Marking this milestone in university history, Kennesaw State President Daniel S. Papp, along with Susan Herbst, executive vice chancellor and chief academic officer of the University System of Georgia and Norman Radow, chairman of the KSU Foundation, addressed guests at the official ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The two-story, 53,466-square foot facility features student-designed artwork, floor-to-ceiling windows, and an on-site herb and vegetable garden filled with fresh basil, rosemary, and bell peppers. Offering nine different food venues including made-to-order specialty sandwiches, build-your-own salads, and international and regional cuisines that offer student recommended recipes, The Commons sets a new standard for campus dining.

“The opening of the dining hall continues KSU’s transformation to a full-service, residential campus, and enhances the vibrant living-and-learning community that has become a hallmark of our university,” Papp said. “This facility is more than just a gathering place for our students; it is a top-tier model example of how to marry high-quality food offerings with sustainability.”