Kennesaw State student named Newman Civic FellowKENNESAW, Ga. | Sep 23, 2025Deja Boney With a passion for serving others, Kennesaw State University senior Deja Boney has been named a 2025 Newman Civic Fellow, a national recognition honoring students who demonstrate leadership qualities and a strong commitment to community service. Now entering her third term as a KSU Service Fellow, she continues her work with Circles Cobb, a nonprofit dedicated to building lasting relationships to eliminate poverty. As part of the fellowship, Boney will join her peers at the Annual Convening of Newman Civic Fellows, held October 16–18 in Chicago. Kennesaw State is a member of the University System of Georgia with 11 academic colleges. 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 status.