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.
Georgia State Student Teona Goderdzishvili Receives Service Award
Georgia State University student Teona Goderdzishvili recently received the Oustanding Graduate Student Service Award from the Department of Communication. Goderdzishvili, of Tbilisi, Georgia, is a Master's student in Communication in the College of Arts and Sciences. The College of Arts and Sciences provides a skill-based liberal arts and sciences education for Atlanta's diverse, next-generation workforce.
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2023 May 8
Georgia State Student Skye Pullen Receives Speech Communication Scholarship
Georgia State University student Skye Pullen recently received the Lawrence J. Rifkind Scholarship in Speech. Pullen, of St. Simons Island, is a Bachelor's student in Communication in the College of Arts and Sciences. This scholarship was created to honor Dr. Rifkind and the positive difference that he has made in the lives of students. It provides financial support to students majoring in Speech Communication, Dr. Rifkind's academic area of specialization. The College of Arts and Sciences provides a skill-based liberal arts and sciences education for Atlanta's diverse, next-generation workforce.
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2023 May 8
Georgia State Student Kyra Sheppard Receives Speech Communication Scholarship
Georgia State University student Kyra Sheppard recently received the Lawrence J. Rifkind Scholarship in Speech. Sheppard, of Atlanta, is a Bachelor's student in Communication in the College of Arts and Sciences. This scholarship was created to honor Dr. Rifkind and the positive difference that he has made in the lives of students. It provides financial support to students majoring in Speech Communication, Dr. Rifkind's academic area of specialization. The College of Arts and Sciences provides a skill-based liberal arts and sciences education for Atlanta's diverse, next-generation workforce.
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2023 May 8
Georgia State Student Brianna Baranek Receives International Study Scholarship
Georgia State University student Brianna Baranek recently received the Goodale Family Scholarship in International Study. Baranek, of Alpharetta, is a Bachelor's student in Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences. The Goodale Family Scholarship in International Study recognizes International Studies students traveling to study or research in a country they have never visited. The College of Arts and Sciences provides a skill-based liberal arts and sciences education for Atlanta's diverse, next-generation workforce.
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2023 May 8
Georgia State Student Melissa Morris Receives Scholarship
Georgia State University student Melissa Morris recently received the Leslie Cecilia Jackson Scholarship. Morris, of Philadelphia, is a Bachelor's student in the Psychology department in the College of Arts and Sciences. The Leslie Cecelia Jackson Scholarship is awarded to students in good academic standing in the College who demonstrate financial need. The College of Arts and Sciences provides a skill-based liberal arts and sciences education for Atlanta's diverse, next-generation workforce.
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2023 May 8
Georgia State Student Kadiatou Cisse Receives Scholarship
Georgia State University student Kadiatou Cisse recently received the Leslie Cecilia Jackson Scholarship. Cisse, of Loganville, is a Bachelor's student in the Psychology department in the College of Arts and Sciences. The Leslie Cecelia Jackson Scholarship is awarded to students in good academic standing in the College who demonstrate financial need. The College of Arts and Sciences provides a skill-based liberal arts and sciences education for Atlanta's diverse, next-generation workforce
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2023 May 8
Georgia State Student Mercedes Fyffe Receives Scholarship
Georgia State University student Mercedes Fyffe recently received the Leslie Cecilia Jackson Scholarship. Fyffe, of Lithonia, is a Bachelor's student in the Psychology department in the College of Arts and Sciences. The Leslie Cecelia Jackson Scholarship is awarded to students in good academic standing in the College who demonstrate financial need. The College of Arts and Sciences provides a skill-based liberal arts and sciences education for Atlanta's diverse, next-generation workforce.
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2023 May 8
Georgia State Student Dustin Oliver Receives International Psychology Scholarship
Georgia State University student Dustin Oliver recently received the Eleanor McEdwards International Opportunity Scholarship. Oliver, of Atlanta, is a Bachelor's student in Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences. The Eleanor McEdwards International Opportunity Scholarship is a study abroad scholarship awarded annually to an undergraduate student pursuing a degree in the College of Arts and Sciences. The scholarship was established by Colleen McEdwards and Scott Burnside in honor of her mother, Eleanor McEdwards, who was dedicated to creating and promoting opportunities for international travel and study among young people. The College of Arts and Sciences provides a skill-based liberal arts and sciences education for Atlanta's diverse, next-generation workforce.
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2023 May 8
Georgia State Student Neissah Leandre Receives International Psychology Scholarship
Georgia State University student Neissah Leandre recently received the Eleanor McEdwards International Opportunity Scholarship. Leandre, of Dallas, Ga., is a Bachelor's student in Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences. The Eleanor McEdwards International Opportunity Scholarship is a study abroad scholarship awarded annually to an undergraduate student pursuing a degree in the College of Arts and Sciences. The scholarship was established by Colleen McEdwards and Scott Burnside in honor of her mother, Eleanor McEdwards, who was dedicated to creating and promoting opportunities for international travel and study among young people. The College of Arts and Sciences provides a skill-based liberal arts and sciences education for Atlanta's diverse, next-generation workforce.
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2023 May 8
Georgia State Student Tianna James Receives International Psychology Scholarship
Georgia State University student Tianna James recently received the Eleanor McEdwards International Opportunity Scholarship. James, of Stone Mountain, is a Bachelor's student in Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences. The Eleanor McEdwards International Opportunity Scholarship is a study abroad scholarship awarded annually to an undergraduate student pursuing a degree in the College of Arts and Sciences. The scholarship was established by Colleen McEdwards and Scott Burnside in honor of her mother, Eleanor McEdwards, who was dedicated to creating and promoting opportunities for international travel and study among young people. The College of Arts and Sciences provides a skill-based liberal arts and sciences education for Atlanta's diverse, next-generation workforce.
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2023 May 8
Georgia State Student Sophie Kagansky Receives International Psychology Scholarship
Georgia State University student Sophie Kagansky recently received the Eleanor McEdwards International Opportunity Scholarship. Kagansky, of Dacula, is a Bachelor's student in Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences. The Eleanor McEdwards International Opportunity Scholarship is a study abroad scholarship awarded annually to an undergraduate student pursuing a degree in the College of Arts and Sciences. The scholarship was established by Colleen McEdwards and Scott Burnside in honor of her mother, Eleanor McEdwards, who was dedicated to creating and promoting opportunities for international travel and study among young people. The College of Arts and Sciences provides a skill-based liberal arts and sciences education for Atlanta's diverse, next-generation workforce
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2023 May 8
Georgia State Student Grace Monson Receives International Psychology Scholarship
Georgia State University student Grace Monson recently received the Eleanor McEdwards International Opportunity Scholarship. Monson, of Gainesville, Ga., is a Bachelor's student in Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences. The Eleanor McEdwards International Opportunity Scholarship is a study abroad scholarship awarded annually to an undergraduate student pursuing a degree in the College of Arts and Sciences. The scholarship was established by Colleen McEdwards and Scott Burnside in honor of her mother, Eleanor McEdwards, who was dedicated to creating and promoting opportunities for international travel and study among young people. The College of Arts and Sciences provides a skill-based liberal arts and sciences education for Atlanta's diverse, next-generation workforce.
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2023 May 8
Georgia State Student Norah Bao Receives Chemistry Fellowship
Georgia State University chemistry student Norah Bao recently received the Ambrose H. Pendergrast Fellowship. Bao, of Xinxiang, China, is a Ph.D. student in Chemistry in the College of Arts and Sciences. Named for a former professor in the Department of Chemistry, the Ambrose H. Pendergrast Fellowship is awarded to an outstanding doctoral student in the area of medicinal chemistry/biochemistry. The College of Arts and Sciences provides a skill-based liberal arts and sciences education for Atlanta's diverse, next-generation workforce.
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2023 May 5
Georgia State Student Victoria Wilder Receives Psychology Scholarship
Georgia State University student Victoria Wilder recently received the Elizabeth A. Kenny Scholarship. Wilder, of Dallas, Ga., is a Bachelor's student in Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences. The Kenny Scholarship is awarded to a rising junior or senior psychology major. The College of Arts and Sciences provides a skill-based liberal arts and sciences education for Atlanta's diverse, next-generation workforce.
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2023 May 5
Georgia State Student Chris Palma Receives Overseas Research Scholarship
Georgia State University student Chris Palma recently received the Theresa Nash Bernstein Scholarship in International Travel. Palma, of Hapeville, is a Bachelor's student in Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences. The Theresa Nash Bernstein Scholarship in International Travel was established to allow an excellent undergraduate or graduate student to conduct research overseas. The College of Arts and Sciences provides a skill-based liberal arts and sciences education for Atlanta's diverse, next-generation workforce.
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2023 May 5
Georgia State Student Victoria Wilder Receives International Travel Scholarship
Georgia State University student Victoria Wilder recently received the Psychology Grace Study Abroad Scholarship. Wilder, of Dallas, Ga., is a Bachelor's student in Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences. The Psychology Grace Award is a $1,000 scholarship award for Psychology majors studying abroad during the spring semester. The College of Arts and Sciences provides a skill-based liberal arts and sciences education for Atlanta's diverse, next-generation workforce.
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2023 May 5
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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2023 May 5
Undergraduate Nursing Student Service Award
The Nursing Student Service Award recognizes undergraduate students for outstanding service, demonstrating exemplary performance and distinctive contributions to the university, School of Nursing, community and the nursing profession.
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2023 May 5
Georgia State Student Graciela Cain Receives Africana Studies Scholarship
Georgia State University student Graciela Cain recently received the Lucille Adams Scholarship in African American Studies. Cain, of Decatur, is a Bachelor's student in Africana Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences. The Lucille Adams Scholarship is awarded to rising seniors in the department who have unmet financial need and maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.5 in Africana Studies coursework. Students are selected based on their service to their community, campus and to the department. The College of Arts and Sciences provides a skill-based liberal arts and sciences education for Atlanta's diverse, next-generation workforce.
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2023 May 5
Georgia State Student Rachael Mayhew Receives Research Award
Georgia State University student Rachael Mayhew recently received the Best Overall University Scholar Award from the Department of Chemistry. Mayhew, of Newnan, is a Bachelor's student in Chemistry in the College of Arts and Sciences. The College of Arts and Sciences provides a skill-based liberal arts and sciences education for Atlanta's diverse, next-generation workforce.
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2023 May 5
Lambda Beta National Honor Society Induction
The Lambda Beta National Honor Society was formed in 1986 to promote, recognize and honor scholarship, scholarly achievement, service, and character of students, graduates, and faculty members of the profession.
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2023 May 5
Outstanding B.S. in Dental Hygiene Program Student Award
This award recognizes an outstanding bachelor of science dental hygiene student who has demonstrated academic achievement and strong leadership skills.
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2023 May 5
Pat Yarborough Scholarship
This scholarship recognizes a second year physical therapy student who has strong academic standing and displays leadership potential.
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2023 May 5
Georgia State Student Abby Robbertz Receives Psychology Scholarship
Georgia State University student Abby Robbertz recently received the Psychology Department Graduate Award. Robbertz, of New Albany, Ohio, is a Ph.D. student in Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences. The College of Arts and Sciences provides a skill-based liberal arts and sciences education for Atlanta's diverse, next-generation workforce.
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2023 May 5
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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2023 May 5
Daniel J. Sansone Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memory of Daniel Sansone, son of Joseph Sansone, founder and CEO of Pediatria Healthcare, LLC and former advisory board member of the Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions. The Daniel J. Sansone Scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student interested in pediatric nursing or respiratory therapy.
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2023 May 5
Respiratory Therapy Clinical Excellence Award
This award is given by the faculty to graduating seniors and master's candidates. The award recognizes students who have displayed outstanding performance in clinical rotations.
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2023 May 5
Faculty Recognition Award
The Faculty Recognition Award is presented to graduating respiratory therapy students who, in the opinion of the faculty, exhibit a positive professional attitude and a willingness to serve the needs of classmates, the community, and the profession of respiratory therapy.
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2023 May 5
Leadership Award
This award is given to the individual in the Department of Physical Therapy who provides ongoing, dynamic leadership and guidance to his or her class.
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2023 May 5
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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2023 May 5