Georgia State University

Georgia State University student Lauryn Wellington has earned the Tom McCollister Endowed Memorial Scholarship in Journalism. The Tom McCollister Memorial Scholarship in Journalism provides a merit-based scholarship to a student who has achieves high academic standing, is majoring in Journalism and demonstrates interest in sports journalism.

Georgia State University student Sloane Hardin has received the Wade Family Scholarship in political science. Hardin, of Suwanee, is a political science undergraduate student in the College of Arts & Sciences. This fund provides scholarship support for students in the English or Political Science and may be used for various student expenses. The College of Arts & Sciences provides a skills-based liberal arts and sciences education for Atlanta's diverse, next-generation workforce.

Georgia State University student Cinthia Diaz-Santos has received the Wade Family Scholarship in political science.This fund provides scholarship support for students in the English or Political Science and may be used for various student expenses.

Georgia State University student Demetrius Williamston has been awarded the Lawrence J. Rifkind Scholarship in Speech Communications.This scholarship was created to honor Dr. Rifkind and the positive difference that he has made in the lives of students. Awards from the scholarship provide financial support to select students majoring in Speech Communications, Dr. Rifkind's academic area of specialization.

Igola Richardson received the Outstanding Tier I Educational Leadership Student Award from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Honors Day celebration. This award is given to a student in the educational leadership program who has had an outstanding clinical experience related to K-12 leadership.

Zoe Thornton received the Outstanding Undergraduate in Elementary and Special Education Award from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Honors Day celebration. This award is given in recognition of outstanding leadership and service to the educational community in the bachelor of science in education program in elementary education with a concentration in special education.

This award is given to students who have demonstrated academic achievement, have strong leadership skills, and strong potential as future health IT professionals.

Kristen Cameron received the Outstanding Social Foundations Graduate Teaching Assistant Award from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Honors Day celebration. This award is given to a graduate teaching assistant in recognition of outstanding teaching in the classroom and in working with individual students.

Rolandria Justice-Emenuga received the Outstanding Educational Leadership Graduate Assistant Award from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Honors Day celebration. This award is given to a graduate assistant in recognition of outstanding service to the unit and field of educational leadership.

Three students received the Outstanding Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership Student Award from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Honors Day celebration. This award is given to students who have exhibited academic excellence, leadership and service in the educational leadership doctor of education program.

Mario Tiarre Pickens received the Lorene C. Pilcher Outstanding Dissertation Award from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Honors Day celebration. 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.

Andrea Castillo received the Megan Gaddis Life Toucher Award from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Honors Day celebration. This award is given in recognition of outstanding first-year teachers who view the teacher-student relationship as reciprocal and create within the classroom a learning community which inspires the students and affirms their experiences and backgrounds.

Jasmine Camp and Shannon Seo received the Outstanding School Psychology Student Award from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Honors Day celebration. This award is presented to students in the school psychology program in recognition of initiative, leadership, advocacy and service to the school psychology profession and program.

Vivian Chang received the Outstanding Undergraduate in Elementary Education and ESOL Award from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Honors Day celebration.This award is given in recognition of outstanding leadership and service to the educational community in the bachelor of science in education program in elementary education with a concentration in English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL).

Faith Zabek received the Outstanding Dissertation in School Psychology Award from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Honors Day celebration. This award is given in recognition of a dissertation of especially high quality and potential impact in the field of school psychology.

Morgan Mitchell received the Outstanding School Counseling Student Award from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Honors Day celebration. This award is presented 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.

Hannah Carter received the Outstanding Rehabilitation Counseling Student Award from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Honors Day celebration. This award is presented 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.

Elise Choe received the Outstanding Doctoral Student Award in Counseling Psychology from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Honors Day celebration. This award is given to a doctoral student in recognition of academic performance, service to the department and professional promise.

Emily Srisarajivakul received the Outstanding Doctoral Student Award in School Psychology from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Honors Day celebration. This award is given to a doctoral student in recognition of academic performance, service to the department and professional promise.

Karen Shebuski received the Outstanding Dissertation in Counseling Psychology Award from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Honors Day celebration. This award is given in recognition of a dissertation of especially high quality and potential impact in the field of counseling psychology.

Two students received the Outstanding Mental Health Counseling Student Award from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Honors Day celebration. This award is presented to master's students in the mental health counseling program in recognition of leadership, service, advocacy, scholarship and mentorship.

Mary Chase Breedlove Mize received the Outstanding Doctoral Student Award in Counselor Education and Practice from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Honors Day celebration. This award is given to a doctoral student in recognition of academic performance, service to the department and professional promise.

Mackenzie Suttles received the Outstanding Dissertation in Counselor Education and Practice Award from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Honors Day celebration. This award is given in recognition of a dissertation of especially high quality and potential impact in the field of counselor education and practice.

Janae Law received the Outstanding Community Service Award in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Honors Day celebration. This award is given for exceptional community service at the local, state or national level as a master's student in communication sciences and disorders.

Maria Frabotta received the Outstanding Academic Achievement Award in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Honors Day celebration. This award is given for exceptional performance in academic coursework in communication sciences and disorders.

Katelyn Reeves received the Outstanding Clinician in Communication Sciences and Disorders Award from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Honors Day celebration. This award is given for excellence and creativity in clinical skills in communication disorders.

Kathryn Brewer received the Excellence in Research Award in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Honors Day celebration. This award is given for exceptional performance in research involvement as a master's student in communication sciences and disorders.

Mary Clare Patterson received the Outstanding Master's Student Award in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Honors Day celebration. This award is given for outstanding scholarship and clinical service in the communication sciences and disorders master's degree program.

Brittany Blanz received the Excellence in Leadership Award in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Honors Day celebration.

Mariah George received the Outstanding B.I.S. in Human Learning and Development Student Award from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development. This award is given to an undergraduate student of academic distinction who shows potential through research, community involvement and leadership by making significant contributions within the fields of human learning and development.