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.
NASA Aerospace Scholars Program
Savas Mavridis, a student at Georgia State University's Perimeter College, has been named one of 348 community college students from across the nation selected for the NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars (NCAS) program.
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2017 Mar 22
Virgil Jacobs Award
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.
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2017 Apr 10
Professional Merit Award
This award is presented to the student who has most actively participated in professional activities within the community and who demonstrates high standards of professionalism.
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2017 Apr 7
Dissertation Library Travel Award
Dissertation Library Travel Awards are offered once per semester. They are available to doctoral students in any discipline who require funding to travel to a museum, archive or library to complete dissertation research. Candidates must complete a comprehensive application to be eligible.
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2017 Feb 24
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Beacon Society Award
The Beacon Society Award is an annual prize awarded to individuals who are dedicated to exposing young people to the study of Sherlock Holmes stories.
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2017 Jan 30
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Georgia State Undergraduate Research Conference Student Planning Committee
The Georgia State Undergraduate Research Conference (GSURC) is an interdisciplinary undergraduate research conference which highlights and recognizes the research taking place across Georgia State's campus. The GSURC Student Planning Committee consists of 13 Honors College students who assist with event planning and execution.
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2016 Dec 5
Spirit of Service Award, The 1913 Society
The Spirit of Service award honors The 1913 Society member who worked the most events during the academic year.
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2016 May 17
Rising Star Award, The 1913 Society
The Rising Star award honors a 1913 Society member who has demonstrated exemplary leadership skills with only one year of service in The 1913 Society.
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2016 May 17
Silver Shield Award
The Silver Shield award honors a 1913 Society member who exemplifies the organization's "service without self" motto while maintaining academic excellence, campus involvement and, above all, humility. It is The 1913 Society's highest honor.
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2016 May 17
Georgia State Honors College Student Paris Stroud Awarded a Place on a Fulbright Summer Institute to the UK
Paris Stroud, a Georgia State University Honors College student from Dallas, Georgia, has received a place on a Fulbright Summer Institute to study in Wales on one of the most prestigious and selective summer scholarship programs operating world-wide.
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2016 May 16
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Georgia State Honors College Junior Accepted to University of Washington Neurological Surgery Summer Program
Georgia State University Honors College junior Stephanie Ekey of Reisterstown, Maryland has been accepted to the University of Washington Medical School's Department of Neurological Summer Surgery Student Program providing exposure from "Bench to Bedside" exposure in the field of neurosciences.
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2016 Apr 20
Georgia State Honors College Students Named Rangel Scholars
Georgia State University Honors College students Kalif Robinson and Michalette Haywood have been selected as scholars in the Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program.
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2016 Apr 13
Member of The 1913 Society
The 1913 Society - a student ambassador program established by the Office of the President - provides an opportunity for outstanding undergraduate students to serve as official hosts and goodwill ambassadors for the university.
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2016 Apr 5
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Honors College Ambassador Corps 2016-2017
The Honors College Ambassadors corps is composed of a diverse and dedicated group of outstanding Honors College students who desire to hone their leadership skills, while also contributing to the Honors College legacy. These student leaders serve as representatives of the Honors College at a variety of internal and external events.
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2016 Mar 29
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Tianyu Mark Ye - 2014 International Student of the Year - International Education Awards
Tianyu Mark Ye was recognized as the 2014 International Student of the Year at the International Education Awards ceremony organized by the Office of International Initiatives at Georgia State University. He was honored for this efforts in inspiring global citizenship in others, making exemplary contributions to enrich the Georgia State campus culturally, and furthering international understanding.
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2016 Mar 10
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Global Ambassador Program Participants Summer 2014
Congratulations to the 2014 Global Ambassador Program cohort for their outstanding service and leadership! Global Ambassador Program participants demonstrate intercultural communication and leadership skills through conversations, interactions, and acculturation with visiting international students at Georgia State University.
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2016 Mar 10
Gina Granauro - 2014 Study Abroad Student of the Year - International Education Awards
Gina Granauro was recognized as the 2014 Study Abroad Student of the Year at the International Education Awards ceremony organized by the Office of International Initiatives at Georgia State University. She was honored for her efforts in inspiring global citizenship in others, making exemplary contributions to enrich the Georgia State campus culturally, and furthering international understanding.
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2016 Mar 10
Kerrian Baker - 2015 International Student of the Year - International Education Awards
Kerrian Baker was recognized as the 2015 International Student of the Year at the International Education Awards ceremony organized by the Office of International Initiatives at Georgia State University. She was recognized for her efforts in inspiring global citizenship in others, making exemplary contributions to enrich the Georgia State campus culturally, and furthering international understanding.
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2016 Mar 10
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Jessica Mitchell - 2015 Study Abroad Student of the Year - International Education Awards
Jessica Mitchell was recognized as the 2015 Study Abroad Student of the Year at the International Education Awards organized by the Office of International Initiatives at Georgia State University. She was recognized for her efforts in inspiring global citizenship in others, making exemplary contributions to enrich the Georgia State campus culturally, and furthering international understanding.
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2016 Mar 10
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Global Ambassador Program Participants Summer 2015
Congratulations to the 2015 Global Ambassador Program cohort for their outstanding service and leadership! Global Ambassador Program participants demonstrate intercultural communication and leadership skills through conversations, interactions, and acculturation with visiting international students at Georgia State University.
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2016 Feb 18
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2016-2017 Law Review Editorial Board
The Georgia State University Law Review is a legal journal published four times a year by second- and third-year Georgia State University law students who have demonstrated outstanding writing and academic skills. The staff of the Law Review edits and publishes articles written by scholars, practitioners, and students.
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2016 Feb 12
Dr. Robert A. Hull Leadership Award
This award, given annually by the Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association, recognizes leadership within the field of speech, language and hearing.
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2016 Feb 8
Georgia State Undergraduate Research Conference Student Planning Committee
The Georgia State Undergraduate Research Conference (GSURC) is an interdisciplinary undergraduate research conference which highlights and recognizes the research taking place across Georgia State's campus. The GSURC Student Planning Committee consists of 12 Honors College students who assist with event planning and execution.
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2015 Nov 13
Georgia Trend Magazine Names Antonio Molina (J.D.'18) one of 40 Under 40
For the 19th year, Georgia Trend presents a group of 40 outstanding Georgians under the age of 40 - the state's best and brightest. This year's honorees represent business, government, politics, nonprofits, science, healthcare and education.
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2015 Nov 13
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Best Graduate Teaching Assistant Award
The Best Graduate Teaching Assistant Award is given to students for outstanding leadership, service and teaching as a teaching assistant.
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2015 Jul 9
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Vickie York Fair Award
The Vicki York Fair Award is awarded to the Communications Department's most outstanding public relations major.
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2015 Jul 9
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Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award in Computer Science
The Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award in Computer Science recognizes a graduate student for outstanding teaching and service to the Computer Science Department.
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2015 Jul 9
Professional Merit Award
This award is presented to the student who has most actively participated in professional activities within the community and who demonstrates high standards of professionalism.
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2015 Jun 17
Virgil Jacobs Award
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.
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2015 Jun 17
Georgia State Honors College Recognizes Graduates
The Georgia State University is recognizing more than 150 students for gradating in good standing from the Honors College.
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2015 Jun 29