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.
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.
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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.
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Scholarship -
Jun 14
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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
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Jun 14
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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.
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Jun 14
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Warren Newman Journalism Scholarship
The Warren Newman Journalism Scholarship was established in 1981 to benefit the Department of Communication and its students.
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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.
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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.
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Academic Award -
Jun 4
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.
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Jun 6
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.
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Jun 4
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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.
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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.
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Internship -
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.
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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.
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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.
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Jun 4
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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.
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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.
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Jun 4
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Leadership -
May 31
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.
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Jun 4
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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.
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May 31
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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.
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President's List -
May 31
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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.
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Academic Award -
May 24
Outstanding Clinical Mental Health Counseling Student Award
The Outstanding Clinical Mental Health Counseling Student Award is given to master's students in the clinical mental health counseling program in recognition of leadership, service, advocacy, scholarship and mentorship.
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May 24
Outstanding Rehabilitation Counseling Student Award
The Outstanding Rehabilitation Counseling Student Award is given 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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Academic Award -
May 24
Outstanding School Counseling Student Award
The Outstanding School Counseling Student Award is given 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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Academic Award -
May 24
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Outstanding Dissertation in School Psychology Award
The Outstanding Dissertation in School Psychology Award is given in recognition of a dissertation of especially high quality and potential impact in the field of school psychology.
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Academic Award -
May 24
Outstanding Doctoral Student Award in School Psychology
The Outstanding Doctoral Student Award in School Psychology is given to a school psychology doctoral student in recognition of academic performance, service to the department and professional promise.
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Academic Award -
May 24
Outstanding School Psychology Student Award
The Outstanding School Psychology Student Award is given to a master's or educational specialist 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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Academic Award -
May 24
Outstanding Undergraduate in Elementary and Early Childhood Education and Special Education Award
The Outstanding Undergraduate in Elementary and Early Childhood Education and Special Education Award is given by the Georgia State University College of Education & Human Development in recognition of excellence and scholarship in the bachelor of science in education program in elementary education with concentrations in preschool through grade five and special education general curriculum.
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May 24