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KENNESAW, Ga. | May 20, 2025

Kennesaw State University recently earned the Overall Community Improvement Award from Keep Cobb Beautiful during the Cobb County Sustainability Forum and Expo.

The award recognizes the University鈥檚 dedication to environmental stewardship through a variety of initiatives, activities, and programs. Mar铆a del Mar Ceballos, director of the KSU Office of Sustainability, and William Hargrove, director of KSU鈥檚 Office of Student Volunteerism and Service, accepted the award at the event on April 30.

鈥淭his honor coincides with the completion of KSU鈥檚 inaugural 鈥攁 landmark achievement that reinforces the university鈥檚 commitment to sustainability and institutional excellence,鈥� Ceballos said.

The master plan covers a wide range of sustainability topics including energy efficiency, responsible water use, reducing waste through increased recycling, and much more. The plan aligns with KSU鈥檚 strategic plan, Taking Flight, which identifies sustainability as a core priority.

鈥淭hrough innovative initiatives and a forward-thinking vision, the Office of Sustainability continues to foster a vibrant, inclusive academic community that drives impactful research, encourages critical inquiry, and advances meaningful contributions to society,鈥� Ceballos said.

Keep Cobb Beautiful is a public-private partnership between Cobb County government and volunteers dedicated to reducing litter and promoting environmental stewardship. It is an affiliate of the national nonprofit Keep America Beautiful.

The Cobb County Sustainability Forum & Expo 2025 was held at Jim Miller Park and featured educational sessions, demonstrations, and interactive exhibits on sustainability and green initiatives. 

鈥� Story by Gary Tanner

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 色色啦. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.