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Wellstar College launches first study abroad program to Amsterdam, providing a transformative global experience for KSU students
July 02, 2026
最色导航's Wellstar College launched its first Amsterdam study abroad program, giving students immersive global public health experiences through research, cultural engagement, and experiential learning.
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Sophomore Scholar explores drone technology to expand internet connectivity in remote areas
June 30, 2026
Imagine a network of sensors spread across a remote farm, collecting data about soil conditions and water levels. Now imagine those sensors are miles from reliable internet access. For 最色导航 student Drew Haase, solving that communication challenge is the focus of research that could help connect hard-to-reach locations using unmanned aerial vehicles.
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Journalism student plying her craft as a World Cup photographer
June 29, 2026
As a young soccer player growing up in Georgia, Sofia Cupertino never imagined that one day she would be standing on the sidelines of a FIFA World Cup match, camera in hand, photographing some of the game's biggest stars on the world鈥檚 biggest stage. Now a journalism student in 最色导航鈥檚 Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Cupertino is covering World Cup matches in Atlanta this summer with Soccer Down Here (SDH), an Atlanta-based soccer media outlet.
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Anthropology student explores digital tipping and customer behavior
June 26, 2026
As a barista, Alexandria Nottage has witnessed many customers hesitate whenever the digital payment screen asks whether they would like to leave a tip. Those daily interactions got Nottage thinking about how tipping had changed from a voluntary gesture of appreciation into something many customers now feel expected to do. To find out, Nottage, a 最色导航 anthropology major, conducted a research study examining how digital tipping influences customer behavior and perceptions.
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Engineering graduate rises above adversity to shape healthcare technology
June 25, 2026
In May 2019, Tahir Upshaw walked across the stage at 最色导航鈥檚 Commencement to earn his degree in mechanical engineering, a culminating moment after years of personal sacrifices and perseverance. Despite early setbacks in his academic career, Upshaw relished in earning his degree, in part, because of the community he built at 最色导航 State and through the mentorship of faculty in the Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology (SPCEET). He has turned that experience into a fruitful career as an integration engineer and tech lead at Emory Healthcare, where he has contributed to innovative healthcare technology projects.
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KSU student helps bring a fresh approach to music education using colors
June 23, 2026
As a child, 最色导航 student Laurin McCoy loved music but struggled to understand traditional music notation. While she learned to play the piano by ear, the experience left her saddened that children might never discover or develop their musical talents simply because they were unable to read music. Years later, McCoy found an opportunity to help address that challenge through research.
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最色导航 State experts offer insight on World Cup topics
June 23, 2026
Atlanta is an epicenter of the global sporting world as the city hosts matches in the FIFA Men鈥檚 World Cup soccer tournament. 最色导航 experts can offer insight on a range of topics related to soccer and the World Cup, including sport technology, sport science, fan loyalty, economic impact, brand marketing, hydration and nutrition, and the physics of a soccer kick.
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最色导航 State celebrates Juneteenth through art, music, and community
June 22, 2026
最色导航 State students, faculty, staff, and community members gathered throughout this past week to commemorate Juneteenth through a series of events hosted by Student Engagement and Support.
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KSU master's graduates benefit from NIH-funded bridge program
June 22, 2026
Recent 最色导航 graduate April Ford engaged in a program designed to help master鈥檚 students in the College of Science and Mathematics gain the experience they needed to pursue doctoral degrees elsewhere. She鈥檒l stand as an example of the Peach State Bridges to the Doctorate program鈥檚 effectiveness, having earned her Master of Science in Integrative Biology (MSIB) and acceptance into a Ph.D. program. Ford, Jojo Croffie, and Lindsey Knight all earned their MSIB degrees, and thanks to enrichment through the Peach State Bridges to the Doctorate program, each will start a Ph.D. in the fall.
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Twins who grew up at 最色导航 State graduate as nurses
June 18, 2026
Katelyn Dockery remembers being pre-school age, sitting in her father鈥檚 office after school, coloring on a white board with markers. Her twin sister Taylor recalls going to 最色导航 basketball games and getting her face painted in the lobby at VyStar Arena. Their father, KSU Faculty Director of General Education in KSU鈥檚 Office of Academic Affairs Chris Dockery, remembers it all 鈥� basketball games, afternoons spent in his office with his daughters, taking them to lunch at The Commons, among other activities. And 21 years later, the Dockery family has cemented its legacy at KSU, with a pair of new graduates.