Georgia State University

Two students received the Outstanding Research, Measurement and Statistics Ph.D. 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 doctoral students who have exhibited academic excellence in the research, measurement and statistics program.

The Honors College at Georgia State University named new ambassadors for the 2020-2021 academic year. Honors College Amabassadors represent a diverse and dedicated group of outstanding honors students and are active in recruitment, alumni and campus events, where they serve as representatives of the Georgia State Honors College.

The Alonzo F. and Norris B. Herndon Human Rights Scholarship is awarded to qualified Honors College students who are engaged in advancing human rights through scholarship, research, creative work, leadership or community service.

The Empowering Excellence Award is a scholarship that recognizes high-performing, first-generation students from underrepresented groups in the Honors College at Georgia State University.

The Dugald Hudson Memorial Scholarship provides financial support for students in the Honors College at Georgia State who have overcome a significant obstacle or challenge.

The Parent's Club Award is a scholarship for students in the Honors College at Georgia State University who demonstrate their involvement in the honors community outside the classroom. The scholarship is sponsored by parents of current and graduated honors students.

Tyler Lawhead, who earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy and Spanish from Georgia State University, was awarded the English Teaching Assistant Award by the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. The Fulbright Student Fellowship provides students with the opportunity to live and work abroad. To be competitive for the fellowship, candidates must have an excellent academic background, demonstrate leadership in their respective fields and be willing to serve as ambassadors during this cultural exchange.

Kidest Adane, who earned a bachelor's degree in history from Georgia State University, was selected as an alternate by the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. The Fulbright Student Fellowship provides students with the opportunity to live and work abroad. To be competitive for the fellowship, candidates must have an excellent academic background, demonstrate leadership in their respective fields and be willing to serve as ambassadors during this cultural exchange.

Deborah Santa, graduate student studying applied linguistics at Georgia State University, was selected as an alternate for the Fulbright Student Fellowship, English Teaching Assistant Award. The Fulbright Student Fellowship provides students with the opportunity to live and work abroad. To be competitive for the fellowship, candidates must have an excellent academic background, demonstrate leadership in their respective fields and be willing to serve as ambassadors during this cultural exchange.

Kiara Henry, an undergraduate studying journalism at Georgia State University, was selected as an alternate by the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. The Fulbright Student Fellowship provides students with the opportunity to live and work abroad. To be competitive for the fellowship, candidates must have an excellent academic background, demonstrate leadership in their respective fields and be willing to serve as ambassadors during this cultural exchange.

Brock Robert Holley 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.

Ann Olton, a graduate student studying anthropology, was selected as an alternate for the Fulbright Student Fellowship as an English Teaching Assistant. The Fulbright Student Fellowship provides students with the opportunity to live and work abroad. To be competitive for the fellowship, candidates must have an excellent academic background, demonstrate leadership in their respective fields and be willing to serve as ambassadors during this cultural exchange.

Jordan M. Johnson 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.

Afiya Charaniya 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).

Brittany Waltz 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.

Two students 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 dissertations of especially high quality and potential impact in the field of early childhood and elementary education.

Carrie Lorig 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 a master's student in the school psychology program in recognition of initiative, leadership, advocacy and service to the school psychology profession and program.

Megan Crawford 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.

Kenyatta B. Wheeler 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.

The Honors Thesis Pitch challenges undergraduate students to articulate their research projects in a compelling and engaging way in just three minutes or less. The competition is hosted each semester by the Honors College at Georgia State and is co-sponsored by the Center for the Advancement of Students and Alumni (CASA).

Three students received the Outstanding Doctoral Student Award in Counseling and Psychological Services from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Honors Day celebration. This award is presented to doctoral students in recognition of academic performance, service to the department and professional promise.

Sumayyah Muhammad received the Outstanding B.S.E. Student Award in Middle Level Education from Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development as part of its annual Honors Day celebration. This award is given to an outstanding student in the middle level education bachelor of science in education program based on academic achievement, teaching expertise, community service and a commitment to excellence.

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.

Erica Johns Freestone received the Outstanding Master's Thesis 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 in recognition of a master's thesis of especially high quality and potential impact in the field of communication sciences and disorders.

Erica Johns Freestone 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.

Emma Evers 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.

Annie Counts 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.

Jodi Sampson 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.

Allie Doulin 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.