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.
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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2024 Jan 29
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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2024 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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2024 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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2024 Jan 29

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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2024 Jan 29
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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2024 Jan 25
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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2024 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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2024 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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2024 Jan 8

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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2024 Jan 8
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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2024 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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2024 Jan 8
Community for Advancing Discovery Research in Education Fellowship
Teaching and learning doctoral student Justice Ejike has been selected for one of 15 highly competitive annual fellowships with the Community for Advancing Discovery Research in Education, a resource network for STEM education researchers supported by the National Science Foundation.

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2024 Jan 8

ASHA Minority Student Leadership Program
Georgia State University communication sciences and disorders student Calia Howse was selected to participate in the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's (ASHA) Minority Student Leadership Program at the 2023 ASHA Convention.

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2024 Jan 8

Summer 2023 President's List
To be eligible for the President's List during the summer semester, degree-seeking students must have earned a GPA of at least 4.0 for a minimum of six semester hours of academic credit taken at Georgia State 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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2023 Sep 13
Summer 2023 Dean's List
To be eligible for the Dean's List during the summer semester, degree-seeking students with a minimum Georgia State cumulative GPA of 2.00 must earn a 3.50 GPA for the semester and complete at least 6 semester hours of academic credit with no incompletes.

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2023 Sep 12
Eleanor McEdwards International Opportunity Scholarship
The Eleanor McEdwards International Opportunity Scholarship is a study abroad scholarship awarded annually to an undergraduate student pursuing a degree in the College of Arts and Sciences. The scholarship was established by Dr. Colleen McEdwards and Scott Burnside in honor of her mother, Eleanor McEdwards, who was dedicated to creating and promoting opportunities for international travel and study among young people. Because of Eleanor's dedication, Dr. McEdwards was able to participate in study abroad programs throughout the former Soviet Union, and then went on to become an anchor and correspondent for CNN International.

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2023 Aug 11
Mitchell Harris Earns First John Lewis Scholarship
The first John Lewis Scholarship, which was endowed at Georgia State University in 2022 to honor the legacy of the long-time U.S. Representative and civil rights icon, has been awarded to Mitchell Harris, a Class of 2026 political science undergraduate student.

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2023 Jul 24
2023-2024 Georgia State University Law Review Members
Thirty-five rising second-year students will join Georgia State University Law Review for the 2023-2024 term. Georgia State Law students become members of Law Review by invitation, based on exceptional academic standing and performance in a rigorous writing competition. The submitted academic papers are graded by the executive board.

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2023 Jul 19

Spring 2023 Law Graduation
Georgia State University's College of Law conferred degrees to more than 190 students at the end of the spring 2023 semester. Law graduates were honored during the college's hooding ceremony on May 12, 2023, at the Georgia State University Convocation Center.

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2023 Jul 17

Spring 2023 Graduation
More than 4,000 students graduated from Georgia State University during the spring 2023 semester at the associate's, bachelor's, master's, specialist and doctoral levels.

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2023 Jun 21
Spring 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.

Dean's List -
2023 Jun 13
Spring 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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2023 Jun 13

Georgia State Gerontology Student Girish Hemrajani Receives Scholarship
Georgia State University student Girish Hemrajani recently received the Allen and Eleanor Hollingsworth Scholarship. The Hollingsworth Scholarship supports first-year students in the master's degree program in gerontology. Students must have an outstanding academic record and show a commitment to improving the quantity and quality of life for older people through internship experience, volunteering, or other experiences.

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2023 May 25

Georgia State Student Larry Hardy Receives Leadership Scholarship
Georgia State University student Larry Hardy recently received the Anne M. Eaton Endowed Scholarship. To receive this scholarship students must show potential for leadership in the field of aging,have achieved outstanding success academically, and demonstrated a commitment to improving the quality of life for older people.

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2023 May 25

Georgia State Student Erreannau Zellous Receives Gerontology Scholarship
Georgia State University student Erreannau Zellous recently received the Carol Rowe-Jones and Waymon Jones Scholarship Endowment. This scholarship supports outstanding gerontology students (undergraduate & graduate) and may be used for tuition, books, room, board, and other associated expenses.

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2023 May 24
Georgia State Student Erreannau Zellous Receives Gerontology Alumni Scholarship
Georgia State University student Erreannau Zellous recently received the Gerontology Alumni Endowed Scholarship. This scholarship is meant to provide annual scholarship awards for either undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in the Gerontology Institute.

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2023 May 24
Georgia State Student Erreannau Zellous Receives Little Scholarship in Gerontology
Georgia State University student Erreannau Zellous recently received the Harold V. and Anna Marie Little Scholarship in Gerontology. This scholarship is meant to provide annual scholarships for either undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in the Gerontology Institute.

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2023 May 24

Georgia State Student Kenny Akintola Receives Gerontology Scholarship
Georgia State University student Kenny Akintola recently received the Harold V. and Anna Marie Little Scholarship in Gerontology. This scholarship supports undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in the Gerontology Institute.

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2023 May 24

Georgia State Student Taylor Pope Receives Gerontology Scholarship
Georgia State University student Taylor Pope recently received the Harold V. and Anna Marie Little Scholarship in Gerontology. This scholarship supports undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in the Gerontology Institute.

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2023 May 24