Braves. This 2016 alumnus is the account executive for premium partnerships, selling premium seating and suites at SunTrust Park.
https://news.kennesaw.edu/stories/2018/working_in_sports.php
Gary Smith, a 2006 computer engineering technology graduate, helps sports fans experience the world’s largest LED video display at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Smith, who works for Daktronics, served as the installation supervisor during construction of the stadium’s 58-by-1,100-foot LED halo video display board.
https://news.kennesaw.edu/stories/2017/engineer_video_stadium.php
Kennesaw State was ranked among schools that students most want to attend, according to data from U.S. News & World Report. The University has one of the nation’s highest admissions yield rates, meaning the percentage of admitted students who choose to enroll.
https://news.kennesaw.edu/stories/2017/admissions_ranking.php
The Bagwell College of Education rolled out its mobile classroom, a 30-foot bus that offers K-12 students access to technology and other educational activities. The iTeach Maker Bus travels to local schools and provides a wide range of learning opportunities.
https://news.kennesaw.edu/stories/2018/iteach_maker_bus.php
Kennesaw State researcher earns grant to explore improved data security
Kennesaw State research aims to reduce motor vehicle accidents
Kennesaw State education program included in funding for school system grants
Kennesaw State partners with Marietta City Schools to deliver new dual-certification master's program
A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State University offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to its more than 45,000 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.