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.
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.

Academic Award -
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.

Academic Award -
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.

Academic Award -
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.

Academic Award -
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.

Academic Award -
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.

Academic Award -
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.

Academic Award -
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.

Academic Award -
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.

Academic Award -
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.

Academic Award -
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.

Academic Award -
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.

Academic Award -
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.

Academic Award -
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.

Academic Award -
2020 May 18

Graduate Award in Psychology
The Graduate Award Endowment provides awards to deserving graduate students in Psychology.

Academic Award -
2020 May 11
Harold V. and Anna Marie Little Scholarship in Gerontology
The Harold V. and Anna Marie Little Scholarship in Gerontology is given in honor of Harold V. Little and in memory of Anna Marie Little by their family. This scholarship is awarded to an outstanding entering or first-year master's degree student.

Academic Award -
2020 May 11
Thomas and Wendy Reiman Endowed Scholarship
The Thomas and Wendy Reiman Endowed Scholarship provides support to undergraduates who have reached the junior or senior level in the College of Arts and Sciences and are majoring in the humanities.

Academic Award -
2020 May 11

The Lee Project Endowed Scholarship
The Lee Project Endowed Scholarship is named in memory of Lee Lowery III. Allison Webb created the Lee Project Scholarship. Lee was a sophomore at Georgia State University and graduated from Grady High School where he was a scholar athlete. This scholarship is given to a high achieving student who has experienced a form of adversity or tragedy. The recipient must have also graduated from a Georgia public high school with preference given to graduates from Grady High School.

Academic Award -
2020 May 11

Andrew Young School of Policy Studies Honors - Spring 2020
Georgia State University's Andrew Young School of Policy Studies has recognized more than 100 students this spring for earning academic awards, scholarships and fellowships during the 2019-20 academic year.

Academic Award -
2020 May 8

Nursing Student Leadership Award
The Nursing Student Leadership Award recognizes a student who has demonstrated initiative, motivation, dedication, and strong commitment to a Georgia State nursing student program or organization. This award is given to a student who demonstrates leadership abilities both within and outside of Georgia State University.

Academic Award -
2020 May 4
Nursing Student Research Award
This award recognizes students who have made outstanding research contributions, have become a role model for other students and have exhibited potential of becoming a significant contributor to the nursing profession.

Academic Award -
2020 May 4
Respiratory Therapy Clinical Excellence Award
This award is given by the faculty to a graduating senior and master's candidate. The award recognizes a student(s) who has (have) displayed outstanding performance in clinical rotations.

Academic Award -
2020 May 1

Keystone Award
The Keystone Award is given to a student or students who, through example, maintain the structure and integrity of the class. Awardees demonstrate a strong commitment to the physical therapy profession, are avid patient advocates, and are respected by faculty and peers.

Academic Award -
2020 May 1

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.

Academic Award -
2020 May 1

Respiratory Therapy Student Service Award
The Respiratory Therapy Student Service Award is presented to a graduating respiratory therapy student or students who, in the opinion of the faculty, exhibit a willingness to provide service to the department's outreach efforts.

Academic Award -
2020 May 1
Department of Physical Therapy Research Award
This award recognizes the students who have made an outstanding contribution to the research efforts of the Department of Physical Therapy and who exhibit potential of becoming significant contributors to the field of physical therapy research.

Academic Award -
2020 May 1
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.

Academic Award -
2020 May 1

Physical Therapy Achievement Award
This award is given to graduating students with a grade point average of 4.0 in the physical therapy program.

Academic Award -
2020 May 1

Professional Excellence Award
This award is given to the occupational therapy student who has most actively participated in professional activities within the community, demonstrating high standards of professionalism, while maintaining a GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Academic Award -
2020 Apr 30

Research Excellence Award
This award recognizes the Occupational Thearpy student who has made an outstanding contribution to the research efforts of the Department of Occupational Therapy and who exhibits the potential of becoming a significant contributor to the field of occupational therapy research.

Academic Award -
2020 Apr 30