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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.
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Academic Award - 2021 Apr 30

Outstanding Doctoral Student Award in Counselor Education and Practice

Mary Chase Breedlove Mize received the Outstanding Doctoral Student Award in Counselor Education and Practice from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Honors Day celebration. This award is given to a doctoral student in recognition of academic performance, service to the department and professional promise.
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Academic Award - 2021 Apr 30

Outstanding Dissertation in Counselor Education and Practice Award

Mackenzie Suttles received the Outstanding Dissertation in Counselor Education and Practice 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 a dissertation of especially high quality and potential impact in the field of counselor education and practice.
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Academic Award - 2021 Apr 30

Outstanding Community Service Award in Communication Sciences and Disorders

Janae Law 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.
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Academic Award - 2021 Apr 30

Outstanding Academic Achievement Award in Communication Sciences and Disorders

Maria Frabotta 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.
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Academic Award - 2021 Apr 30

Outstanding Clinician in Communication Sciences and Disorders Award

Katelyn Reeves received the Outstanding Clinician in Communication Sciences and Disorders Award from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Honors Day celebration. This award is given for excellence and creativity in clinical skills in communication disorders.
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Academic Award - 2021 Apr 30

Excellence in Research Award in Communication Sciences and Disorders

Kathryn Brewer 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.
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Academic Award - 2021 Apr 30

Outstanding Master's Student Award in Communication Sciences and Disorders

Mary Clare Patterson 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. This award is given for outstanding scholarship and clinical service in the communication sciences and disorders master's degree program.
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Academic Award - 2021 Apr 30

Excellence in Leadership Award in Communication Sciences and Disorders

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.
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Academic Award - 2021 Apr 30

Outstanding B.I.S. in Human Learning and Development Student Award

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.
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Academic Award - 2021 Apr 30

Georgia State University Graduate Student Receives Doctoral Award In Neuroscience

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.
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Academic Award - 2021 Apr 30

Georgia State University Graduate Student Receives Award In Neuroscience

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.
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Academic Award - 2021 Apr 30

Georgia State University Graduate Student Earns Applied Linguistics Award

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.
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Academic Award - 2021 Apr 30

Georgia State University Student Receives Award For Excellence In Philosophy

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.
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Academic Award - 2021 Apr 30

Georgia State University Student Receives Philosophy Award

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.
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Academic Award - 2021 Apr 30

Georgia State University Geosciences Student Earns Award In Cartography

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.
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Academic Award - 2021 Apr 30

Nursing Student Service Award

The Nursing Student Service Award recognizes a student for outstanding service as the student representative to the Doctor of Nursing Practice program.
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Academic Award - 2021 Apr 30

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.
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Academic Award - 2021 Apr 30

Honors College Graduation Recognition

Nearly 170 Spring 2021 Honors College graduating seniors earned a distinction or laureate for their mastery of honors curriculum at Georgia State University.
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Academic Award - 2021 Apr 30

Georgia State University Graduate Student Receives Academic Recognition

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.
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Academic Award - 2021 Apr 29

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.
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Academic Award - 2021 Apr 29

Outstanding B.I.S. in Health Informatics Program Award

This award is given to students who have demonstrated academic achievement, have strong leadership skills, and strong potential as future health IT professionals.
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Academic Award - 2021 Apr 29

Georgia State University Undergraduate Student Receives Academic Recognition

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.
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Academic Award - 2021 Apr 29

Nu Rho Psi Undergraduate Research Grant

Nu Rho Psi, the national neuroscience honor society, awarded a Georgia State University Honors College student with an Undergraduate Research Grant.
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Academic Award - 2020 Dec 7

Three Minute Thesis Doctoral Competition

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."
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Academic Award - 2020 Sep 15

Three Minute Thesis Doctoral Competition

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.
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Academic Award - 2020 Sep 15

International Graduate Student of the Year

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.
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Academic Award - 2020 Sep 15

Graduate Writing Award

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.
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Academic Award - 2020 Jul 29

Wade Family Endowment Award

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.
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Academic Award - 2020 Jul 29

Wade Family Endowment Award

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.
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Academic Award - 2020 Jul 29
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