Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University

08/28/2026

Every year, thousands of people in behavioral health crisis come into contact with law enforcement, but most never receive the follow-up care they need.

Professor of Information Systems Dominic Thomas and his team have been working on that problem for six years. Now, their work has built a real public safety tool that's being piloted with the Moultrie Police Department.

Read the full article: https://loom.ly/j2ndGY4

08/24/2026

⏰ Last call to sign up for the Khawaja Saeed Charity Golf Tournament!

Don't miss your chance to enjoy a day of golf while supporting two important causes: Kennesaw State Fintech Scholarships and KSU CARE Services.

Join alumni, students, faculty, industry professionals, and community members at Cobblestone Golf Course on Friday, August 28 for:

⛳ Regular Scramble tournament play
🏆 On-course contests and prizes
🤝 Networking with KSU and fintech communities
💚 An opportunity to contribute to students’ success

If you've been waiting to register, now's your chance. Take your best shot!

Sign up here: https://loom.ly/4TAyagY

08/18/2026

Congrats to Melleah Richards on a well-deserved spotlight! Her journey into accounting demonstrates the curiosity, hard work, and ambition we love to see from our students.

Way to go, Melleah—we can't wait to see what comes next!

08/12/2026

For many, has gone from viral trend to genuine financial strategy.

Associate Professor of Marketing Dr. Randy Stuart recently shared her expertise with WalletHub on why being upfront about what you will and won't spend might be the accountability hack you need.

Read the full article here: https://loom.ly/ZW1opcA

Loud Budgeting: What It Is & How It Works

08/10/2026

There's still time to sponsor the Khawaja Saeed Charity Golf Tournament!

Sponsorships help make this event possible while supporting KSU CARE Services and scholarships for Kennesaw State Fintech students. They also provide a meaningful opportunity to connect your organization with students, alumni, and Georgia's thriving fintech community.

Sponsor benefits include:
⛳ Team entries
📣 Brand visibility through event signage and recognition
🤝 Networking with industry leaders and community partners

Sponsorship opportunities close August 14.

Learn more about sponsoring the event: https://loom.ly/v3GMcEU

08/05/2026

Summer spotlight! ☀️

Senior Information Systems student Michael Padtha spent his summer interning at Yamaha Motor Corporation, building Power BI dashboards and sharpening his skills in business intelligence and analytics. And when he's not working, he's been preparing to launch a new student organization focused on hands-on technical skill building this fall.

We love seeing students like Michael who create their own opportunities. Best of luck heading into your senior year! 🙌

08/03/2026

AI is still reshaping how we teach, learn, and lead. Now’s your chance to get ahead of the curve!

Join us for AI Symposium IV: From Tools to Transformation on September 17–18 at the KSU Center. This two-day event brings together faculty, students, and industry leaders to explore how AI is reshaping teaching, research, and organizational decision-making.

Highlights include:
🔹Keynotes from KPMG’s Nilotpal Roy and Jason Mock from the University of Illinois, on leading AI transformations in business and higher education.
🔹 Faculty-led sessions on AI in research, teaching, and responsible use
🔹 A first look at our new Student AI Innovation Challenge, where student teams will pitch real AI-powered solutions

Whether you're just starting to integrate AI into your research or already leading its adoption across organizations, this is a chance to learn alongside peers doing the same.

RSVP today: https://loom.ly/ZKGDMEY

07/20/2026

Huge news! 🎉

The Princeton Review has ranked our WebMBA as the No. 1 Online MBA Program in Georgia and No. 28 in the nation for 2027, moving up five spots from last year. We were also recognized among The Princeton Review's Best Business Schools for 2027 for our on-campus MBA programs.

Whether online or in person, a KSU MBA is built to prepare you for what's next. 💼

🔗 Read the full story: https://loom.ly/kldEOik

07/17/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Prachi Gala, Associate Professor of Marketing, on completing a faculty fellowship at the University of Pécs in Hungary! 🌍

During her fellowship, Dr. Gala taught an AI in Marketing seminar for students and presented a research seminar to faculty and researchers, bringing KSU's expertise in marketing and artificial intelligence to an international stage.

Congratulations, Dr. Gala! 👏

07/15/2026

KSU's Mookerji Innovation Fund has officially invested in its 50th startup — deploying nearly $700,000 to support student and alumni entrepreneurs since 2021. The results speak for themselves: portfolio companies have collectively attracted more than $5 million in follow-on funding, with others drawing acquisition interest from industry leaders.

The 50th investment goes to Esoteric Sync, an AI-powered clinical documentation platform for skilled nursing facilities founded by KSU Integrated Health Science student Keomaria Camon.

Managed by the Robin and Doug Shore Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center, the Mookerji Innovation Fund doesn't just write checks; it provides mentorship, business coaching, and connections to investors and founders that help student entrepreneurs build companies ready to compete in the marketplace.

Here's to the next 50 ventures, and all the big ideas that will launch in the years to come! 🙌

🔗 https://loom.ly/UBsRQTo


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