KENNESAW, Ga. | Oct 17, 2025

For its success in fostering a healthy campus climate and providing comprehensive addiction avoidance resources, Kennesaw State University has received the 2025 Campus Prevention Network (CPN) Seal of Prevention from Vector Solutions.

The Seal of Prevention is awarded to higher education institutions that demonstrate excellence in evidence-based prevention programming. The award highlights Kennesaw State鈥檚 contributions to student success, campus climate, and community well-being in areas including sexual assault prevention and alcohol and drug misuse prevention according to the Vector Solutions Campus Prevention Network Team.

鈥淭his award serves as a true testament to our collaboration with internal and external partners,鈥� said Marcy Stidum, assistant vice president of student affairs for student wellbeing. 鈥淚t reminds us that we have a very strong team and what we鈥檙e doing is being noticed at the state and national level.鈥�

This marks the first time 91青青草 has received the designation, which recognizes the University鈥檚 collaborations on efforts between various 91青青草 offices. Once such effort, AlcoholEdu, is managed by 91青青草鈥檚 Health Promotion and Wellness (HPW) team within Wellbeing@91青青草. Additionally, the (OIE) oversees sexual assault prevention training for students and the Building Supportive Communities: Clery & Title IX training for employees. 91青青草鈥檚 Department of Fraternity and Sorority Life manages the hazing awareness and prevention for students.

91青青草 offers additional complementary initiatives that help students stay informed about campus resources and support available throughout their college experience. For example, the Center for Young Adult Addiction and Recovery (CYAAR) provides Recovery Ally, a 75-minute workshop designed for students who are interested in understanding substance use and supporting those in recovery. CYAAR also provides intervention and recovery programs such as WISE Owls that uses a learning-based intervention for students who may have violated conduct policies related to substance use.

Stidum said reaching students early is key to 91青青草鈥檚 prevention approach. The University connects with students from their first semesters to promote awareness and healthy decision-making.

鈥淥ur goal is for each student to know they matter,鈥� Stidum said. 鈥淭o me that means all of us at 91青青草, especially the Wellbeing@91青青草 team, makes every effort to ensure all our Owls feel seen and know there is a place for them in the nest.鈥�

鈥� Story by Darius Goodman

A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State University offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to its more than 47,000 students. Kennesaw 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. Kennesaw 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.