Kennesaw State University President Daniel S. Papp has been named one of “The 100 Most Influential Georgians” in the January edition of Georgia Trend magazine. The honor recognizes his “global security understanding‚ expertise in technology and experience in education.”

“I am honored and flattered to be identified as one of ‘The 100 Most Influential Georgians‚’” said Papp. “This shows the impact that Kennesaw State University is having throughout the state of Georgia.”

The magazine recognizes Papp for “efforts to put programs and policies in place that help students succeed in life‚” not just at Kennesaw State‚ but for students across Georgia.

The institution’s third president‚ the 60−year−old Papp took Kennesaw State’s helm in 2006. Previously‚ he served as University System of Georgia senior vice chancellor for academics and fiscal affairs‚ responsible for higher admission standards‚ a comprehensive program review and a statewide assessment of the university system.

Papp also directed educational programs in the late 1990s for Yamacraw‚ Georgia’s initiative to lead globally in broadband technologies‚ and served as founding director of Georgia Tech’s Sam Nunn School of International Affairs‚ from 1990 to 1993.

Papp will join his fellow “Most Influential Georgians‚” University System of Georgia Chancellor Erroll B. Davis Jr.; Georgia Trend’s 2008 Georgian of the Year‚ Gov. Sonny Perdue‚ and other top state leaders during a luncheon and awards ceremony at noon on Thursday‚ Jan. 24 at The Ritz−Carlton in downtown Atlanta.

For a complete biography of Papp‚ visit www.kennesaw.edu/president/biography.html. A photograph suitable for publication (1.17 MB) is available online at http://acsdevl.kennesaw.edu/access/gallery/pres_papp.jpg.