KSU professors and students protested every day last week on the Green, calling on KSU to implement COVID safety protocols.
Author: Arielle Robinson
SGA releases statement, students react to university withholding information on former police officer who killed Black man
SGA and other students have reacted to KSU protecting the enrollment status of Garrett Rolfe, an Atlanta police officer who killed a Black man.
University protecting status of former Atlanta police officer who killed Black man
KSU is refusing to disclose information on Garrett Rolfe, who killed Rayshard Brooks, a Black man, this summer. Rolfe’s lawyers said Rolfe is a KSU student.
Since June, over 500 COVID-19 cases reported on campus
Records request show that since late June, there have been 483 cases of COVID-19 reported on campus. An updated count says there are 67 additional cases, making the total 550.
Editorial: NBA Draft should be postponed to allow for proper evaluations
This June’s NBA draft should be postponed until the league finishes its regular season or finds alternate ways to hold events.
New integrated health degree to arrive this fall
The Board of Regents recently approved the addition of a bachelor’s degree in integrated health science for the 2020-21 school year.
OTN: At least 16 dead in Nova Scotia shooting
A gunman opened fire, killing at least 16 people in Portapique, Nova Scotia. The shooting is the deadliest attack in Canada in 30 years.
Campus workers seeing lay-offs, furloughs as university remains closed for coronavirus
Bus drivers have been furloughed while some student workers in dorms and the bookstore have been laid off by KSU.
University invites spring graduates to summer commencement
KSU announced that students graduating in Spring can participate in July’s commencement ceremony. If July’s ceremony is canceled, graduates can participate in December’s ceremony.
University declares continued remote learning for May, Summer semesters
Following continued guidance from the University System of Georgia, KSU announced it will be hosting Maymester and Summer semester classes online.
University issues partial refunds for certain fees, extends course withdrawal date
KSU has extended the date that students are able to withdraw from classes without receiving a failing grade. Also, following USG guidelines, KSU will be refunding students certain fees.
University postpones commencement ceremonies
Kennesaw State University has postponed the commencement ceremony for graduating students due to the COVID-19 virus. The new date of the ceremony is currently unknown.