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.
Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education Conference Presentation
Instructional technology doctoral student Gozde Uzun co-authored a paper entitled, "Self-Regulation, Self-Efficacy and Fear of Failure Interactions with How Novices Use LLMs to Solve Programming Problems," which has been accepted for the Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education Conference.
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Apr 4
Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation Scholarships
Communication sciences and disorders master's students Becky Hogan, Calia Howse and Claire Warner received GSHFoundation Scholarships from the Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation.
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Apr 4
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American Physical Therapy Association of Georgia Award
Educational psychology doctoral student Anne Lorio received a $1,000 award from the American Physical Therapy Association of Georgia (APTA Georgia) for her dissertation research.
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Apr 4
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American Institutes for Research's Pipeline Partnership Program
Instructional technology doctoral student Kristin Hemingway has been selected for the American Institutes for Research's Pipeline Partnership Program.
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Apr 4
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David Jemel Holloman Memorial Scholarship
Jacqueline Hernandez Castaneda and Ella Cohen received the David Jemel Holloman Memorial Scholarship at the college's 2024 Scholars Reception.
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Apr 4
Lorene C. Pilcher Scholarship
Three students received the Lorene C. Pilcher Scholarship at the College of Education & Human Development's 2024 Scholars Reception.
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Apr 4
Karen and George McCarty Scholarship
Twenty students received the Karen and George McCarty Scholarship at the college's 2024 Scholars Reception.
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Apr 4
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Kenneth and Mary Matheny Professorship in Counseling and Psychology Scholarship
Twelve students received the Kenneth and Mary Matheny Professorship in Counseling and Psychology Scholarship at the college's 2024 Scholars Reception.
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Apr 4
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American Institutes for Research's Equity Initiative Fellowship
Doctoral students Roti Chakraborty and Alex Johnson were selected for the American Institutes for Research's Equity Initiative Fellowship.
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Apr 4
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Alam Co-Authors Article in Clinical Biomechanics
Kinesiology doctoral student Tasnuva Alam co-authored an article entitled, "Dynamic Gait Stability in Children with and without Down Syndrome During Overground Walking," which was published in Clinical Biomechanics.
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Mar 20
Newell Selected for 14th Annual Asa G. Hilliard III and Barbara A. Sizemore Research Course on African Americans and Education
Educational psychology doctoral student Mi'Kayla Newell has been selected to participate in the 14th Annual Asa G. Hilliard III and Barbara A. Sizemore Research Course on African Americans and Education.
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Mar 20
Chang Named 2024-2025 Chi Sigma Iota Leadership Fellow
Counselor education and practice doctoral student Mia Kim Chang has been selected as a 2024-2025 Chi Sigma Iota (CSI) Leadership Fellow.
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Mar 20
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Griffey Co-Authors Article in Clinical Linguistics and Phonetics
Communication sciences and disorders doctoral student Hannah Griffey co-authored an article entitled, "Dialect Identification, Intelligibility Ratings and Acceptability Ratings of Dysarthric Speech in Two American English Dialects," which was published in Clinical Linguistics and Phonetics.
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Mar 20
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Cerrato, Sanders Co-Author Article in Foreign Language Annals
Early childhood and elementary education doctoral students Maria Cerrato and Elizabeth Sanders co-authored an article entitled, "How Dual Language Bilingual Education Preservice Teachers Draw Upon and Develop Students' Sociocultural Competence," which was published in Foreign Language Annals.
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Mar 20
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2023-2024 Wellness in the Law Society Leaders
The Wellness in the Law Society's mission is to provide students with a comprehensive approach to wellness, encompassing mental, physical, social, emotional, intellectual, professional, and inner purpose/values. Through a variety of initiatives, they aim to offer educational opportunities throughout the academic year, focusing on promoting wellness, health, and balance.
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Mar 19
American Constitution Society 2023-2024
The American Constitution Society at Georgia State University is comprised of law students committed to championing the enduring significance of the U.S. Constitution and its core principles: safeguarding individual rights and liberties, fostering genuine equality, ensuring access to justice, upholding democracy, and promoting the rule of law. This organization believes in the transformative potential of the law to positively impact the lives of every individual.
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Feb 26
Fall 2023 Graduation
More than 3,000 students earned degrees at the associate's, bachelor's, master's, specialist and doctoral levels, in addition to undergraduate- and graduate-level academic certificates during the Fall 2023 semester.
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Feb 5
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Summer 2023 Graduation
More than 2,000 students earned degrees at the associate's, bachelor's and graduate levels during the Summer 2023 semester.
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Jan 29
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Tyler Williams Co-Authors Article in International Journal of Sport Communication
Kinesiology doctoral student Tyler Williams co-authored an article entitled, "Media Framing of Athletic Department Major Infractions: A 5-Year Review of Historically Black Colleges and Universities," which was published in the International Journal of Sport Communication.
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Jan 29
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Eleanor Yan Co-Authors Article in Behavioral and Brain Sciences Journal
Educational psychology doctoral student Eleanor Yan co-authored an article entitled, "Reading Comprehension and Constructive Learning: Policy Considerations in the Age of Artificial Intelligence," which was published in the journal Policy Insights from the Behavioral and Brain Sciences.
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Jan 29
Tasnuva Alam Co-Authors Study in Clinical Biomechanics Journal
Kinesiology doctoral student Tasnuva Alam co-authored an article entitled, "Dynamic Gait Stability in Children with and without Down Syndrome During Overground Walking," which was published in Clinical Biomechanics.
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Jan 29
National Black Law Students Association, Ronald J. Freeman Chapter
The Black Law Student Association strives to promote the educational and professional needs and goals of Black law students. We seek to influence the legal community to bring about meaningful change that addresses the needs and concerns of the Black community. BLSA (pronounced bahl - sa) attempts to effectuate these goals by mentoring our members and by bringing our membership into contact with practicing attorneys in nearly every legal practice area. Also, BLSA sponsors innovative and informative forums, which address current issues in legal practice and general issues that affect the community at large.
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Jan 29
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Environmental Law Society 2023-2024 Officers
The Environmental Law Society (ELS) is a student group at our law school focused on environmental, real estate, and energy law. ELS hosts events, attends conferences, engages in community service, and offers opportunities for outdoor activities and moot court competitions.
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Jan 29
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Fall 2023 President's List
To be eligible for the President's List, degree-seeking students must have earned a GPA of at least 4.0 for a minimum of nine semester hours of academic credit taken at Georgia State during the fall or spring term with no incompletes for the semester. Eligible students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 for all classes taken at Georgia State.
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Jan 25
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Fall 2023 Dean's List
To be eligible for the Dean's List, degree-seeking students must have earned a GPA of at least 3.5 for a minimum of nine semester hours of academic credit taken at Georgia State during the fall or spring term with no incompletes for the semester. Eligible students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 for all classes taken at Georgia State.
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Jan 25
Student Trial Lawyers Association
Georgia State University College of Law extends its congratulations to the newest mock trial team of the Student Trial Lawyers Association for the 2023-2024 academic year. This signifies STLA's commitment to providing students with real courtroom experience, facilitated by professional attorneys and participation in national competitions, bridging the gap between classroom learning and practical legal skills. Notably, many graduates who have been part of STLA go on to successful careers as litigators and district attorneys. In 2020, Georgia State University achieved a remarkable 21st ranking in the U.S. News & World Report for its outstanding Trial Advocacy Programs. This recognition is well-deserved, as the Student Trial Lawyers Association has a proven track record of excellence, boasting an impressive record of 16 national championships, 15 regional championships, and seven second-place finishes in national competitions.
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Jan 8
Latasha Lampkin Published Article in Educational Research Quarterly
Educational leadership doctoral student Latasha Lampkin authored an article entitled, "Using Action Research to Examine the Effect of Collaborative Practices on Student Test Scores," which was published in Educational Research Quarterly.
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Jan 8
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Rebecca Ban - Georgia State Dissertation Grant Recipient
Kinesiology doctoral student Rebecca Ban is one of 12 Georgia State University students who received one of the university's internal grant awards for dissertations.
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Jan 8
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Neuroscience student presents at International American Heart Association
Neuroscience student Vishrut Thaker presented at the International American Heart Association to show the effects of mental stress on the heart and how he is creating more space for mental health advocacy, education and wellness across Georgia State University with his organization, MannMukti.
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Jan 8
2023 Study Abroad Student of the Year (Niki Nourollahi)
Niki Nourollahi (J.D. '23) has been named the Georgia State University "Study Abroad Student of the Year." Nourollahi is a recent graduate of Georgia State University's College of Law Class of 2023. During her second year of law school, Niki spent her spring semester studying international law at Aarhus University. Niki also previously studied abroad during her undergraduate education at Georgia State University's Robinson College of Business with Toulouse Business School in Toulouse, France for six months. Upon returning to Georgia State Law from Denmark, Niki has maintained relationships with her friends abroad and assisted new international exchange students in Atlanta as they arrived. She is passionate about her study-abroad experience and loves to share with others how the experience has enriched her life. Niki has recently accepted an associate position with Burr & Forman LLP in Atlanta as part of their corporate and tax practice group, with a concentration in securities transactional work. She hopes to continue traveling, connecting with others, and incorporating international law into her career as it moves forward. Learn more about the Study Abroad Student of the Year Award.
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Jan 8