INCM Doctoral Graduate Expresses Appreciation for Faculty Mentorship
KENNESAW, Ga. | May 6, 2026
Bright Bansah, a Spring 2026 graduate of the International Conflict Management (INCM) program, expressed deep appreciation for the mentorship he received from the faculty throughout his Ph.D. journey. When he arrived at Kennesaw State University, he brought with him a decade of professional experience that spanned occupational health, safety, environment, and wellbeing work across Africa’s extractive, construction, telecommunications, and agriculture sectors.
Bright also had taught as an adjunct lecturer at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration. “I thought that, with these experiences, particularly having prepared technical reports over the years in the field, I was well prepared for the Ph.D. journey; however, the stark reality is that it was not enough,” Bright reflected.
The turning point came through faculty mentorship—particularly the guidance of dissertation chair, Dr. Brandon J. Lundy. Rather than merely supervising research, Lundy challenged Bright to deepen his academic thinking and sharpen his leadership skills. Crucially, this rigor was paired with care. “He never made me feel disrespected, unwanted, or out of place,” said Bright.
That balance defined the mentorship experience throughout Bright’s journey through the INCM program. “What I leave KSU with,” Bright noted, “is a genuine sense of preparedness to serve the communities that need me most.”
The impact of this faculty mentorship did not stop with individual students. Its ripple effect reshaped how students related to one another. Cohorts evolved into communities rooted in professionalism, mutual respect, and shared purpose. “Attending KSU was one of the best decisions of my life, “Bright concluded, “not only for its academic excellence, but also for the people. I leave well prepared in all facets to make an impact wherever I go. Hooty Hoo!”
