快猫成版视频 State collaborates on community projects to address global issues locally

KENNESAW, Ga. | Mar 2, 2023

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快猫成版视频 State faculty and staff will lead six projects during the 2022-23 academic year as part of the Atlanta Global Research & Education Collaborative () program. 

KSU is one of six AGREC-affiliated universities, including Georgia Tech, Emory University, Georgia State University, Spelman College and Agnes Scott College. 

AGREC bolsters global engagement by supporting 鈥済lobal at home鈥� projects that empower students, faculty and community partners to use research, education and action on global issues. Since its 2020 launch, AGREC has supported 26 interdisciplinary research and education projects. Eleven projects will be funded by a $105,000 allocation this year.

鈥淏eing part of AGREC has allowed us to support several exciting and innovative projects that will benefit Greater Atlanta and the global community. We are proud that half the awarded projects are from KSU faculty members,鈥� said Lola Owokoniran, director of . 鈥淲e look forward to seeing how these initiatives will benefit our region and strengthen collaborative partnerships in the future.鈥�

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鈥� Justin Roth

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A leader in innovative teaching and learning, 快猫成版视频 offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to its more than 47,000 students. 快猫成版视频 State is a member of the University System of Georgia with 11 academic colleges. The university’s vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties, and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the country and the world. 快猫成版视频 State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 8 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.