KSU Computer Science Student Honored with First President’s Award of Distinction

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Publish Date: May 2nd  

 

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1. KSU Computer Science Student Honored with First President’s Award of Distinction
2. Kennesaw Continues Outdoor Movie Series on May 17
3. Hundreds Gather at Cobb Prayer Breakfast to Reflect, Reconnect and Pray

 

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BREAK: TOP TECH MECHANICAL 

STORY 1:   KSU Computer Science Student Honored with First President’s Award of Distinction 

 Anh Duong, a Kennesaw State University senior, has been honored as the first recipient of the President’s Award of Distinction for her academic excellence, leadership, and impactful research. Inspired by her grandparents’ struggles with diabetes, Duong has worked on innovative projects like GlucoCheck, a non-invasive glucose monitoring device, and a mental health prediction app. A first-generation college student with a 3.99 GPA, she has excelled in KSU’s Honors College and the Double Owl Pathways program. Duong credits KSU for shaping her purpose to use technology to improve lives and inspire meaningful change. 

STORY 2:  Kennesaw Continues Outdoor Movie Series on May 17 

Kennesaw’s free Outdoor Movie Series continues on May 17 at 8:15 p.m. with a showing of *The Parent Trap* at Swift-Cantrell Park. Attendees can bring blankets or low-backed chairs, while food vendors and family-friendly activities start at 6 p.m. VIP tents are available for $50, including seating and a reserved spot. Before the movie, enjoy free games like hula-hoop contests and sack races. The event coincides with the Backyard Campout, featuring stargazing, s’mores, and field activities. Campout registration is $25 for bring-your-own tents or $50 for pre-set campsites, including meals. Advance reservations are required. 

STORY 3:   Hundreds Gather at Cobb Prayer Breakfast to Reflect, Reconnect and Pray 

Around 900 attendees gathered at the Cobb Galleria Centre for the 41st Annual Cobb County Prayer Breakfast on the National Day of Prayer. The event featured nondenominational worship, scripture readings, and hymns led by Linked UP Church. Keynote speaker Kevin Paul Scott, a Cobb native and leadership consultant, delivered an inspiring message centered on the idea that "If you have a pulse, you have a purpose." Sharing humorous parenting prayers and reflections on life’s meaning, Scott encouraged attendees to embrace their purpose. Local leaders, including Cobb Schools Superintendent Chris Ragsdale, emphasized the power of daily prayer and comm