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.
2024 Justice John Paul Stevens Public Interest Fellows
Three Georgia State University College of Law students were named 2024 Justice John Paul Stevens Public Interest Fellows. Jiovanny Dominguez (J.D. '25), Aaliyah Knight (J.D. '26) and Aimee Lyons (J.D. '25) are all members of the 2024 Stevens Fellows cohort, consisting of 157 law students nationwide who work in public interest law.
Business/professional -
Oct 17
2024-25 Weltner Family Law Inn of Court Pupil
Five Georgia State University College of Law students were selected as 2024-2025 Weltner Family Law Inn of Court pupils. The Weltner Family Inn is a chapter of the American Inns of Court; an organization that seeks to increase civility and professionalism among bench and bar members through social interaction and legal education. The chosen students will have opportunities to network and receive mentorship from lawyers and judges.
Accepted -
Oct 24
Global Scholar Distinction (Summer 2024)
Students who earn the Global Scholar Distinction are recognized by Georgia State University for their development of global competence: the skills, knowledge and awareness that enhance the ability to succeed in a global environment. The Global Scholar Distinction is open to all Bachelor degree-seeking majors in all colleges, in addition to Associate degree-seeking students at Perimeter College.
Achievement (Other) -
Sep 30
Summer 2024 Graduation
More than 2,000 students earned degrees and certificates from Georgia State University during the Summer 2024 semester.
Graduation -
Sep 30
Summer 2024 President's List
To be eligible for the President's List during the summer semester, degree-seeking students must have earned a GPA of at least 4.0 for a minimum of six semester hours of academic credit taken at Georgia State with no incompletes for the semester. Eligible students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 for all classes taken at Georgia State.
President's List -
Sep 13
Summer 2024 Dean's List
To be eligible for the Dean's List during the summer semester, degree-seeking students with a minimum Georgia State cumulative GPA of 2.00 must earn a 3.50 GPA for the semester and complete at least 6 semester hours of academic credit with no incompletes.
Dean's List -
Sep 13
Helen M. Robinson Grant
Doctoral student Caroline Rabalais is the 2024 recipient of the International Literacy Association's Helen M. Robinson Grant.
Scholarship -
Sep 13
Spring 2024 Graduation
More than 3,500 students earned degrees at the associate's, bachelor's, and graduate levels from Georgia State University during its 109th commencement exercises at the end of the spring 2024 semester.
Graduation -
Jun 24
David E. Ogren Memorial Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is given to an undergraduate student for outstanding service to the Department of Geosciences to honor the memory of David E. Ogren, Professor Emeritus of Geology.
Scholarship -
Jun 14
David Tulis Scholarship for Excellence in Communication
The David Tulis Scholarship For Excellence was established in April of 1999 as an unendowed scholarship to benefit the Department of Communication and its students
Scholarship -
Jun 14
Mildred W. Seydel Scholarship
Awarded to journalism students on the basis of scholarship, dedication to the profession, and leadership qualities. This scholarship was established by the family of the late Mildred W. Seydel, an outstanding journalist, civic leader, author, and feminist.
Scholarship -
Jun 14
Spring 2024 Wayne S. Kell Award for Academic Achievement
The Wayne S. Kell Award for Academic Achievement is given to the senior who has achieved the highest scholastic average for all course work taken at Georgia State.
Academic Award -
Jun 6
Warren Newman Journalism Scholarship
The Warren Newman Journalism Scholarship was established in 1981 to benefit the Department of Communication and its students.
Scholarship -
Jun 14
Terry F. Barker Memorial Scholarship
Established by friends to honor the memory of Terry Barker, a former journalism student and sports writer for the Gwinnett Daily News. Awarded to an outstanding journalism major specializing in news writing.
Scholarship -
Jun 14
Excellence in Research Award
The Excellence in Research Award is given for exceptional performance in research involvement as a master's student in communication sciences and disorders.
Academic Award -
Jun 4
Lakendra Fort Kindness Award
The Lakendra Fort Kindness Award is given by Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development for exemplifying kindness towards others and taking the initiative to provide support to and collaborate with fellow students, staff and faculty.
Academic Award -
Jun 4
Outstanding Academic Achievement Award
Perry Houck is the 2024 recipient of the Outstanding Academic Achievement Award, given for exceptional performance in academic coursework in communication sciences and disorders.
Academic Award -
Jun 4
IDEAL at GSU Student working with MARTA for internship this Summer
Hassan Davis is working this summer with 23 East Communications Group and MARTA to support their social media, communications, and outreach initiatives while putting his production and post-production skills to work. Hassan completed the 2-year Inclusive Digital Expression and Literacy (IDEAL) Program in Spring 2024 and will continue to take classes at Georgia Statenext year. Hassan is a skilled video editor, a lover of trains, and a natural on camera.
Internship -
Jun 4
Outstanding Community Service Award
Macy Diehl is the 2024 recipient of the Outstanding Community Service Award, given for exceptional community service at the local, state or national level as a master's student in communication sciences and disorders.
Academic Award -
Jun 4
Outstanding Student Clinician Award
Ally Tankersley is the 2024 recipient of the Outstanding Student Clinician Award, given for excellence and creativity in clinical skills in communication disorders.
Academic Award -
Jun 4
Outstanding Master's Student Award
Alicia Culberson is the 2024 recipient of the Outstanding Master's Student Award, given in recognition of outstanding scholarship and clinical service in the communication sciences and disorders master's degree program.
Academic Award -
Jun 4
Outstanding Dissertation in Counselor Education and Practice Award
Adrianne Robertson is the 2024 recipient of the Outstanding Dissertation in Counselor Education and Practice Award, given in recognition of a dissertation of especially high quality and potential impact in the field of counselor education and practice.
Academic Award -
Jun 4
Outstanding Doctoral Student Award in Counselor Education and Practice
The Outstanding Doctoral Student Award in Counselor Education and Practice is given to a doctoral student in recognition of academic performance, service to the department and professional promise.
Academic Award -
Jun 4
Inclusive Digital Expression and Literacy (IDEAL) Program Completion
IDEAL at Georgia State is an inclusive postsecondary education program for students with intellectual disabilities to audit classes in arts and related media departments while learning adult life skills at the university's Downtown Atlanta campus.
Achievement (Other) -
Jun 4
Students from Georgia State's IDEAL Program Earn Scholarships
Four IDEAL at GSU students with Down Syndrome received scholarships during Spring 2024 semester from the National Down Syndrome Congress, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.The National Down Syndrome Congress is dedicated to an improved world for individuals with Down syndrome. They are the leading national resource of support and information for anyone touched by or seeking to learn about Down syndrome. Each student received $500 in scholarship to go towards GSU tuition and attending the IDEAL Program. Students who received the scholarship are: Angad Sahgal, Cameron Kindree, Oluremi Ademola Dada, and Rahul Sivakumar.
Scholarship -
Jun 4
Outstanding Dissertation in Counseling Psychology Award
The Outstanding Dissertation in Counseling Psychology Award is given in recognition of a dissertation of especially high quality and potential impact in the field of counseling psychology.
Academic Award -
Jun 4
Spring 2024 Nell Hamilton Trotter Award
The Nell Hamilton Trotter Award recognizes an outstanding commitment to student involvement and is the highest student leadership award presented by the university.
Leadership -
May 31
Spring 2024 Dean's List
To be eligible for the Dean's List, degree-seeking students must have earned a GPA of at least 3.5 for a minimum of nine semester hours of academic credit taken at Georgia State during the fall or spring term with no incompletes for the semester. Eligible students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 for all classes taken at Georgia State.
Dean's List -
May 31
Spring 2024 President's List
To be eligible for the President's List, degree-seeking students must have earned a GPA of at least 4.0 for a minimum of nine semester hours of academic credit taken at Georgia State during the fall or spring term with no incompletes for the semester. Eligible students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 for all classes taken at Georgia State.
President's List -
May 31
Outstanding Doctoral Student Award in Counseling Psychology
The Outstanding Doctoral Student Award in Counseling Psychology is given to a doctoral student in recognition of academic performance, service to the department and professional promise.
Academic Award -
May 24