Our graduate events calendar is designed to support student success by offering a range of opportunities in key areas. Graduate students can participate in events that promote health and wellbeing, enhance career planning skills, advance research capabilities, and foster academic preparedness. Each event is thoughtfully tailored to help students thrive in both their academic and professional pursuits. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns you may have about upcoming events at the Graduate College.
September 2026
This event will provide an overview of the MAPW program, application process,
and admissions requirements for prospective students.
Are you supporting a doctoral candidate or a thesis student this semester? Attend this workshop to learn more about the required KSU template and what skills your students need to graduate successfully.
This workshop will cover the Template, common errors made, and various resources both on and off campus that can support your students. Attending this workshop will help you guide your students through the final steps of their degree program.
Date: September 9, 2026
Time: 5-6:30 p.m.
Location: This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email.
Registration: LibCal
Drop into Formatting Friday with your KSU Template questions. All graduating doctoral and master’s students are welcome. Please review the KSU Template (Dissertation/Thesis) before attending.
Specific topics may be highlighted, depending on interest/need.
Date: September 11, 2026
Time: 12-1:30 p.m.
Location: Online
Are you graduating this semester from a doctoral program or a master’s program with a thesis requirement*? Attend this workshop to learn about formatting your dissertation/thesis according to the required KSU Template.
This workshop will:
Date: September 16, 2026
Time:5-6:30 p.m.
Location: Online
Registration is required. Register online at LibCal.
*Currently, only the following master’s programs meet the formatting review requirements: Art and Design, Chemical Sciences, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Construction Management, Criminal Justice, Data Science & Analytics, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Exercise Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Integrative Biology, Mechanical Engineering, and Software Engineering.
Whether you're pursuing a career in academia or industry, this online workshop will help you strengthen your resume or curriculum vitae. Participants will learn how to strategically organize content, emphasize relevant accomplishments, and tailor documents for specific opportunities.
Date: September 17, 2026
Time: 1-2 p.m.
Locaton: Microsoft Teams
Meeting ID: 219 418 803 643 36
Passcode: 3Ks7ia7V
Drop into Formatting Friday with your KSU Template questions. All graduating doctoral and master’s students are welcome. Please review the KSU Template (Dissertation/Thesis) before attending.
Specific topics may be highlighted, depending on interest/need.
Date: September 18, 2026
Time: 5-6:30p.m.
Location: Online
Virtual workshop
A strong thesis is the foundation of successful graduate research. This virtual workshop will help students develop a focused thesis statement, strengthen their research direction, and create a clear roadmap for their scholarly work.
September 22, 2026
12-1 p.m.
Microsoft Teams
Meeting ID: 269 008 242 973 938
Passcode: re6Gs72i
Learn how to make the most of your university library by exploring research databases, citation tools, interlibrary loan, and librarian support services designed for graduate students.
Date: September 23, 2026
Time: 12-1 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Event URL will be sent via registration email.
AI tools promise to make literature reviews faster, but the core challenge is to harness AI's efficiency without bypassing the research skills and methodological rigor that evidence synthesis and literature reviews demand.
Join Dr. Olga Koz, Collegiate Librarian at Kennesaw State University College of Education and evidence synthesis methodologist, for a practical, librarian's-eye view of integrating AI into the evidence discovery process.
Register by visiting LibCal. Login information will be sent after registration.
Drop into Formatting Friday with your KSU Template questions. All graduating doctoral and master’s students are welcome. Please review the KSU Template (Dissertation/Thesis) before attending.
Specific topics may be highlighted, depending on interest/need.
Date: September 25, 2026
Time: 12-1:30 p.m.
Location: Online
Please visit LibCal for more information.
Join us for an informative and interactive session where you’ll:
... And more.
September 29, 2026
4:30-6 p.m.
Norton Hall, 2nd Floor
Join us for an informative and interactive virtual session where you’ll:
... And more.
September 30, 2026
12-1 p.m.
Microsoft Teams
Meeting ID: 275 848 596 062 993
Passcode: qg6ef6oX
Join us online to learn about Zotero, your personal research assistant. Zotero is a free, easy-to-use tool to help you collect, organize, cite, and share research.
Date: September 30, 2026
Time: 12-1 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Event URL will be sent via registration email.
October 2026
This workshop offers participants an overview of Daniel Goleman’s 5 aspects of emotional intelligence and provides opportunities to implement effective strategies in both professional and personal relationships.
Date: October 1, 2026
Time: 12-1 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Meeting ID: 286 672 607 720 177
Passcode: x9ES2Fn6
Drop into Formatting Friday with your KSU Template questions. All graduating doctoral and master’s students are welcome. Please review the KSU Template (Dissertation/Thesis) before attending.
Specific topics may be highlighted, depending on interest/need.
Date: October 2, 2026
Time: 12-1:30 p.m.
Location: Online
Please visit LibCal for more information.
Managing the writing skills needed to tackle these unique assignments can be challenging. This online workshop will teach writing and organizational strategies that will help you make sense of your sources.
Date: October 6, 2026
Time: 12-1 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Meeting ID: 261 358 808 085 323
Passcode: C9YG2A4U
Kennesaw Campus
Join us for an informative and interactive session where you’ll:
... And more.
October 6, 2026
4-6 p.m.
Academic Learning Center, ALC 3550A
This workshop will provide KSU graduate students with a basic understanding of using GenAI in academic environments, particularly regarding model bias, ethical impacts, and privacy regarding research and personal data.
Learning Objectives:
October 7, 2026
12-1 p.m.
Virtual - Registration required
This event will provide an overview of the MAPW program, application process,
and admissions requirements for prospective students.
Kennesaw Campus
Join us for a workshop with presenters Adam Rife and Jackson Merrick, Financial Consultants from the Sitka Group, Truist Investment Services, Inc. and learn about financial planning and budgeting.
Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Time: 4:30-6 p.m.
Location: Prillaman Hall, Room 1103
Effective leaders listen actively, engage thoughtfully, and communicate clearly with others. In this introductory workshop, participants will explore foundational communication practices that strengthen relationships, build understanding, and support productive dialogue. The session will also address common communication challenges and strategies for responding effectively when conversations become difficult.
Date: October 8, 2026
Time: 12-1 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Meeting ID: 272 194 754 937 780
Passcode: 6h8vB9c2
Drop into Formatting Friday with your KSU Template questions. All graduating doctoral and master’s students are welcome. Please review the KSU Template (Dissertation/Thesis) before attending.
Specific topics may be highlighted, depending on interest/need.
Date: October 9, 2026
Time: 12-1:30 p.m.
Location: Online
Please visit LibCal for more information.
The Center for Young Adult Addiction and Recovery will host a naloxone training session for graduate students that will teach how to administer naloxone, a medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.
October 13, 2026
5-6 p.m.
ALC 3200
Registration is required.
Training is free for KSU graduate students. Each person who attends and completes the training will be given a free Naloxone kit.
Drop into Formatting Friday with your KSU Template questions. All graduating doctoral and master’s students are welcome. Please review the KSU Template (Dissertation/Thesis) before attending.
Specific topics may be highlighted, depending on interest/need.
Date: October 16, 2026
Time: 12-1:30 p.m.
Location: Online
Please visit LibCal for more information.
Kennesaw Campus
The Fall Graduate Social will provide an opportunity for graduate students and the broader KSU community to connect, meet members of the Graduate Student Association (GSA), and build community in a relaxed social environment.
Date: Friday, October 16, 2026
Time: 5:00–7:30 PM
Location: Academic Learning Center (ALC), Room 1200 – Kennesaw Campus
Hosted by: Graduate Student Association (GSA)
Audience: Open to all KSU graduate students
The Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences is pleased to announce the dissertation defense of:
Helen Hobson
Ph.D. in International Conflict Management
October 19, 2026, 1:30 p.m.
House 59, 3201 Campus Loop Road, Room 117
Join Online:
Teams Meeting ID: 276 520 531 837 905
Passcode: bM6i7cr3 (Link)
Dissertation Committee:
Co-Chairs: Dr. Kristina Hook and Dr. Uddipana Goswami
Committee Members: Dr. Alan Lebaron and Dr. Darina Lepadatu
Take a break and recharge through creativity! Drop in anytime throughout the day to explore relaxing, hands-on activities like coloring, doodling, and other forms of creative expression designed to reduce stress and promote mindfulness.
No artistic experience is needed—just come as you are, stay as long as you'd like, and leave feeling refreshed.
Date: October 20, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Kennesaw Campus: ALC 3550A
Marietta Campus: Norton Hall, 2nd Floor
This training helps those with limited project management experience build the skills needed to manage small, contained projects successfully. The training presents three key questions to answer at the onset of a new project and then explores how to manage task completion using Microsoft Planner. Upon completion, attendees should be able to manage projects with greater confidence and clarity.
October 22, 2026
12-1 p.m.
Meeting ID: 286 228 419 703 586
Passcode: iH9ym7pY
Drop into Formatting Friday with your KSU Template questions. All graduating doctoral and master’s students are welcome. Please review the KSU Template (Dissertation/Thesis) before attending.
Specific topics may be highlighted, depending on interest/need.
Date: October 23, 2026
Time: 12-1:30 p.m.
Location: Online
Please visit LibCal for more information.
The Bagwell College of Education is pleased to announce the dissertation defense of:
Erin E. Collins
Ed.D. in Instructional Technology
October 26, 2026
10:30 a.m.
SITI Conference Room, Kennesaw Hall (Room 585)
Dissertation Committee:
Chair: Dr. Tiffany Roman
Committee Members: Dr. Jennifer Ward and Dr. Jabari Cain
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
12-1 p.m.
Registration required. See LibCal for information.
Dr. Olga Koz, an Evidence Synthesis Methodologist and Professor at KSU, offers a critical approach to integrating Artificial Intelligence into research planning and literature reviews. Her frameworks focus on using AI to streamline academic workflows responsibly, without compromising empirical rigor or research integrity. The practicality of developing a research topic and question will be discussed.
The College of Computing and Software Engineering, School of Data Science and Analytics is pleased to announce the dissertation defense of:
Dinesh Attota
Ph.D. in Data Analytics and Statistics
October 30, 2026, 11 a.m.
Atrium Building, Room 1223 and Teams
Dissertation Committee:
Chair: Dr. Ying Xie
Committee Members: Dr. Sherry Ni and Dr. Jiho Noh
Drop into Formatting Friday with your KSU Template questions. All graduating doctoral and master’s students are welcome. Please review the KSU Template (Dissertation/Thesis) before attending.
Specific topics may be highlighted, depending on interest/need.
Date: October 30, 2026
Time: 12-1:30 p.m.
Location: Online
Please visit LibCal for more information.
November 2026
Data literacy means knowing how to read, work with, analyze, and communicate with data. This workshop is designed to help graduate students better understand how to use data effectively in their research.
Date: November 4, 2026
Time: 12-1 p.m.
Location: Virtual. Registration required.
The Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences is pleased to announce the dissertation defense of:
Priscilla Adebayo
Ph.D. in International Conflict Management
November 5, 2026, 3 p.m.
House 59, 3201 Campus Loop Road
Room 109
Dissertation Committee:
Chair: Dr. Volker Franke
Committee Members:
Dr. Darina Lepadatu and Dr. Anisah Bagasra
Effective leaders listen actively, engage thoughtfully, and communicate clearly with others. In this introductory workshop, participants will explore foundational communication practices that strengthen relationships, build understanding, and support productive dialogue. The session will also address common communication challenges and strategies for responding effectively when conversations become difficult.
Date: November 5, 2026
Time: 5-6 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Meeting ID: 246 360 511 561 294
Passcode: 4DM6zU6j
The Homecoming Tailgate is on November 7, 2026, from 12-3 p.m., and this is an event you don’t want to miss! Early-bird registration is open and ends Wednesday, October 14.
Register online today!
Navigate today's competitive job market with confidence. Learn effective strategies for networking, job searching, and presenting your qualifications to stand out to prospective employers.
Date: November 10, 2026
Time: 12-1 p.m.
Location: Virtual
This event will provide an overview of the MAPW program, application process,
and admissions requirements for prospective students.
The College of Computing and Software Engineering, School of Data Science and Analytics is pleased to announce the dissertation defense of:
Srivarna Settisara Janney
Ph.D. in Data Analytics and Statistics
November 30, 2026, 11 a.m.
Atrium Building, Room 2217 and Teams
Dissertation Committee:
Chair: Dr. Ying Xie
Committee Members: Dr. Sherry Ni and Dr. Herman Ray
December 2026
This event will provide an overview of the MAPW program, application process,
and admissions requirements for prospective students.
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