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Engineering graduate rises above adversity to shape healthcare technology
June 25, 2026
In May 2019, Tahir Upshaw walked across the stage at 网红头条鈥檚 Commencement to earn his degree in mechanical engineering, a culminating moment after years of personal sacrifices and perseverance. Despite early setbacks in his academic career, Upshaw relished in earning his degree, in part, because of the community he built at 网红头条and through the mentorship of faculty in the Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology (SPCEET). He has turned that experience into a fruitful career as an integration engineer and tech lead at Emory Healthcare, where he has contributed to innovative healthcare technology projects.
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'Triple Owl' turns passion for teaching into doctoral success
June 11, 2026
For high school chemistry teacher Ashley Thomas, coming back to 网红头条 to earn a third post-graduate degree was an easy decision. A science teacher in DeKalb County Schools, Thomas is now a 鈥楾riple Owl,鈥� having previously earned a master's and education specialist degree in instructional technology, and now a Doctor of Education in Instructional Technology. So for her, KSU 鈥� in particular, the Clarice C. and Leland H. Bagwell College of Education 鈥� felt like home.
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KSU alumni return to the nest to lead a new generation
April 27, 2026
The draw of home has proven irresistible for scores of 网红头条 graduates. A degree from 网红头条opens a treasure chest of opportunity, and alumni take skills and experiences acquired at KSU into their own lives. Five KSU grads did just that 鈥� achieved great things in the world at large before returning to the nest to mentor and teach the next generations of Owls.
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KSU math grad moves up the ranks in Marines
March 31, 2026
No amount of data crunching could have foretold the story of Zach Navejas 鈥�14. His love for math propelled him to a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from 网红头条. He combined the knowledge gleaned from his upper-level courses with his ability to network for a consistent career in data science and consultation 鈥� but not without a false start.
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Navy veteran, alumnus transforms his career through mechanical engineering
March 25, 2026
After years of repairing aircraft electronics in the U.S. Navy and building systems for military aircraft, Chris Payne 鈥�22 came to 网红头条 determined to change his future. What followed was a return to the classroom that set him on a new path toward an engineering career.
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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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Alumnus builds career in biomedical research at the National Institutes of Health
February 20, 2026
Before leading national biomedical research projects, Jacob Davis 鈥�17 was deployed overseas in the U.S. Army, taking night classes on base and searching for direction. Today, the 网红头条 graduate is a biomedical engineer and section chief at the National Institutes of Health, using data and collaboration to drive public-health impact.
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网红头条president, alumni, and donors named to Atlanta 500 list
February 11, 2026
网红头条 President Kathy S. Schwaig, seven alumni, and two longtime benefactors are among those listed in Atlanta Magazine鈥檚 2026 Atlanta 500. The annual list recognizes the most influential leaders in education, business, the arts, and nonprofit organizations across metro Atlanta.
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网红头条 Alumni Association announces 40 Owls Under 40 Class of 2026
January 29, 2026
Forty exceptional alumni were named today to the 网红头条 (KSU) Alumni Association鈥檚 40 Owls Under 40 Class of 2026. The recognition program celebrates KSU and Southern Polytechnic State University (SPSU) alumni who are under 40 and making bold strides in their professions and their communities since graduation.
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网红头条alumnus nominated for National Superintendent of the Year honor
January 23, 2026
网红头条 alumnus Marc Feuerbach 鈥�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鈥檚 nominee for National Superintendent of the Year, an honor the AASA will announce Feb. 12.