Georgia State University

Kiara McKay is the 2025 recipient of the Outstanding SLIP Student Award, which is given to an outstanding deaf studies student concentrating in sign language interpreting who demonstrates an outstanding commitment to the sign language interpreting field and shows promise as a future interpreter.

Congratulations to the Georgia State University College of Law team for their strong performance in the William W. Daniel National Mock Trial Competition. Their success was recognized on Georgia State's Spring 2025 Honor Day. This prestigious competition is hosted annually in Atlanta by the Georgia State Bar Young Lawyers Division. It attracts top trial advocacy teams from across the country. The Georgia State Law team demonstrated exceptional courtroom skills, persuasive storytelling and a deep understanding of trial procedure.

Erika Tyson is the 2025 recipient of the Outstanding Dissertation Award for Curriculum and Instruction, which is given to an outstanding student in the curriculum and instruction doctoral program for academic achievement, teaching expertise, community service and a commitment to excellence.

Caroline Rabalais receives the Outstanding Ph.D. Student Award in Language and Literacy Education, which is given to an outstanding student in the college's language and literacy doctoral program who displays academic achievement, teaching expertise, community service and a commitment to excellence.

Michelle Fuller recieved the 2025 Outstanding M.Ed. Student Award in Literacy Education, which is given to a student in the M.Ed. in Literacy Education program who displays academic achievement, teaching expertise, community service and a commitment to excellence.

Jonathan Peraza Campos recieved the 2025 Outstanding M.A.T. Student Award in English Education, which is given to a student in the M.A.T. (Master of Arts in Teaching) in English Education program that demonstrates academic achievement, teaching expertise, community service and a commitment to excellence.

Georgia State University College of Law congratulates the recipients of the Alex Pata Public Interest Leadership Award. This award recognizes students who demonstrate exceptional leadership, commitment and passion for public interest law. Named for the late Alex Patafio, the award honors her legacy by celebrating public interest-minded students who work to advance social justice, serve underrepresented communities and inspire others through their dedication to public service.

Georgia State University College of Law proudly congratulates Amani Grant and Ayanna Grant for being selected as recipients of the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys (GABWA) Foundation Scholarship. This prestigious scholarship recognizes law students who exemplify academic excellence, leadership and a strong commitment to the legal profession and their community.

The Wayne S. Kell Award for Academic Achievement is given to the senior who has achieved the highest scholastic average for all course work taken at Georgia State.

The Excellence in Research Award is given for exceptional performance in research involvement as a master's student in communication sciences and disorders.

The Lakendra Fort Kindness Award is given by Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development for exemplifying kindness towards others and taking the initiative to provide support to and collaborate with fellow students, staff and faculty.

Perry Houck is the 2024 recipient of the Outstanding Academic Achievement Award, given for exceptional performance in academic coursework in communication sciences and disorders.

Ally Tankersley is the 2024 recipient of the Outstanding Student Clinician Award, given for excellence and creativity in clinical skills in communication disorders.

Macy Diehl is the 2024 recipient of the Outstanding Community Service Award, given for exceptional community service at the local, state or national level as a master's student in communication sciences and disorders.

Alicia Culberson is the 2024 recipient of the Outstanding Master's Student Award, given in recognition of outstanding scholarship and clinical service in the communication sciences and disorders master's degree program.

Adrianne Robertson is the 2024 recipient of the Outstanding Dissertation in Counselor Education and Practice Award, given in recognition of a dissertation of especially high quality and potential impact in the field of counselor education and practice.

The Outstanding Doctoral Student Award in Counselor Education and Practice is given to a doctoral student in recognition of academic performance, service to the department and professional promise.

The Outstanding Dissertation in Counseling Psychology Award is given in recognition of a dissertation of especially high quality and potential impact in the field of counseling psychology.

The Outstanding Doctoral Student Award in Counseling Psychology is given to a doctoral student in recognition of academic performance, service to the department and professional promise.

The Outstanding Rehabilitation Counseling Student Award is given to a master's student in the rehabilitation counseling program in recognition of a strong commitment to the profession and advocating for people with disabilities.

The Outstanding Clinical Mental Health Counseling Student Award is given to master's students in the clinical mental health counseling program in recognition of leadership, service, advocacy, scholarship and mentorship.

The Outstanding School Counseling Student Award is given to a master's student in the school counseling program in recognition of initiative, leadership, advocacy and service to the school counseling profession and program.

The Outstanding Dissertation in School Psychology Award is given in recognition of a dissertation of especially high quality and potential impact in the field of school psychology.

The Outstanding Doctoral Student Award in School Psychology is given to a school psychology doctoral student in recognition of academic performance, service to the department and professional promise.

The Outstanding School Psychology Student Award is given to a master's or educational specialist student in the school psychology program in recognition of initiative, leadership, advocacy and service to the school psychology profession and program.

The Outstanding Undergraduate in Elementary and Early Childhood Education and Special Education Award is given by the Georgia State University College of Education & Human Development in recognition of excellence and scholarship in the bachelor of science in education program in elementary education with concentrations in preschool through grade five and special education general curriculum.

The Outstanding Undergraduate in Elementary and Early Childhood Education Award, given by the Georgia State University College of Education & Human Development in recognition of excellence and scholarship in the bachelor of science in education program in elementary education with a concentration in preschool through grade five.

Carina Windom is the 2024 recipient of the Lorene C. Pilcher Outstanding Dissertation Award from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development. This award is given in recognition of a dissertation of especially high quality and potential impact in the field of early childhood and elementary education.

Jessica Chatman, Jenny Douglas and LaTasha Lampkin are the 2024 recipients of the Outstanding Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership Student Award from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development. This award is given to students who have exhibited academic excellence, leadership and service in the educational leadership doctor of education program.

Christine Mattke is the 2024 recipient of the Outstanding Tier I Educational Leadership Student Award of Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development. It is given to a student in the educational leadership program who has had an outstanding clinical experience related to K-12 leadership.