The division includes:
Community Engagement
Economic Development
Established in 2015, the Division of Economic Development and Community Engagement provides leadership for the engagement activities of KSU and comprehensively connects the talent, research and creative initiatives, and educational resources of the university with institutional partners in local, state, national, and global communities.
03/21/2018
Britt Pickering is this years Newman Civic Fellow at Kennesaw State! 🙂 Read her bio here:
Britt Pickering - Campus Compact Britt Pickering Kennesaw State University Britt Pickering, a third year student at Kennesaw State University, is a student leader active in addressing issues of sustainable and ethical clothing practices. Current practices of clothing production are unsustainable and are linked to crises such as hum...
10/09/2017
What would you think of a virtual version of your city? "Virtual Singapore" is making it a reality 😲
'Virtual Singapore' Platform Will Help The City-State Address Shortage Of Space, Aging Population VideoTwo-thirds of the planet’s inhabitants are expected to live in cities by 2050, up from 50% in 2014. Close to 90% of the increase will be concentrated in Asia and Africa, according to a report published two years ago by the United Nations. This will bring unprecedented challenges: cities already...
09/29/2017
Interesting article on how big data can help transform the manufacturing industry
How Big Data and Analytics Can Transform Manufacturing - Knowledge@Wharton Big data and analytics will entirely transform the manufacturing industry, says Jon Sobel, co-founder and CEO of Sight Machine.
09/26/2017
Students led by Dr. Jennifer Dickey, have done a great job with the re-opening of the Adairsville Museum and Depot 🙂
College project leads to opening of history museum in Adairsville Adairsville’s historic railroad depot has been completely transformed into the Adairsville History Museum and Welcome Center thanks to a joint effort of history classes at Kennesaw State University, the Sans
09/22/2017
Do you have an idea, but need to find ways to fund it? Check out this article and learn more about Crowdfunding 🙂
https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/296366 #
5 Ways to Learn the Nuts and Bolts of Crowdfunding A lot of people claim to be crowdfunding experts. A few of them actually are.
09/13/2017
Want to learn more about how Atlanta is evolving into a global top-tier smart city? Check out this event on September 15.
Experience SmartATL “Experience SmartATL” is an event showcasing the work of various City departments, academic partners, public sector partners, and companies the City of Atlanta has been working with to implement its vision of a smart city. Through SmartATL with the City’s departments, the City has been making stride...
Libraries and entrepreneurship. Using what you have to build what you want!
http://ow.ly/2W3J30eu6oR
08/14/2017
Milk and innovation. What's the connection?
Check out this interesting article:
http://ow.ly/ACgT30eltfw
Tracing the links between basic research and real-world applications A new study connects the dots between published science and patented innovations, mapping just how society benefits from basic scientific research.
08/04/2017
The 1st Biennal Exhibit and Awards of The National Arts Program for KSU Employees and their families. Please see flyer for more information!
07/26/2017
Did you know, Atlanta was Named 18th out of Top 50 Global Cities for High Potential Women Entrepreneurs? Here at KSU we have a Women Leadership Center where you can work towards becoming a woman leader in corporations, higher education, nonprofit organizations and entrepreneurial ventures!
To read the article click below!
https://hypepotamus.com/news/dell-women-entrepreneurs-cities/
07/25/2017
Ever wondered what makes an entrepreneur 'tick'? Check out this post to understand their DNA. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/understanding-the-dna-of-an-entrepreneur_us_59728413e4b0f1feb89b4383
Understanding The DNA of an Entrepreneur Entrepreneurs are as diverse as the businesses they start. A lot of people focus on the public personae of high profile founders to understand how they h...
07/21/2017
Did you know alumni also get free lifelong career services such as career fairs, resume help, interview advisement, and networking assistance? http://news.kennesaw.edu/stories/2017/career_planning.php
KSU | News - Climbing the Ladder Psychology student Valerie Burk witnessed the value of a good resume as she learned the ins and outs of Kennesaw State’s Career Planning and Development department last fall as a student worker. When her dad began a new job search, she stepped in to help, but her expertise in resume writing was limi...