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.
James Ancil Lewis Award
This award, established in memory of James Ancil Lewis, honors his exemplary work in respiratory therapy: from his graduation in 1973 until his death in 1992. This award is given to a junior(s) in the program who exemplifies Mr. Lewis' characteristics of service to others, particularly in clinical work and direct patient care.
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2023 May 5
Department of Physical Therapy 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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2023 May 5
Graduate Nursing Student Service Award
The Graduate 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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2023 May 5
Grady Scholars
The Grady Scholars is a scholarship awarded to undergraduate nursing students who have committed to serving the Atlanta community by practicing at Grady Hospital following graduation.
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2023 May 5
Keystone Award
The Keystone Award is given to a student or students who, through example, maintain the structure and integrity of the class. Awardees demonstrate a strong commitment to the physical therapy profession, are avid patient advocates, and are respected by faculty and peers.
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2023 May 5
Georgia State Student Sakinah Muhammed-Worsham Receives Pre-Medicine Funding Award
Georgia State University student Sakinah Muhammed-Worsham recently received the Drs. Kennedy and Nettey Premedical Award. Muhammed-Worsham, of Peachtree City, is a Bachelor's student in Biology in the College of Arts and Sciences. This award was established to alleviate financial barriers for students at Georgia State University applying to medical school programs by assisting with funding for admissions test preparation materials. The College of Arts and Sciences provides a skill-based liberal arts and sciences education for Atlanta's diverse, next-generation workforce.
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2023 May 5
Occupational Therapy Research Excellence Award
The Occupational Therapy Research Excellence Award goes to the student(s) who makes (made) outstanding contribution to the research efforts of the department and exhibit potential to become a significant contributor in the field of occupational therapy research.
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2023 May 4
Occupational Therapy Academic Excellence Award
The Occupational Therapy Academic Excellence Award is given to a graduating second year student with a GPA of 4.0 in the occupational therapy program who also exhibits overall academic excellence.
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2023 May 4
Occupational Therapy Student Service Excellence Award
This award is given to the Occupational Therapy student who maintains the structure and integrity of the class. This student has a strong commitment to the occupational therapy profession, is an avid patient advocate and is respected by faculty and peers.
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2023 May 4
Georgia State Student Claude-Henry Pierre Receives World Languages and Cultures Award
Georgia State University student Claude-Henry Pierre recently received the World Languages and Cultures Student of the Year award. Pierre, of Auburn, Ga., is a Bachelor's student in World Languages and Cultures in the College of Arts and Sciences. The College of Arts and Sciences provides a skill-based liberal arts and sciences education for Atlanta's diverse, next-generation workforce.
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2023 May 4
Sara M. Hunt Clinical Excellence Award
The Sara M. Hunt Clinical Excellence Award is given to a Coordinated Program student who has displayed outstanding performance in the clinical setting.
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2023 May 4
Johnnie W. Prothro Academic Excellence Award
The Johnnie W. Prothro Academic Excellence Award is given to an undergraduate student in the Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions who has achieved a high level of academic excellence in the nutrition program.
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2023 May 4
Georgia State University Outstanding Coordinated Program Student Award
Georgia State University recognizes one outstanding nutrition Coordinated Program student each year. Criteria for the award include academic achievement, demonstrated leadership, and potential as a future dietetics professional.
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2023 May 4
Georgia State University Outstanding Graduate Student Award
This award is given to a graduate student or students with outstanding academic performance and professional contributions.
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2023 May 4
Outstanding Master's in Health Sciences 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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2023 May 4
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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2023 May 4
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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2023 May 4
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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2023 May 4
Georgia State University Student Yoon Namkung Receives Travel Grant
Georgia State University student Yoon Namkung recently received a travel grant to present research at the American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL). Namkung, of Seoul, South Korea, is a Ph.D. student in Applied Linguistics & ESL at the College of Arts and Sciences. Yoon will be presenting with Professor Ute Roemer on their work titled "L2 learners' use of phrase-frames across proficiency levels: Comparing written and oral production." Her travel grant is from Comite International Permanent des Linguistes/Permanent International Committee of Linguists. The AAAL 2023 Conference is a research conference known for its comprehensive linguistic research. The College of Arts and Sciences provides a skill-based liberal arts and sciences education for Atlanta's diverse, next-generation workforce.
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2023 May 3
Georgia State University Student Sam Sabin Watts Receives Graduate Teaching Award
Georgia State University student Sam Sabin Watts recently received the Walter F. Daves Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award.This award is made annually to a graduate student who has been an outstanding instructor in the Department of Psychology.
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2023 Mar 14
Georgia State University Student Bella Palumbo Receives Psychology Scholarship
Georgia State University student Bella Palumbo has received the Bailey M. Wade Memorial Scholarship. The Bailey M. Wade Memorial Scholarship was established in honor of the department's first chair and honors students who demonstrate need as well as the goals and values demonstrated by Professor Wade.
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2023 Mar 14
Georgia State University Student Ifrah Sheikh Receives Award for Psychology Research
Georgia State University student Ifrah Sheikh recently received the John Warkentin Memorial Award. The John Warkentin Memorial Award is presented annually to Georgia State clinical psychology graduate students who show outstanding potential in psychotherapy.
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2023 Mar 14
Georgia State University Student Kamilla Bonnesen Receives Psychology and Statistics Award
Georgia State University student Kamilla Bonnesen recently received the Percival Rogers Statistics Award. This award is made annually to a graduate student who has shown outstanding development and ability in the use of statistics in psychology.
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2023 Mar 14
Georgia State University Student Abby Robbertz Receives Outstanding Student Award
Georgia State University student Abigail "Abby" Robbertz recently received the Richard Morrell Outstanding Graduate Student Award. This award is made annually to an outstanding graduate student in the Department of Psychology or a student who has earned the Ph.D. within the year.
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2023 Mar 14
Georgia State University Student Analynn Bustamante Receives Award for Dissertation
Georgia State University student Analynn Bustamante was recently selected for the 2022 Duolingo English Test Doctoral Dissertation Awards. The award was given to support her dissertation research.
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2023 Jan 23
Georgia State University Student Xian Li Receives Award for Dissertation
Georgia State University student Xian (Jan) Li was recently selected for the 2022 Duolingo English Test Doctoral Dissertation Awards.
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2023 Jan 23
Georgia State University Student Kylie Szymanski Receives Award at Psychology Research Conference
Georgia State University student Kylie Szymanski recently received the General 1st Place Award at Georgia State's Psychology Undergraduate Research Conference. Georgia State's Psychology Undergraduate Research Conference was held in November.
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2023 Jan 23
Georgia State University Student Naveen Thourani Receives Award at Psychology Research Conference
Georgia State University student Naveen Thourani recently received the 2nd Place General Award at Georgia State's Psychology Undergraduate Research Conference. Georgia State's Psychology Undergraduate Conference was held in November.
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2023 Jan 23
Georgia State University Student Kathleen Friedlein Receives Award at Psychology Research Conference
Georgia State University student Kathleen Friedlein recently received the 3rd Place General Award at Georgia State's Psychology Undergraduate Research Conference. Georgia State's Psychology Undergraduate Conference was held in November.
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2023 Jan 23
Georgia State University Student Gabriann Thomas Receives Diversity Award at Psychology Research Conference
Georgia State University student Gabriann Thomas recently received the 1st Place Diversity Award at Georgia State's Psychology Undergraduate Research Conference. Georgia State's Psychology Undergraduate Conference was held in November.
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2023 Jan 23