Kennesaw State Showcases Newly Renovated Residence Hall In Open House Event

Press release from Kennesaw State University:

Aug 6, 2021

Kennesaw State showcases newly renovated residence hall in open house event

KENNESAW, Ga.
(Aug 6, 2021) — More than 56 years after first opening its doors to students, Kennesaw State University’s
newly renovated Howell Hall was unveiled this week in an open house event. The 288-bed residence hall, located
on the Marietta Campus, reopens this fall to first-year students.

The renovation reflects a complete overhaul of amenities for on-campus living. In
addition to significant gains in energy efficiency, students now have access to modernized
living quarters, state-of-the-art lounges and study spaces on each floor and an updated
kitchenette. With more than 170 SALTO electronic locks, Howell Hall also becomes KSU’s
first 100 percent electronic access building.

“Beyond meeting the needs of our growing student population, the new-look Howell Hall
aligns with KSU’s mission of generating ways students can build a sense of community
on campus and support their peers,” KSU Interim President Kathy Schwaig said. “From
group study spaces to enhanced safety features, it reflects our dedication to creating
not only a home, but also a first-class learning and living environment for students.”

Originally built in 1965, Howell Hall holds the distinction of being the first residence
hall on KSU’s Kennesaw and Marietta campuses. Besides housing generations of students,
it also housed athletes competing in the 1996 Summer Olympic games. With interior
renovations complete, exterior renovations will commence and are expected to be completed
in summer 2022.

In addition to the reopening of Howell Hall, in January, the University broke ground
on a 508-bed, 109,388-square-foot building on the Kennesaw Campus. Scheduled to open
for the Fall 2022 semester, the new residence hall will be built on the south end
of campus adjacent to the existing Austin Residence Complex.

– Travis Highfield

Photos by David Caselli

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A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State University offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to its more than 41,000 students. With 11 colleges on two metro Atlanta campuses, Kennesaw State is a member of the University System of Georgia and the second-largest university in the state. The university’s vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the region and from 126 countries across the globe. Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 6 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.

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