Georgia State University, an enterprising urban public research university, is a national leader in graduating students from widely diverse backgrounds.
The student body of more than 53,000 demonstrates that students from all backgrounds can achieve at high rates with unsurpassed connections to the city’s business, government, nonprofit and cultural organizations.
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Georgia State University, an enterprising urban public research university, is a national leader in graduating students from widely diverse backgrounds.
The student body of more than 53,000 demonstrates that students from all backgrounds can achieve at high rates with unsurpassed connections to the city’s business, government, nonprofit and cultural organizations.
Virgil Jacobs Award
In memory of Dr. Virgil Jacobs, former anatomist in the physical therapy program, this award is given to the student who best exemplifies the qualities of intelligence, compassion, fairness, honesty, and sincerity in addition to outstanding scholarly anatomical competence.
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2022 Apr 29
Gordon Seagraves Cummings Scholarship/Award
The Gordon Seagraves Cummings Scholarship/Award recognizes individuals who are both critical thinkers and caring, competent practitioners -- characteristics personified by Professor Gordon Cummings.
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2022 Apr 29
Physical Therapy Achievement Award
This award is given to graduating students with a grade point average of 4.0 in the physical therapy program.
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2022 Apr 29
Research Excellence Award
This award recognizes the Occupational Thearpy student who has made an outstanding contribution to the research efforts of the Department of Occupational Therapy and who exhibits the potential of becoming a significant contributor to the field of occupational therapy research.
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2022 Apr 29
Occupational Therapy Student Service Excellence Award
This award is given to the Occupational Therapy student who maintains the structure and integrity of the class. This student has a strong commitment to the occupational therapy profession, is an avid patient advocate and is respected by faculty and peers.
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2022 Apr 29
Professional Integrity Excellence Award
This award is given to the graduating student in occupational therapy who personifies great character through leadership, community service and overall personal integrity and academic history.
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2022 Apr 29
Professional Excellence Award
This award is given to the occupational therapy student who has most actively participated in professional activities within the community, demonstrating high standards of professionalism, while maintaining a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
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2022 Apr 29
Occupational Therapy Leadership Excellence Award
The Occupational Therapy Leadership Excellence Award goes to the student who provides ongoing, dynamic leadership and guidance to their class and maintains a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
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2022 Apr 29
Occupational Therapy Academic Excellence Award
The Occupational Therapy Academic Excellence Award is given to a graduating second year student with a GPA of 4.0 in the occupational therapy program who also exhibits overall academic excellence.
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2022 Apr 29
Sara M. Hunt Clinical Excellence Award
The Sara M. Hunt Clinical Excellence Award is given to a Coordinated Program student who has displayed outstanding performance in the clinical setting.
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2022 Apr 29
Johnnie W. Prothro Academic Excellence Award
The Johnnie W. Prothro Academic Excellence Award is given to an undergraduate student in the Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions who has achieved a high level of academic excellence in the nutrition program.
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2022 Apr 29
Outstanding Undergraduate Nutrition Researcher Award
This award is given to a graduating senior who demonstrates a commitment to research, evidence of critical thinking skills, and a strong potential in nutrition research.
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2022 Apr 29
Georgia State University Outstanding Coordinated Program Student Award
Georgia State University recognizes one outstanding nutrition Coordinated Program student each year. Criteria for the award include academic achievement, demonstrated leadership, and potential as a future dietetics professional.
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2022 Apr 29
Nursing Student Service Award
The Nursing Student Service Award recognizes a student for outstanding service as the student representative to the Doctor of Nursing Practice program.
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2022 Apr 29
Nursing Student Leadership Award
The Nursing Student Leadership Award recognizes a student who has demonstrated initiative, motivation, dedication, and strong commitment to a Georgia State nursing student program or organization. This award is given to a student who demonstrates leadership abilities both within and outside of Georgia State University.
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2022 Apr 29
Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society
Membership in Sigma Theta Tau is an honor conferred on students in the baccalaureate and graduate programs who have demonstrated excellence in their nursing program. Georgia State University is home to the Epsilon Alpha Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau National Honor Society in Nursing.
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2022 Apr 29
Nursing Student Research Award
This award recognizes students who have made outstanding research contributions, have become a role model for other students and have exhibited potential of becoming a significant contributor to the nursing profession.
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2022 Apr 29
Outstanding Master's in Health Sciences in Health Informatics Program Award
This award is given to students who have demonstrated academic achievement, have strong leadership skills, and strong potential as future health IT professionals.
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2022 Apr 29
Outstanding B.I.S. in Health Informatics Program Award
This award is given to students who have demonstrated academic achievement, have strong leadership skills, and strong potential as future health IT professionals.
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2022 Apr 29
Alpha Eta National Honor Society in Health Professions
The Alpha Eta National Honor Society promotes and recognizes significant scholarship, leadership, and contributions to the allied health professions. Baccalaureate degree candidates who have maintained an overall GPA of 3.5 or better are eligible for induction. The Alpha Eta motto is "Together We Serve" to represent all of the allied health professions. Georgia State University became a founding member of Alpha Eta in March 1975.
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2022 Apr 29
Delta Phi Tau National Honor Society
This national honor society, established by the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy, recognizes Doctor of Physical Therapy students in their last year of PT school, who have demonstrated excellence, integrity and professionalism in the areas of academic achievement, leadership, service or research, and have demonstrated strong moral character, ethics and the core values of PT profession.
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2022 Apr 29
James Ancil Lewis Award
This award, established in memory of James Ancil Lewis, honors his exemplary work in respiratory therapy: from his graduation in 1973 until his death in 1992. This award is given to a junior(s) in the program who exemplifies Mr. Lewis' characteristics of service to others, particularly in clinical work and direct patient care.
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2022 Apr 29
Respiratory Therapy Academic Excellence Award
This award recognizes a graduating Respiratory Therapy student or students with the highest GPA achieved in the respiratory therapy progam.
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2022 Apr 29
Deshpande Rau Award
The Deshpande Rau Award promotes academic excellence in respiratory therapy by recognizing students who show strong academic promise and demonstrate leadership qualities. The award was created in 2020 by retired RT department chair Joe Rau and retired RT faculty member Vijay Deshpande.
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2022 Apr 29
Respiratory Therapy Clinical Excellence Award
This award is given by the faculty to a graduating senior and master's candidate. The award recognizes a student(s) who has (have) displayed outstanding performance in clinical rotations.
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2022 Apr 29
Georgia State Student Receives Scholarship for Speech Communication
The Lawrence J. Rifkind Scholarship in Speech Communication was created to honor Dr. Rifkind and the positive difference that he has made in the lives of students. Awards from the scholarship provide financial support to select students majoring in Speech Communication, Dr. Rifkind's academic area of specialization in the Department of Communication.
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2022 Apr 29
Georgia State University Undergrad Receives Award for Applied Linguistics Studies
The Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award for Applied Linguistics Studies is awarded to exceptional undergraduate students in the department.
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2022 Apr 29
Georgia State Student Receives Scholarship in Advanced Mathematics
The Fred Massey Endowed Scholarship was created to honor Fred Massey, professor emeritus and former chair of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science.
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2022 Apr 26
Georgia State Ph.D. Student Receives Scholarship in Advanced Mathematics
The Fred Massey Endowed Scholarship was created to honor Fred Massey, professor emeritus and former chair of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science.
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2022 Apr 26
Georgia State University Outstanding Graduate Student Award
This award is given to a graduate student or students with outstanding academic performance and professional contributions.
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2022 Apr 26