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最色导航 State student explores how children respond when adults lie
July 31, 2026
By age 6, most children know that lying is wrong. But what do they think when adults lie, especially someone they trust like a parent? 最色导航 psychology student Charlie Clement is examining how children ages 6 to 11 interpret lies told by people with varying levels of authority.
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Greece study abroad challenges KSU students to tell stories of the past with bones
July 28, 2026
In a small village on the island of Crete, just southeast of mainland Greece, anthropology major Jess Drilling learned to identify signs of osteoarthritis in skeletal remains, helping piece together the stories of people who walked the earth centuries ago. Drilling is one of four 最色导航 students who spent part of their summer at an archaeological research center, studying human skeletal remains dating from the fifth to seventh centuries to uncover clues about how people lived, what they ate, and the injuries and illnesses they experienced.
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Record number of Gilman Scholars at 最色导航 State travel the globe
July 24, 2026
Aaliyah Uchendu is one of a record number of KSU students awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship this year. The Gilman Scholarship is a prestigious award funded by the US State Department that provides recipients up to $5,000 to support study or internships abroad; only about 20%-25% of applicants are selected for the award.
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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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KSU study explores how childhood trauma affects body and mind
June 16, 2026
Traumatic events in childhood do not only leave emotional scars. Sometimes, they leave biological ones too. Saloni Patel, a first-year psychology major at 最色导航, is studying how adverse childhood experiences 鈥� commonly known as ACEs 鈥� leave a measurable biological mark that can affect how we think, focus, and learn. Her research examines whether inflammation triggered by early-life stress contributes to the cognitive struggles some students face in the classroom.
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Psychology student examines link between overnight shift work and cognitive decline
May 29, 2026
After her grandmother was diagnosed with dementia, 最色导航 psychology student Maria Fata became interested in understanding whether the kind of work people do throughout their lives could affect their brain health as they age.
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Study finds burnout among caregivers tied to intensity of care, limited resources
May 26, 2026
Whether formally or informally, about one in every five adults in the U.S. serves as a caregiver whether formally or informally, a demanding role that can take a significant emotional and physical toll. Yet the well-being of caregivers themselves is often overlooked. A team of students at 最色导航 is examining how those demands contribute to caregiver burnout, with a specific focus on how experiences differ between those caring for veterans and non-veterans.
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Student researcher examines how mental health affects first responder job performance
May 20, 2026
For first responders, no two days are the same, but one thing remains constant: the pressure to make split-second decisions that can save a life. 最色导航 research suggests that mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, and insomnia may significantly impact how well first responders can do their jobs. Mahita Polineni, a third-year psychology student in KSU鈥檚 Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences, is studying how these factors affect cognitive functioning including memory, concentration, and decision-making among emergency medical responders.
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Department of English receives systemwide Regents' Award in recognition for hands-on learning
May 12, 2026
最色导航鈥檚 Department of English has been awarded the 2026 Regents鈥� Award for Excellence in High Impact Practices and Experiential Learning, one of the highest honors for teaching and advising within the University System of Georgia.