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.
Keystone Award
This award is given to a student or students who, through example, maintains the structure and integrity of the class. The recipient(s) demonstrates a strong commitment to the physical therapy profession, is an avid patient advocate, and is respected by faculty and peers.
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2015 Jun 17
Leadership Award
This award is given to the individual who provides ongoing, dynamic leadership and guidance to his or her class.
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2015 Jun 17
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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.
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2015 Jun 17
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Faculty Leadership Recognition Award
This award is presented to a graduating student or students who, in the opinion of the faculty, exhibit(s) a positive professional attitude and a willingness to serve the needs of classmates, the community, and the profession of respiratory therapy.
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2015 Jun 8
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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.
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2015 Jun 8
PMAP Graduate Student Wins Regional Competition
Angela Smith (M.P.P. '15), was part of the Southeast regional winning team of the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs and Administration's (NASPAA) 2015 Inaugural Student Simulation Competition on February 28, 2015. The daylong event brought together 45 teams of graduate students representing 93 participating NASPAA schools across the U.S. at five regional sites and challenged them to provide a locally led "bottom up" approach to health care reform.
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2015 May 19
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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2015 May 7
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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2015 May 7
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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2015 May 7
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The Wanda K. Cardwell Award
The award, created in memory of Wanda Cardwell, honors the policy school's School of Social Work students who have exemplified courage, determination and perseverance in the completion of their goal, despite obstacles.
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2015 Apr 16
Outstanding Masters of Social Work Student
The Outstanding Masters of Social Work Student Award is presented to a graduating M.S.W. student who has demonstrated service to the school and embodiment of the community partnership concentration.
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2015 Apr 16
Callie Alford named one of 10 finalist for the Senior CLASS Award
For her excellence both on and off the field, Georgia State softball player Callie Alford was named one of 10 national finalists for the 2015 Senior CLASS Award, the presenting organization announced Tuesday, April 7.
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2015 Apr 8
Outstanding Intern Award
This award recognizes undergraduate and graduate Public Management and Policy students who, in the judgment of the faculty, have performed exceptionally well as interns.
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2015 Apr 16
2015-2016 Spotlight Programs Board, Executive Board
Congratulations to the students named to the 2015-2016 Spotlight Programs Board, Executive Board.
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2015 Apr 10
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2015-2016 Inceptor
Inceptors are current Georgia State University students who serve as orientation leaders and assist new students and their families during the Incept experience.
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2015 Apr 2
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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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2015 Apr 2
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Welcome Center Staff
This award recognizes students chosen to work at the Welcome Center and represent the university to prospective students and guests.
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2015 Apr 1
Honors College Ambassador Corps 2015-2016
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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2015 Mar 31
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 nine Honors College students who assist with event planning and execution.
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2015 Mar 24