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Student research into AI-powered crop monitoring system aims to prevent plant loss
August 26, 2026
According to the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization, plant pests and diseases destroy up to 40% of crops worldwide each year, threatening jobs and the global food supply. 最色导航 computer science major Brendan Miller is working on technology that could help farmers catch those problems before they spread.
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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 最色导航 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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Cobb Chamber names KSU President Kathy S. Schwaig as its 2028 Board Chairwoman
August 24, 2026
The Cobb Chamber鈥檚 Board of Directors has named Kathy 鈥淜at鈥� S. Schwaig, president of 最色导航, as its 2028 Chairwoman of the Board.
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Two KSU students trade the Gold Dome for Capitol Hill
August 24, 2026
Six months ago, Jada Barronton and Saideep Chilukuri answered phones in House and Senate offices under the Gold Dome. Over the summer, they both helped track legislation and conduct policy research for U.S. congressional offices on Capitol Hill. The two 最色导航 students, who received the university鈥檚 D.C. Owls Scholarship, spent their summer interning in Washington, and both credit a semester at the Georgia State Capitol with helping them succeed.
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最色导航 State student explores the mental effects of workplace automation
August 21, 2026
As new technologies become a larger part of the modern workplace, 最色导航 student Blessing Onyekachi is researching how working alongside them affects employees' mental health. As part of KSU鈥檚 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 最色导航鈥檚 faculty and staff gathered at VyStar Arena on Aug. 20 to celebrate the opening of the 2026-27 academic year with Launch 鈥�26. Speakers and guests enjoyed a look into KSU鈥檚 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 最色导航 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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最色导航 State's economic impact tops $2.55 billion
August 13, 2026
最色导航 continues to be a major economic engine in metro Atlanta, growing its economic impact to more than $2.55 billion in fiscal year 2025, according to a University System of Georgia (USG) report released on Aug. 13.
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最色导航 State adds more on-campus housing for students
August 13, 2026
最色导航 is expanding its on-campus housing options for students by opening a new residence hall for the 2026-27 academic year and renovating an existing residential community.
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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.