Conference USA welcomes Kennesaw State University as the league's 10^th member with Monday marking their official start in the conference.

"Today marks a pivotal moment in our conference's evolution as Kennesaw State begins their journey in Conference USA," Commissioner Judy MacLeod said. "We eagerly anticipate the energetic competition and mutual growth that their presence will bring to the league. The arrival of this growing university further solidifies our commitment to excellence in both academics and athletics."

Founded in 1963, Kennesaw State is a public university located on two campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta, Georgia. The institution is the third largest university in the state of Georgia, with more than 45,000 undergraduate and graduate students and more than 180 degree programs. KSU is a student-centered, top-tier research-driven R2 institution, placing it among the top 7% of research universities in the nation and is one of 10 institutions in Georgia distinguished as a Carnegie Designated Community Engaged Institution, which recognizes the collaboration between higher education institutions and their larger communities for the mutual benefit of knowledge and resources.

The Owls compete in 18 sports, 17 of which will compete in CUSA, and have claimed over 50 conference championships since joining the ASUN Conference in 2005, and the football program captured three Big South championships in the program's first five seasons at the Division I level. Football has earned the distinction of tallying more wins (48) in its first five seasons than any program in college football history.

Men's sports at KSU include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, indoor track & field, outdoor track & field and tennis. Owls' women's sports include basketball, cross country, golf, indoor track & field, outdoor track & field, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball.

"This is a monumental day for Kennesaw State University, and we are proud to be members of Conference USA," said Director of Athletics Milton Overton. "I am grateful for the efforts of our campus community, led by President Kat Schwaig, and Conference USA to support this move. Owl Nation and the entire country will have the opportunity to see us in a new era. Incredible opportunities lie ahead for our student-athletes, staff, programs, and university to be nationally prominent as members of CUSA."