Georgia State University

More than 3,000 students earned certificates and degrees at the associate's, bachelor's, and graduate levels from Georgia State University at the end of the fall 2024 semester.

Georgia State University College of Law is proud to recognize the outstanding leaders who serve as officers for our 2024-2025 student organizations. These students exemplify dedication, innovation and a commitment to advancing our law school community through advocacy, service and education.

Counselor education and practice doctoral student Melanie Calhoun was selected as an intern for Chi Sigma Iota's 2025-2026 Leadership Fellowship and Internship Program.

Kinesiology doctoral student Natalie Bunch gave two presentations at the North American Society for the Sociology of Sport 2024 Conference.

Kinesiology doctoral student Jackson Sears gave a presentation at the North American Society for the Sociology of Sport 2024 Conference in Chicago, Ill.

Kinesiology doctoral student Jackson Sears gave a presentation at the Society for Social Work and Research's 29th Annual Conference in Seattle, WA.

Counselor education and practice doctoral student Alec Prince was selected as a Fellow for Chi Sigma Iota's 2025-2026 Leadership Fellowship and Internship Program.

Kinesiology doctoral student Natalie Bunch gave two presentations at the Sport Marketing Association Conference in St. Louis, Mo.

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.

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.

Georgia State University College of Law inducted 30 new student honorees and two honorary alumni into the Order of the Coif and the Order of Barristers on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2024. These esteemed societies celebrate excellent scholarship and advocate for law students nationwide.

Nearly 600 Georgia State University students participated in the institution's 2025 MLK Day of Service, in honor of the vision and legacy of The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. They volunteered for projects serving seniors, youth, people who are unhoused, members of the military, and other members of the greater community.

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.

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.

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.

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.

More than 2,000 students earned degrees and certificates from Georgia State University during the Summer 2024 semester.

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.

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.

Doctoral student Caroline Rabalais is the 2024 recipient of the International Literacy Association's Helen M. Robinson Grant.

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.

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.

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

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.

The Warren Newman Journalism Scholarship was established in 1981 to benefit the Department of Communication and its students.

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.

The Excellence in Research Award is given for exceptional performance in research involvement as a master's student in communication sciences and disorders.

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.

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.

Perry Houck is the 2024 recipient of the Outstanding Academic Achievement Award, given for exceptional performance in academic coursework in communication sciences and disorders.