Georgia State University

Sonny S. Patel, a student of the Ph.D. in Communication Studies program, earned a 2025 George M. Sparks Award from Georgia State University, recognizing students, faculty and staff who are willing to go the extra mile with humor and perseverance.

Zara-al-batul Muhammad, a student of the Bachelor of Science in Biological Science program, earned a 2025 George M. Sparks Award from Georgia State University, recognizing students, faculty and staff who are willing to go the extra mile with humor and perseverance.

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.

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.

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.

Niki Nourollahi (J.D. '23) has been named the Georgia State University "Study Abroad Student of the Year." Nourollahi is a recent graduate of Georgia State University's College of Law Class of 2023. During her second year of law school, Niki spent her spring semester studying international law at Aarhus University. Niki also previously studied abroad during her undergraduate education at Georgia State University's Robinson College of Business with Toulouse Business School in Toulouse, France for six months. Upon returning to Georgia State Law from Denmark, Niki has maintained relationships with her friends abroad and assisted new international exchange students in Atlanta as they arrived. She is passionate about her study-abroad experience and loves to share with others how the experience has enriched her life. Niki has recently accepted an associate position with Burr & Forman LLP in Atlanta as part of their corporate and tax practice group, with a concentration in securities transactional work. She hopes to continue traveling, connecting with others, and incorporating international law into her career as it moves forward. Learn more about the Study Abroad Student of the Year Award.

Georgia State University student Bill Shillito recently received the Best Graduate Teaching Assistant Award from the Department of Mathematics & Statistics. The Best Graduate Teaching Assistant Award is given to students for outstanding leadership, service, and instruction as a teaching assistant.

Georgia State University student Jiamin Pan recently received the Best Graduate Teaching Assistant Award from the Department of Mathematics & Statistics. The Best Graduate Teaching Assistant Award is given to students for outstanding leadership, service, and instruction as a teaching assistant.

Georgia State University student Will Fraker recently received Sandra L. Dwyer Award for Excellence in Teaching from the Department of Philosophy. The Sandra L. Dwyer Fund supports excellence in student teaching for graduate students in the department, as judged by faculty, teaching reviews, student evaluations, student performance and innovative course design.

Georgia State University student Gift Nnakwu recently received the Drs. Kennedy and Nettey Premedical Award. This award was established to alleviate financial barriers for students at Georgia State University applying to medical school programs by assisting with funding for MCAT test preparation materials.

The Professional Merit Award is presented to the student or students who has/have most actively participated in professional activities within the community and who demonstrates high standards of professionalism.

In memory of Dr. Virgil Jacobs, former anatomist in the physical therapy program, this award is given to the student who best exemplifies the qualities of intelligence, compassion, fairness, honesty, and sincerity in addition to outstanding scholarly anatomical competence.

This award is given to an outstanding nutrition student in recognition of academic achievement, demonstrated leadership and potential future as a dietetics professional.

This award is given to a graduating senior who demonstrates a commitment to research, evidence of critical thinking skills, and a strong potential in nutrition research.

The Georgia State University Law Review Board selected eight 2L student notes for publication in the Georgia State University Law Review journal. As members of the Georgia State University Law Review, these students are recognized for their superior academic skills and dedication to legal scholarship.

The Professional Merit Award is presented to the student or students who has/have most actively participated in professional activities within the community and who demonstrates high standards of professionalism.

In memory of Dr. Virgil Jacobs, former anatomist in the physical therapy program, this award is given to the student who best exemplifies the qualities of intelligence, compassion, fairness, honesty, and sincerity in addition to outstanding scholarly anatomical competence.

This award is given to a graduating senior who demonstrates a commitment to research, evidence of critical thinking skills, and a strong potential in nutrition research.

Phi Alpha Theta, the International Honor Society in History, provides members the opportunity to present papers and meet distinguished historians at conventions and conferences, apply for scholarships and prizes awarded by the national organization, participate in the annual regional meeting with other Mu-Tau Chapter members, and attend lectures, forums, debates, book reviews, film series, and many other programs, including social activities, with the Mu-Tau Chapter. The College of Arts & Sciences provides a skills-based liberal arts and sciences education for Atlanta's diverse, next-generation workforce.

Georgia State University student Sumit Kumar has received the Best Graduate Lab Assistant (GLA) Award in Mathematics. Kumar, of Raxaul, India, is a Mathematics master's degree student in the College of Arts & Sciences. The Graduate Lab Assistantship is one of several graduate assistantships for M.S. and Ph.D. students offered by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. The Best Graduate Lab Assistant Award recognizes students for their excellent performance as an assistant. The College of Arts & Sciences provides a skills-based liberal arts and sciences education for Atlanta's diverse, next-generation workforce.

The Graduate Lab Assistantship is one of several graduate assistantships for M.S. and Ph.D. students offered by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. The Best Graduate Lab Assistant Award recognizes students for their excellent performance as an assistant. The College of Arts & Sciences provides a skills-based liberal arts and sciences education for Atlanta's diverse, next-generation workforce.

The Graduate Teaching Assistantship is one of several graduate assistantships for M.S. and Ph.D. students offered by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. The Best Graduate Teaching Assistant Award recognizes students for their excellent performance as an assistant. The College of Arts & Sciences provides a skills-based liberal arts and sciences education for Atlanta's diverse, next-generation workforce.

The Sandra L. Dwyer Fund supports excellence in student teaching for graduate students in the Department of Philosophy, as judged by faculty, teaching reviews, student evaluations, student performance and innovative course design. The College of Arts & Sciences provides a skills-based liberal arts and sciences education for Atlanta's diverse, next-generation workforce.

This award is made annually to a graduate student who has been an outstanding instructor in the Department of Psychology. It is named for Walter F. Daves, a professor in the department from 1966-1997 and chair 1989-1994. The College of Arts & Sciences provides a skills-based liberal arts and sciences education for Atlanta's diverse, next-generation workforce.

This award is given to a graduating senior who demonstrates a commitment to research, evidence of critical thinking skills, and a strong potential in nutrition research.

The Professional Merit Award is presented to the student or students who has/have most actively participated in professional activities within the community and who demonstrates high standards of professionalism.

In memory of Dr. Virgil Jacobs, former anatomist in the physical therapy program, this award is given to the student who best exemplifies the qualities of intelligence, compassion, fairness, honesty, and sincerity in addition to outstanding scholarly anatomical competence.

Georgia State University student Laura Cortes has received the Neuroscience Outstanding Graduate Student Service Award. Cortes, of Chicago, is a neuroscience Ph.D. student in the College of Arts & Sciences. The Neuroscience Outstanding Graduate Student Service Award recognizes graduate neuroscience students who display an outstanding commitment to service at all levels. Students are selected for the award based on their community outreach and service to the Department of Neuroscience. The College of Arts & Sciences provides a skills-based liberal arts and sciences education for Atlanta's diverse, next-generation workforce.

Georgia State University's graduate student Janita Poe presented her Virtual International Exchange as an Antidote to U.S. Racial Hypersegregation: One Graduate Student's Vision for Early-Career Research on the Topic at the International Virtual Exchange Conference in September. Poe, of Atlanta, is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Communication in the College of Arts & Sciences. Hosted by Newcastle University, the conference provides the opportunity to expand student learning transnationally and for presenters to reach a broader audience. Poe's presentation focused on how virtual education benefits the racially divided by providing a means of connecting with others to integrate learning. The College of Arts & Sciences provides a skills-based liberal arts and sciences education for Atlanta's diverse, next-generation workforce.

Georgia State University student Stephanie Baumann has earned the Walter F. Daves Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award for her instruction the Department of Psychology. Baumann, of Fredricksburg, VA, is a Ph.D. candidate in the Psychology Department in the College of Arts & Sciences at Georgia State University. The Walter F. Daves Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award is annually awarded to a psychology graduate student who displays outstanding instruction in the department. The College of Arts & Sciences provides a skills-based liberal arts and sciences education for Atlanta's diverse, next-generation workforce.