Georgia State University

Georgia State University conferred more than 500 master's degrees during commencement ceremonies in December 2018. More than 3,000 students earned degrees at the associate's, bachelor's, master's, professional, specialist and doctoral degree levels during the fall 2018 semester.

More than 700 students earned associate's degrees from Georgia State University's Perimeter College during the Fall 2018 semester, with more than 3,000 students earning degrees at the associate's, bachelor's, master's, professional, specialist and doctoral degree levels.

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.

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.

lfeoluwa Afon was honored by Georgia State University with the Nell Hamilton Trotter Student Leadership Award, the highest student leadership award presented by the institution.

Jacinta McDonald, an Honors College student at Georgia State University who graduated during the summer of 2018, has been recognized with the Kell Award, given to the senior who has achieved the highest scholastic average for all course work taken at Georgia State.

The Kell Award is given to the senior who has achieved the highest scholastic average for all course work taken at Georgia State.

Eliah Perez was recently honored by Georgia State University with the Kell Award, given to the senior who has achieved the highest scholastic average for all course work taken at Georgia State.

The 2018 Georgia State University Honors College Young Alumni Advisory Board Scholarship has been awarded to senior psychology major Inzul Motiwala.

Kaylee Corneilius, a dual enrollment student at Georgia State University's Perimeter College, attended the Columbia Engineering Experience in October 2018. The engineering experience at Columbia University, a selective, three-day program designed for high school seniors interested in an engineering education, particularly from backgrounds underrepresented in engineering and applied science.

College of Education & Human Development doctoral student Jacob English is one of five graduate students awarded a 2018 NCAA Graduate Student Research Grant.

Forty-two members of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Class of 2021 at Georgia State University received their white coats at the annual White Coat Ceremony and Service of Remembrance on September 6. Receiving the white coats marks the students' transition to clinical education and professional status as developing healthcare providers.

Students earned Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degrees during the spring 2018 semester from the Georgia State University Byrdine F. Lewis School of Nursing and Health Professions.

Students earned Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degrees during the spring 2018 semester from the Georgia State University Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions.

More than 2,000 students earned bachelor's degrees from Georgia State University during the spring 2018 semester.

Students earned Executive Doctorate in Business degrees during the spring 2018 semester from the Georgia State University J. Mack Robinson College of Business.

More than 800 students earned associate's degrees from Georgia State University during the spring 2018 semester.

More than 800 students earned master's degrees from Georgia State University during the spring 2018 semester.

More than 20 students earned Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) degrees from Georgia State University during the spring 2018 semester.

Students earned Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degrees from Georgia State University's College of Education and Human Development during the spring 2018 semester.

More than 80 students were awarded Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees from Georgia State University in Atlanta during the spring semester of 2018.

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.

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.

The Georgia State University Esports Varsity Smite team defeated teams from Kennesaw State University, the Savannah College of Art and Design, and the University of Georgia to win state championships in Smite and Paladins at the 2018 Georgia Esports League (GEL) Championships in May.

This award, established in memory of James Ancil Lewis, honors his exemplary work in respiratory therapy: from his graduation in 1973 until his death in 1992. This award is given to a junior(s) in the program who exemplifies Mr. Lewis' characteristics of service to others, particularly in clinical work and direct patient care.

This award is presented to the student or students who has/have most actively participated in professional activities within the community and who demonstrates high standards of professionalism.

This award is presented to graduating students who, in the opinion of the faculty, exhibit a positive professional attitude and a willingness to serve the needs of classmates, the community, and the profession of respiratory therapy.

A Ph.D. student in the School of Public Health at Georgia State University has been awarded the Provost's Dissertation Fellowship.

In memory of Dr. Virgil Jacobs, former anatomist in the physical therapy program, this award is given to the student who best exemplifies the qualities of intelligence, compassion, fairness, honesty, and sincerity in addition to outstanding scholarly anatomical competence.

This scholarship recognizes individuals who are both critical thinkers and caring, competent practitioners -- characteristics personified by Professor Gordon Cummings.