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Brittany Blanz 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.

Mariah George 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.

Georgia State University student Nathaniel Himmel has received the Neuroscience Outstanding Doctoral Scholar Award. Himmel, of Marietta, is a neuroscience Ph.D. student in the College of Arts & Sciences. This award recognizes doctoral neuroscience students who excel in their academics and display an outstanding record of scholarly productivity. 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 Parker Ellingson has received the Neuroscience Outstanding Graduate Student Mentor Award. Ellingson, of Longwood, Fla., is a neuroscience Ph.D. student in the College of Arts & Sciences. The Neuroscience Outstanding Graduate Student Mentor Award recognizes graduate neuroscience students who display dedication to mentoring and excel as a mentor to others. 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 Melanie Knezevic has been awarded the Outstanding Graduate Student Award in Applied Linguistics. Knezevic, of Atlanta, is an Applied Linguistics master's degree student in the College of Arts & Sciences. Knezevic has worked as a graduate research assistant in Georgia State's McCarthy Lab which conducts research that investigates how people learn from what they read. 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 Samuel Pittman has received the George W. Beiswanger Endowed Award. Pittman, of Atlanta, is a senior majoring in Philosophy in the College of Arts & Sciences. The award goes to an undergraduate major on the basis of overall academic excellence, including: program grade-point average, overall grade-point average, undergraduate research projects, B.A. thesis work, and participation in academically-oriented departmental activities. The award was endowed by philosophy alumna Kay Craigie in honor of Beiswanger, who was Professor of Philosophy at Georgia State from 1963 to 1970. 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 Kinsey Williams has received the Kay C. Craigie Philosophy Student Support Fund. Williams, of Mableton, is majoring in Philosophy in the College of Arts & Sciences. The scholarship is awarded to academically successful philosophy majors who face financial barriers to realizing their dreams. The award was created with the generous support of philosophy alumna Kay Craigie. 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 Keith Rogers has received the Borden D. Dent Excellence in Cartography Award. Rogers, of Riverdale, is a senior majoring in Geosciences in the College of Arts & Sciences. The Borden D. Dent Excellence in Cartography award recognizes students' accomplishments in Cartography and is named in memory of Dr. Dent, a Georgia State professor emeritus and former chairman of the Department of Geography and Anthropology. The College of Arts & Sciences provides a skills-based liberal arts and sciences education for Atlanta's diverse, next-generation workforce.

The Nursing Student Service Award recognizes a student for outstanding service as the student representative to the Doctor of Nursing Practice program.

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.

Nearly 170 Spring 2021 Honors College graduating seniors earned a distinction or laureate for their mastery of honors curriculum at Georgia State University.

Georgia State University student Jordan Keesler has received the Outstanding Graduate Student Award in recognition of academic achievement. Keesler, of Rising Fawn, is a Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies student in the College of Arts & Sciences. The College of Arts & Sciences provides a skills-based liberal arts and sciences education for Atlanta's diverse, next-generation workforce.

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.

This award is given to students who have demonstrated academic achievement, have strong leadership skills, and strong potential as future health IT professionals.

Georgia State University student Victoria Folayan has received the Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award in recognition of academic achievement. Folayan, of Kennesaw, is a Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies major in the College of Arts & Sciences. The College of Arts & Sciences provides a skills-based liberal arts and sciences education for Atlanta's diverse, next-generation workforce.

Astronomy Ph.D. student Beena Meena has won the first place in the Georgia State University Doctoral Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition. It is a research communication competition which helps to develop academic, presentation and research communication skills. It supports the development of students' capacities to effectively explain their research in language appropriate to an intelligent but non-specialist audience. Graduate students have three minutes to present compelling orations on their thesis or dissertation topics and their significance. Meena won the top award for her video description of her doctoral dissertation: "Role of Supermassive Black Holes Winds in Galaxy Evolution."

Sarah Bramblett, an English Rhetoric & Composition Ph.D. student at Georgia State University, placed second in the Three Minute Thesis doctoral competition. Three Minute Thesis (3MT) is a research communication competition which helps to develop academic, presentation and research communication skills. It supports the development of students' capacities to effectively explain their research in language appropriate to an intelligent but non-specialist audience.

Nu Rho Psi, the national neuroscience honor society, awarded a Georgia State University Honors College student with an Undergraduate Research Grant.

Udagamage Kushan Wijewardena, a doctoral candidate in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Georgia State University, was named International Graduate Student of the Year. Since 2012, the International Education Awards have recognized outstanding faculty, staff and students for their commitment to international education. Awards are given during the annual International Honorary Reception during International Education Week in November. In 2018, the Sheth Awards were established to recognize one distinguished faculty member and one exceptional international alum for their achievements.

English Department doctoral graduate Alan Swirsky was awarded the 2019-2020 Graduate Writing Award by the department. Each year, English Department faculty serving on the Awards Committee conduct a blind review of top essays, nominated by department instructors and professors, from courses at all levels.

Carlye Anne Schock, an doctoral student studying English at Georgia State University, was awarded the Wade Family Endowment. The endowment was established in honor of alums Rodney D. Wade (B.A. in English Literature) and Randy A. Wade (B.A. in Political Science), to provide support for students in the departments of English and Political Science.

Sarah Bramblett, a senior studying English at Georgia State University, was awarded the Wade Family Endowment. The endowment was established in honor of alums Rodney D. Wade (B.A. in English Literature) and Randy A. Wade (B.A. in Political Science), to provide support for students in the departments of English and Political Science.

Evan Fullerton, a doctoral student studying neuroscience at Georgia State University, has received a 2019-2020 Molecular Basis of Disease (MBD) Outstanding Fellow Award. This award is accorded on the basis of outstanding contributions to research, future promise as a researcher, and originality, imagination and significance of research.

Kelsi Quick, an undergraduate studying political science at Georgia State University, has won two research awards at the GSU Undergraduate Research Conference (GSURC) for her paper entitled, "Double Standards? Approval Ratings of Male and Female Prime Ministers During National Security Crises." She was honored during the Spring 2020 semester by the College of Arts & Sciences for earning both awards during the 2019-20 academic year. Quick was awarded the first place Global Engagement Award from the Office of International Initiatives (OII) and second place in Social & Behavioral Sciences. The OII award is a new award that recognizes outstanding presentations on research or creative work addressing global or international issues. Ms. Quick won against 180 other student participants during the 14th annual GSURC, which took a virtual format in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The research she presented is a result of two years of work under the supervision and mentorship of Dr. Ryan Carlin.

Dwayne Boddie received the Outstanding M.A.T. Student Award in Mathematics and Science 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 master of arts in teaching program based on academic achievement, teaching expertise, community service and a commitment to excellence.

Brittney Bryan received the Outstanding M.A.T. Student Award in Language Arts and Social Studies 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 master of arts in teaching program based on academic achievement, teaching expertise, community service and a commitment to excellence.

PJ Miller received the Outstanding Ph.D. in Teaching and Teacher Education Award from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Honors Day celebration.

Aireane Montgomery received the Outstanding M.A.T. Student Award in Social Studies Education from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Honors Day celebration.

Kiyana Fields received the Outstanding M.A.T. Student Award in Science Education from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Honors Day celebration.

Two students received the Outstanding M.Ed. (GOML) Student Award in Science Education from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Honors Day celebration.