Sam Olens

2020 Elections December 31, 2020

Craig Owens sworn in as Cobb County Sheriff

Craig Owens was sworn in as Cobb County sheriff, a historic landmark since Owens became the first Black sheriff in the 189-year history of the county. The oath of office…

2020 Elections October 15, 2020

In party crossover endorsements, Olens endorses Owens, Hutchins endorses Holmes

There were two notable party crossover endorsements recently in local Cobb County election campaigns, one in which a Republican endorsed a Democrat, and one in which a Democrat endorsed a…

Kennesaw State University December 20, 2017

Activists, students respond to KSU president’s resignation

Though Kennesaw State University’s president is resigning, members of the local Southern Christian Leadership Conference chapter said at a press conference Tuesday, Dec. 19, that their fight is far…

Kennesaw State University November 10, 2017

Kennesaw State allows cheerleaders back on the field after protests

Kennesaw State’s cheerleaders will return to the field at the Owls’ next game on Nov. 11. After gaining national attention, KSU’s president said in a statement Wednesday, Nov. 8, that…

Kennesaw State University November 2, 2017

KSU dismantles culinary school after suggestions from donor

Donor Mike Leven approached KSU President Sam Olens in May about restructuring the hospitality degree. The Leven School of Culinary Sustainability and Hospitality will be phased out through 2021…

Sports July 15, 2017

KSU names Matt Griffin interim athletics director

Most of the information in this article is from a July, 14 press release from Kennesaw State University. Matt Griffin was appointed Kennesaw State University’s interim athletics director to fill the…

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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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