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Troy Rice bet on himself at Kennesaw State. He came back as a CEO to bet on its students
November 12, 2026
Troy Rice spent his days working as a laborer on the Norfolk Southern railroad tracks that run behind Spring Street in downtown Atlanta. When the work was done, he drove north to Kennesaw State University, showered and cleaned up in the campus gym, and then went to night class studying finance.
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Why Coles finance graduate Eli Hogan tells students to sit down and have the coffee
November 11, 2026
Eight years after graduating with his BBA in finance, Hogan is a portfolio manager on the Active Credit team at the Florida State Board of Administration, where he helps oversee roughly $14 billion in public and private credit for the state's pension system.
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Kennesaw State students take on childhood hunger as finalists in national competition
November 05, 2026
Two Kennesaw State University students are heading to Chicago to present their ideas for helping college communities fight childhood hunger.
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Students Shine at Fifth Annual TK Elevator Pitch Competition
October 29, 2026
One minute. That was all each Kennesaw State University student at the fifth annual TK Elevator Pitch Competition got to tell two company judges who they were and why TKE should hire them.
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How one KSU alum supports thousands of deployed troops annually
October 26, 2026
Alumna Christina Shively discusses her role with the USO and supporting military service members beyond Day of the Deployed.
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More than candy and costumes: KSU expert explains why we spend on Halloween
October 23, 2026
What makes people keep spending on Halloween, even when money feels tight? Kennesaw State University associate professor Patrick Fennell explains how nostalgia, family traditions, social connections, and self-expression drive spending on costumes, candy and decorations.
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Behind every scream is a job: KSU expert shares 5 reasons why Georgia's ghost economy is real
October 22, 2026
Whether or not ghosts exist, the businesses built around them are making a significant economic impact each Halloween season. Behind every scream is a job, according to Leonard Jackson, director of the hospitality management program in the Michael J. Coles College of Business.
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Executive MBA Alumna Named an Atlanta Woman of Influence
October 06, 2026
EMBA alum Carmen Chubb, will be recognized by ABC at a ceremony on Oct. 8 at the Stave Room in Atlanta. The Women of Influence awards honor women who have made significant strides in their careers and are making a difference in their organizations and communities.
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Kennesaw State and Ingenico create hub for fintech innovation and learning
September 29, 2026
Building on Kennesaw State University’s distinction as the first institution in Georgia to offer both undergraduate and graduate degrees in financial technologies, students now have a dedicated space to apply classroom learning to real-world challenges through the newly opened Ingenico Fintech Hub.
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The Science Behind Being Ignored Online
September 04, 2026
Assistant Marketing Professor Goldar Chefor was named the only U.S.-based winner among six scholars selected worldwide in the 2026 AMS Review–Sheth Foundation Doctoral Competition for Conceptual Articles (DoCCA), chosen from 52 submissions by doctoral students across the globe.