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France's second KC-130J Super Hercules aerial refueler takes off from Lockheed Martin's facility in Marietta, Georgia, upon delivery in 2019.

Business August 11, 2021

What does Lockheed Martin’s transfer of pension obligations mean?

Lockheed Martin announced in a press release on August 3 that they were transferring $4.9 billion in pension obligations and plan assets for approximately 18,000 U.S. retirees and beneficiaries to…

Education August 10, 2021

KSU’s 56-year-old Howell Hall undergoes extensive renovation

When Kennesaw State University‘s Howell Hall was built in 1965, the 288-bed residence hall was housing for students at Southern Technical Institute, which had moved to Marietta in 1961. Kennesaw…

friends, family, and teammates of Ladarius Clardy

Cobb County July 7, 2021

Candlelight vigil held for KSU quarterback killed in Florida

By Arielle Robinson Coaches, teammates, relatives, friends and others who knew a Kennesaw State University quarterback recently killed gathered at one of KSU’s dorms for a candlelight vigil Monday night….

Labor movement April 30, 2021

Union issues failing report card for KSU

Kennesaw State University’s chapter of the United Campus Workers of Georgia union says the university continues to fail at looking after its students and employees. The union held a rally…

Pamela Whitten in black jacket with arms crossed

Education April 17, 2021

Whitten to leave KSU for presidency of Indiana University

Kennesaw State University announced in a news release that university President Pamela Whitten is stepping down at KSU, and accepting the position of president at Indiana University, effective July 1….

KSU social science building with globe sculpture

Environment February 19, 2021

Student group wants KSU divestment from fossil fuel industry

A group of students at Kennesaw State University is calling on the school to end its investment in the fossil fuel industry. KSU student Artis Trice founded Divest KSU in…

Education January 31, 2021

KSU faculty senate wants fully-online class options

Kennesaw State University’s faculty senate approved a motion Monday, Jan. 25, urging President Dr. Pamela Whitten and the Board of Regents to allow professors to teach classes remotely if they…

image of a mouse and game controller on KSU mouse pad

Sports January 21, 2021

Esports rise at KSU

Esports have been an emerging form of both entertainment and competition.Universities like Kennesaw State have begun their own esports programs.Georgia is at the forefront of esports and gaming, giving rise…

Due to social distancing protocols, overflow audience members attended the public hearing for the Lockhart Drive rezoning via Zoom from the Ben Robertson Community Center. (Asst. City Manager Marty Hughes at the microphone).

Kennesaw December 22, 2020

Kennesaw City Council rejects controversial student housing project

The rezoning and variance requests for the proposed student housing project at 1320 Lockhart Dr. were denied by the Kennesaw City Council Monday. This was the first test of Kennesaw’s…

Labor movement December 17, 2020

KSU union raises over $2,000 to help workers fired from university

Kennesaw State University’s chapter of the United Campus Workers of Georgia has raised money to help workers pay for everyday expenses after the KSU fired them. The union chapter’s GoFundMe…

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Elections November 17, 2024

Did The Polls Get It Wrong and How Do They Impact The Election?

By John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College There’s a myth that the polls were wildly inaccurate in 2024, a common refrain that we’ve heard since 2016. Are…

Race Nationality and Culture November 17, 2024

Racism is such a touchy topic that many US educators avoid it – we are college professors who tackled that challenge head on

by Adam Seagrave, Arizona State University and Stephanie Shonekan, University of Maryland, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] It is not easy to teach about race…

Economy November 17, 2024

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