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.
Outstanding Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership Student Award
Three students received the Outstanding Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership Student Award from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Honors Day celebration. This award is given to students who have exhibited academic excellence, leadership and service in the educational leadership doctor of education program.
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2020 May 18
Fulbright Student Fellowship, English Teaching Assistant Award Alternate
Ann Olton, a graduate student studying anthropology, was selected as an alternate for the Fulbright Student Fellowship as an English Teaching Assistant. The Fulbright Student Fellowship provides students with the opportunity to live and work abroad. To be competitive for the fellowship, candidates must have an excellent academic background, demonstrate leadership in their respective fields and be willing to serve as ambassadors during this cultural exchange.
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2020 May 18
Outstanding Undergraduate in Elementary and Special Education Award
Jordan M. Johnson received the Outstanding Undergraduate in Elementary and Special Education Award from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Honors Day celebration. This award is given in recognition of outstanding leadership and service to the educational community in the bachelor of science in education program in elementary education with a concentration in special education.
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2020 May 18
Outstanding Undergraduate in Elementary Education and ESOL Award
Afiya Charaniya received the Outstanding Undergraduate in Elementary Education and ESOL Award from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Honors Day celebration.This award is given in recognition of outstanding leadership and service to the educational community in the bachelor of science in education program in elementary education with a concentration in English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL).
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2020 May 18
Megan Gaddis Life Toucher Award
Brittany Waltz received the Megan Gaddis Life Toucher Award from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Honors Day celebration. This award is given in recognition of outstanding first-year teachers who view the teacher-student relationship as reciprocal and create within the classroom a learning community which inspires the students and affirms their experiences and backgrounds.
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2020 May 18
Lorene C. Pilcher Outstanding Dissertation Award
Two students received the Lorene C. Pilcher Outstanding Dissertation Award from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Honors Day celebration. This award is given in recognition of dissertations of especially high quality and potential impact in the field of early childhood and elementary education.
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2020 May 18
Outstanding School Psychology Student Award
Carrie Lorig received the Outstanding School Psychology Student Award from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Honors Day celebration. This award is presented to a master's student in the school psychology program in recognition of initiative, leadership, advocacy and service to the school psychology profession and program.
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2020 May 18
Outstanding School Counseling Student Award
Megan Crawford received the Outstanding School Counseling Student Award from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Honors Day celebration. This award is presented to a master's student in the school counseling program in recognition of initiative, leadership, advocacy and service to the school counseling profession and program.
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2020 May 18
Outstanding Rehabilitation Counseling Student Award
Kenyatta B. Wheeler received the Outstanding Rehabilitation Counseling Student Award from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Honors Day celebration. This award is presented to a master's student in the rehabilitation counseling program in recognition of a strong commitment to the profession and advocating for people with disabilities.
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2020 May 18
Spring 2020 Honors Thesis Pitch People's Choice Award
The Honors Thesis Pitch challenges undergraduate students to articulate their research projects in a compelling and engaging way in just three minutes or less. The competition is hosted each semester by the Honors College at Georgia State and is co-sponsored by the Center for the Advancement of Students and Alumni (CASA).
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2020 May 18
Outstanding Doctoral Student Award in Counseling and Psychological Services
Three students received the Outstanding Doctoral Student Award in Counseling and Psychological Services from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Honors Day celebration. This award is presented to doctoral students in recognition of academic performance, service to the department and professional promise.
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2020 May 18
Outstanding B.S.E. Student Award in Middle Level Education
Sumayyah Muhammad received the Outstanding B.S.E. Student Award in Middle Level Education from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Honors Day celebration. This award is given to an outstanding student in the middle level education bachelor of science in education program based on academic achievement, teaching expertise, community service and a commitment to excellence.
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2020 May 18
Outstanding Mental Health Counseling Student Award
Two students received the Outstanding Mental Health Counseling Student Award from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Honors Day celebration. This award is presented to master's students in the mental health counseling program in recognition of leadership, service, advocacy, scholarship and mentorship.
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2020 May 18
Outstanding Master's Thesis Award in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Erica Johns Freestone received the Outstanding Master's Thesis Award in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Honors Day celebration. This award is given in recognition of a master's thesis of especially high quality and potential impact in the field of communication sciences and disorders.
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2020 May 18
Outstanding Master's Student Award in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Erica Johns Freestone received the Outstanding Master's Student Award in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Honors Day celebration.
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2020 May 18
Outstanding Community Service Award in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Emma Evers received the Outstanding Community Service Award in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Honors Day celebration. This award is given for exceptional community service at the local, state or national level as a master's student in communication sciences and disorders.
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2020 May 18
Outstanding Academic Achievement Award in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Annie Counts received the Outstanding Academic Achievement Award in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Honors Day celebration. This award is given for exceptional performance in academic coursework in communication sciences and disorders.
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2020 May 18
Excellence in Research Award in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Jodi Sampson received the Excellence in Research Award in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Honors Day celebration. This award is given for exceptional performance in research involvement as a master's student in communication sciences and disorders.
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2020 May 18
Excellence in Leadership Award in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Allie Doulin received the Excellence in Leadership Award in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Honors Day celebration.
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2020 May 18
Fulbright Student Fellowship Alternate
Noah Britton, an undergraduate student studying journalism at Georgia State University, was selected as an alternate for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. The Fulbright Student Fellowship provides students with the opportunity to live and work abroad. To be competitive for the fellowship, candidates must have an excellent academic background, demonstrate leadership in their respective fields and be willing to serve as ambassadors during this cultural exchange.
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2020 May 18
Outstanding B.I.S. in Human Learning and Development Student Award
Caitlin Ray received the Outstanding B.I.S. in Human Learning and Development Student Award from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development. This award is given to an undergraduate student of academic distinction who shows potential through research, community involvement and leadership by making significant contributions within the fields of human learning and development.
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2020 May 18
Spring 2020 Honors Thesis Pitch Second Place Winner
The Honors Thesis Pitch challenges undergraduate students to articulate their research projects in a compelling and engaging way in just three minutes or less. The competition is hosted each semester by the Honors College at Georgia State and is co-sponsored by the Center for the Advancement of Students and Alumni (CASA).
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2020 May 18
Honors Thesis Pitch
Dani Davis, a senior biology major, is the winner of the Spring 2020 Honors Thesis Pitch at Georgia State University. Davis' presentation, "Conservation of the World's Most Ancient Flowering Plant Through Cryopreservation," highlighted her undergraduate project in which she is developing a long-term seed storage protocol for plant species. The Honors Thesis Pitch challenges undergraduate students to articulate their research projects in a compelling and engaging way in just three minutes or less. The competition is hosted each semester by the Honors College at Georgia State and is co-sponsored by the Center for the Advancement of Students and Alumni (CASA).
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2020 May 18
GSURC 2020 Global Engagement Award
Art education major Adela Lopez won third place for Global Engagement during the virtual 2020 Georgia State Undergraduate Research Conference.
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2020 May 18
GSURC 2020 Global Engagement Award
Art history major Paige Hedges won second place for Global Engagement during the virtual 2020 Georgia State Undergraduate Research Conference. This is a new award, sponsored by the Office of International Initiatives, that recognizes outstanding presentations on research or creative work addressing global or international issues.
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2020 May 18
GSURC 2020 Global Engagement Award
Political science major Kelsi Quick won first place for Global Engagement during the virtual 2020 Georgia State Undergraduate Research Conference. Global Engagement is a new award, sponsored by the Office of International Initiatives, that recognizes outstanding presentations on research or creative work addressing global or international issues.
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2020 May 18
GSURC 2020 Outstanding Climate Project Award
Geosciences major Scout Morgan won Honorable Mention for the Outstanding Climate Project Award during the virtual 2020 Georgia State Undergraduate Research Conference.
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2020 May 18
GSURC 2020 Outstanding Climate Project Award
Biology major Rehmat Babar won the Outstanding Climate Project Award during the virtual 2020 Georgia State Undergraduate Research Conference.
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2020 May 18
GSURC 2020 Second Place Poster Presentations
Political science major Payton Prokes won second place for poster presentations in the Social & Behavioral Sciences category during the virtual 2020 Georgia State Undergraduate Research Conference.
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2020 May 18
GSURC 2020 First Place Poster Presentations
Interdisciplinary studies major Caitlin Ray won first place for poster presentations in the Social & Behavioral Sciences category during the virtual 2020 Georgia State Undergraduate Research Conference.
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2020 May 18