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.
Outstanding Undergraduate in Elementary and Early Childhood Education Award
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.
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May 24
Lorene C. Pilcher Outstanding Dissertation Award
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.
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May 9
Outstanding Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership Student Award
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.
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May 9
Outstanding Tier I Educational Leadership Student Award
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.
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May 9
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Outstanding Tier II Educational Leadership Student Award
Whitney Decaminada is the 2024 recipient of the Outstanding Tier II Educational Leadership Student Award from Georgia State University's College of Education and Human Development. This award is given to a student in the educational leadership Tier II program who has demonstrated outstanding work with site-based action research and clinical experiences.
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May 9
Outstanding Research, Measurement and Statistics Ph.D. Student Award
Boshi Wang is the 2024 recipient of the Outstanding Research, Measurement and Statistics Ph.D. Student Award, given to a doctoral student who has exhibited academic excellence in the research, measurement and statistics program.
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May 9
Outstanding Social Foundations Graduate Teaching Assistant Award
Abbey Hortenstine is the 2024 recipient of the Outstanding Social Foundations Graduate Teaching Assistant Award from the Georgia State University College of Education and Human Development. This award is given to a graduate teaching assistant in recognition of outstanding teaching in the classroom and in working with individual students.
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May 9
Excellence in Leadership Award
Calia Howse is the 2024 recipient of the Excellence in Leadership Award, given for exceptional performance in leadership at the local, state or national level as a master's student in communication sciences and disorders.
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May 9
Social Foundations Doctoral Award for Scholarly Achievement
Kenneth Driggers is the 2024 recipient of the Social Foundations Doctoral Award for Scholarly Achievement from the Georgia State University College of Education and Human Development. This award is given in recognition of exceptional scholarly accomplishment through original publication by doctoral students in the social foundations doctoral program.
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May 9
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Induction Into The 1913 Society
Among the most prestigious student organizations at Georgia State University, ambassadors with The 1913 Society, named for the year the university was founded, serve as hosts for high-profile events and ceremonies. Members maintain excellent grades and carry themselves with poise and professionalism at all times.
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Apr 11
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Jeff and Debbie Rupp Endowed Scholarship in Exercise Science
Charity Bundy is the 2024 recipient of the Jeff and Debbie Rupp Endowed Scholarship in Exercise Science.
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Apr 8
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Joanne R. Nurss Endowed Scholarship in Life-Long Literacy
Burcu Demir and Fang Yan are the 2024 recipients of the Joanne R. Nurss Endowed Scholarship in Life-Long Literacy.
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Apr 8
Margaret A. Jones Scholarship
Eight students have been awarded the Margaret A. Jones Scholarship, which is presented to elementary or middle school physical education students in honor of Margaret (Peg) Jones to recognize her extraordinary achievements in preservice and continuing education of physical education teachers.
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Apr 8
Ann Dixon Demonet Early Childhood Special Education Endowed Award
Zaleaka Childs is the 2024 recipient of the Ann Dixon Demonet Early Childhood Special Education Endowed Award.
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Apr 8
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Mary Helen Huggins Memorial Scholarship
Michelle Vazquez is the 2024 recipient of the Mary Helen Huggins Memorial Scholarship.
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Apr 8
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Roslyn Hirsch Balbirer Memorial Scholarship
Wellington DeLuna is the 2024 recipient of the Roslyn Hirsch Balbirer Memorial Scholarship.
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Apr 8
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Dr. Cynthia Kuhlman and Dr. Wayne Sengstock Scholarship
Three students were named 2024 recipients of the Dr. Cynthia Kuhlman and Dr. Wayne Sengstock Scholarship.
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Apr 8
Excellence in Mathematics Teaching Award
Krista Sanders is the 2024 recipient of the Excellence in Mathematics Teaching Award.
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Apr 8
Glenn A. Vergason Scholarship for Special Education
Four students have been named 2024 recipients of the Glenn A. Vergason Scholarship for Special Education.
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Apr 8
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Jerry Robbins Endowed Scholarship in Mathematics
Patrick Akina is the 2024 recipient of the Jerry Robbins Endowed Scholarship in Mathematics.
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Apr 8
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Bradford and Patricia Ferrer Scholarship in Education
Grace Howard is the 2024 recipient of the Bradford and Patricia Ferrer Scholarship in Education.
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Apr 8
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Bradford and Patricia Ferrer Scholarship in Middle Childhood Education
Sudie Nolan-Cassimatis is the 2024 recipient of the Bradford and Patricia Ferrer Scholarship in Middle Childhood Education.
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Apr 8
Adell Street Adams Memorial Scholarship
Scott Cohen is the 2024 recipient of the Adell Street Adams Memorial Scholarship.
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Apr 8
Beverly J. Armento Endowed Doctoral Award
Shenelle Abraham-Ndiaye and Cheryll Thompson-Smith are the 2024 recipients of the Beverly J. Armento Endowed Doctoral Award.
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Apr 8
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Vivian Ophelia Spence Perrimon Scholarship
Yessica Lozada Echeverria and Jennifer Williams are the 2024 recipients of the College of Education & Human Development's Vivian Ophelia Spence Perrimon Scholarship.
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Apr 4
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JoAnna White Play Therapy Scholarship
Aleksandra Krupina is the 2024 recipient of the JoAnna White Play Therapy Scholarship, which is given to a graduate student in good standing in the Department of Counseling and Psychological Services who is dedicated to the study and clinical practice of play therapy.
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Apr 4
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Kay Chester Scholarship for Teachers in Training
Providence Blalock is the 2024 recipient of the Kay Chester Scholarship for Teachers in Training, which supports a woman pursuing a degree in teacher preparation who has the challenge of raising a family while furthering her education.
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Apr 4
Felicia and Rodney Mayfield Scholarship
Jordan Pearson is the 2024 recipient of the Felicia and Rodney Mayfield Scholarship, which recognizes a deserving undergraduate student in the College of Education & Human Development.
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Apr 4
College of Education & Human Development Scholarship
Three students received the College of Education & Human Development Scholarship from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development (CEHD) as part of its annual Scholars Reception. This scholarship recognizes individuals with outstanding accomplishments in the CEHD.
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Apr 4
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Asa G. Hilliard III Memorial Scholarship
Caroline Bedingfield Rabalais is the 2024 recipient of the Asa G. Hilliard III Memorial Scholarship, which is given in recognition of leadership, engagement in urban education settings that has improved and demonstrates promise to continue improving the educational context and/or student development and learning in these settings.
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Apr 4