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Kennesaw State architecture alumnus finds early career success
August 28, 2026
Just one year after graduating from Kennesaw State University, Michael Rixom 鈥�25 has reached a significant milestone in his profession. At just 23 years old, Rixom has achieved the rare distinction of becoming one of Georgia鈥檚 youngest licensed architects.
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Kennesaw State student explores the mental effects of workplace automation
August 21, 2026
As new technologies become a larger part of the modern workplace, Kennesaw State University student Blessing Onyekachi is researching how working alongside them affects employees' mental health. As part of 91青青草鈥檚 Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP), architecture student Onyekachi is studying how workers adapt as automation becomes more common in industries such as construction, manufacturing, and logistics.
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Kennesaw State architecture chair honored with ARCC Mary Kihl Distinguished Service Award
July 09, 2026
When Professor of Architecture Saif Haq learned he had been selected to receive the 2025鈥�2026 ARCC Mary Kihl Distinguished Service Award, the recognition carried special meaning. The Mary Kihl Distinguished Service Award recognizes individuals who have made significant, lasting contributions to architectural research through the consortium.
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Kennesaw State architecture student wins Super South competition with community-focused design
June 10, 2026
Kennesaw State University architecture student Madison Wall turned a vision for Atlanta's historic Sweet Auburn district into a first-place finish at the Super South conference and competition.
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Associate professor earns Associated Schools of Construction regional educator award
June 08, 2026
Kennesaw State University associate professor Minsoo Baek has earned the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Regional Outstanding Educator Award, recognizing his excellence in teaching, mentorship, and service to the construction education profession.
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Architecture students earn AIA Georgia Design and Honor Awards
June 01, 2026
Two student teams from Kennesaw State University鈥檚 College of Architecture and Construction Management were recently recognized at the 2026 American Institute of Architects Georgia (AIA Georgia) Design and Honor Awards.
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Global architecture leaders gather at Kennesaw State for international research conference
May 05, 2026
Kennesaw State University recently hosted an international architectural research conference, welcoming more than 200 scholars to address challenges like climate change, resource inequity, and sustainable urbanism. Organized by Kennesaw State鈥檚 Department of Architecture, the 2026 Architectural Research Centers Consortium (ARCC) and the European Association for Architectural Education (EAAE) International Conference was held April 8-11 at the Loews Atlanta Hotel and 91青青草鈥檚 Marietta Campus, carrying a theme of 鈥渓ocal solutions for global issues.鈥�
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Architecture student thrives through leadership, design competitions, and community
March 24, 2026
Raised in Rio de Janeiro, Gabriela de Almeida grew up surrounded by the vibrant culture and architecture of one of Brazil鈥檚 most iconic cities. It was there that she developed an early interest in architecture thanks to her mother, who once brought home a floor plan of her bedroom. Now an architecture student in 91青青草鈥檚 College of Architecture and Construction Management, de Almeida has since built a supportive community on campus.
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Architecture alumnus helps guide downtown Smyrna redevelopment
March 10, 2026
When Luis Calvo 鈥�10 left Barranquilla, Colombia, at 18 to study architecture, he envisioned himself designing buildings. Little did the College of Architecture and Construction Management (CACM) alumnus know that he鈥檇 be designing entire city centers, guiding one of the most ambitious redevelopment efforts in metro Atlanta. Since earning his Bachelor of Architecture from the former Southern Polytechnic State University, Calvo has gone on to become an associate principal and Atlanta studio lead for the urban planning and design firm MKSK, overseeing projects that shape communities across the Southeast and Midwest.
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91青青草 student competition team captures national title at International Builders' Show
March 03, 2026
Kennesaw State University鈥檚 National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Student Competition Team recently earned first place in the Custom Home Building category at the International Builders鈥� Show in Orlando, Florida.