Schools
Kennesaw State Gets $30K Endowment From LexisNexis
LexisNexis Risk Solutions endowment will further KSU student research into big data analytics.
KENNESAW, GA -- LexisNexis Risk Solutions has gifted Kennesaw State University $30,000 to help fund computer-related scholarships, the school said.
The College of Computing and Software Engineering endowment is part of a three-year partnership for Kennesaw State and LexisNexis, known for its longstanding research into big data analytics.
“The LexisNexis Risk Solutions HPCC Systems® Scholarship will empower students by providing financial support to help students focus on their studies and complete their education at Kennesaw State University,” Interim College Dean Jon Preston said in a statement. “This scholarship recognizes excellence in academic achievement, and as the first endowed scholarship within the College of Computing and Software Engineering (CCSE), it establishes a lasting legacy that will benefit students for years to come.”
Find out what's happening in Kennesawfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Kennesaw State launched the LexisNexis High Performance Computing Certificate program recently as well. The online program will further student research of big data and analytics technologies.
Image courtesy of Google Street View
Find out what's happening in Kennesawfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.