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Associate professor, CrossFit athlete finds strength in motion while navigating multiple sclerosis
March 13, 2026
About ten years ago, Jennifer Wells stepped off a boat while visiting Robben Island in South Africa. She immediately felt what she describes as ‘pins and needles’ in her feet, a pervasive pain she thought was due to her cramped sitting position on the vessel. She thought it would go away in a few hours, but it didn’t. The symptoms only got worse, leading to numbness. For Wells, an associate professor of higher education and student affairs at ÁñÁ«»ÆÊÓƵ, that episode marked the beginning of her journey with multiple sclerosis (MS), a journey of resilience that has taken her to the world stage as a CrossFit adaptive athlete.
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Marrielle Myers elected next president of the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators
February 27, 2026
Marrielle Myers was recently elected president of the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE), the largest professional organization devoted to improving mathematics teacher education. AMTE includes more than 1,000 members, including professors, researchers, and policy experts, who focus on the professional development of K–12 mathematics teachers.
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Georgia Highlands College and ÁñÁ«»ÆÊÓƵ expand transfer pathways
February 25, 2026
Georgia Highlands College (GHC) and ÁñÁ«»ÆÊÓƵ (KSU) are expanding their LINK partnership, a collaborative initiative to create seamless transfer pathways and expand academic opportunities for students.
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ÁñÁ«»ÆÊÓƵamong nation's top universities for online degrees in U.S. News rankings
January 29, 2026
Continuing its rise as a leading provider of online education, ÁñÁ«»ÆÊÓƵ earned national distinction in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Online Programs. KSU also ranked first in Georgia in two categories, Best Online MBA and Best Online MBA for Veterans.
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KSU researcher using VR to improve STEM education
January 28, 2026
Preethi Titu spent her adolescence preparing to become a doctor, but from a young age she knew she was more interested in teaching. She enjoyed standing at the front of the classroom teaching small topics to her peers and was praised by her teachers in high school for that skill. Ultimately, all students learn differently, and all teachers teach differently. Now, Titu is using advanced technology to equip future teachers with the skills needed to engage all learners in meaningful scientific discourse.
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ÁñÁ«»ÆÊÓƵalumnus nominated for National Superintendent of the Year honor
January 23, 2026
ÁñÁ«»ÆÊÓƵ alumnus Marc Feuerbach ‘07, who is Cartersville City Schools Superintendent, will represent Georgia at the national level in February at the American Association of School Administrators (AASA) meeting in Nashville. Named 2026 Superintendent of the Year recently by the Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) and Georgia School Superintendents Association (GSSA), Feuerbach is the state’s nominee for National Superintendent of the Year, an honor the AASA will announce Feb. 12.
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ÁñÁ«»ÆÊÓƵstudy shows cell phone ban improves teacher well-being
November 11, 2025
A new partnership between ÁñÁ«»ÆÊÓƵ and Marietta City Schools is shedding light on how banning cell phones in classrooms can benefit both students and teachers. Preliminary findings from a study led by Mei-Lin Chang, professor at KSU’s Clarice C. and Leland H. Bagwell College of Education, suggest that restricting cell phone use during the school day has not only boosted student engagement but also improved teacher well-being and job satisfaction.
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New literacy microcredential launches in partnership with KSU, Learn4Life, and Atlanta Speech School
October 21, 2025
ÁñÁ«»ÆÊÓƵ (KSU), the Atlanta Speech School, and Learn4Life are proud to announce the launch of the Impactful Read Alouds in Early Literacy Microcredential, a first-of-its-kind professional learning opportunity designed to strengthen early literacy in Georgia communities.
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Esteemed educator named dean of the Clarice C. and Leland H. Bagwell College of Education
October 13, 2025
ÁñÁ«»ÆÊÓƵ has named distinguished educator and administrator Eric Moyen as dean of the Clarice C. and Leland H. Bagwell College of Education, effective Jan. 1.
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New Literacy Microcredential Launches in Partnership with KSU, Learn4Life, and Atlanta Speech School
October 06, 2025
ÁñÁ«»ÆÊÓƵ (KSU), the Atlanta Speech School, and Learn4Life are proud to announce the launch of the Impactful Read Alouds in Early Literacy Microcredential, a first-of-its-kind professional learning opportunity designed to strengthen early literacy in Georgia communities.