Critical incident

Kennesaw State University: HVAC Outage - 402 Social Sciences Building

Affected: HVAC(Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) Systems

Current status of Kennesaw State University: Operational — live Kennesaw State University status

Timeline

1. May 29, 2026, 12:39 UTC
   identified
   Our team is continuing to address the HVAC outage at 402 Social Sciences Building. Plant Operations is performing emergency repairs to the cooling tower due to a severe leak impacting HVAC system operation. To safely complete the repairs, the building’s HVAC system must be shut down. At this time, the duration and completion schedule for the work remain unknown. Plant Operations is actively evaluating the repair scope and sequencing requirements to restore service as quickly and safely as possible. Impact: HVAC System for the entire building is currently out of service. For additional questions, please call 470-578-6224 or email [email protected]
2. May 29, 2026, 16:02 UTC
   identified
   The Plant Operations team has developed an initial strategy to resolve the ongoing HVAC outage in the Social Sciences Building. Resolution Strategy: Plant Operations is working diligently to restore the HVAC system as quickly as possible. The cooling tower has been brought back online, and the team is currently addressing air pockets within the water lines that developed during the full system shutdown. Timeline: The goal is to have the system operating under normal conditions by approximately 2:00 PM today. Ongoing Impact: As the system stabilizes, some areas may experience intermittent airflow or temperature fluctuations during the restart process. Communication Moving Forward: We will continue to provide updates as soon as additional information becomes available. If any unexpected changes occur, we will notify you immediately. For questions or concerns, please contact the Campus Operations main line at 470‑578‑6224 or email Plant Operations at [email protected].
3. May 29, 2026, 19:45 UTC
   resolved
   The utility outage affecting Social Sciences has been resolved this afternoon. All services, including HVAC, have been restored.

Updates as published by Kennesaw State University (original).