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.
College Journalist of the Year Award at the Southeast Journalism Conference
The College Journalist of the Year award at the Southeast Journalism Conference (SEJC) goes to the first-place winner of the conference's individual "Best of the South" student journalism competition, awarded in Feb. 2017.
Student Competition -
2017 Feb 22
Fall 2016 Dean's List
To be eligible for the Dean's List, students must earn a 3.50 GPA for the semester and complete at least nine semester hours of academic credit with no incompletes.
Dean's List -
2017 Feb 10
Fall 2016 President's List
To be eligible for the President's List, students must earn a 4.0 GPA for the semester and complete at least nine semester hours of academic credit with no incompletes.
President's List -
2017 Feb 10
Fall 2016 Associate's Degree Graduation
Hundreds of students at Georgia State University's Perimeter College earned associate's degrees in December 2016.
Graduation -
2017 Feb 10
Fall 2016 Doctoral Graduation
More than 70 Georgia State University doctoral students received their degrees during the Fall 2016 semester, and were honored at a Ph.D. commencement and hooding ceremony on Dec. 15, 2016, at the Rialto Center for the Arts in Atlanta.
Graduation -
2017 Feb 9
Fall 2016 Doctor of Physical Therapy Graduate
Jessica Johnson earned a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the Byrdine F. Lewis School of Nursing and Health Professions at Georgia State University's 102nd commencement, held Dec. 14, 2016 at the Georgia Dome.
Graduation -
2017 Feb 9
Fall 2016 Bachelor's Degree Graduation
More than 1,000 students earned bachelor's degrees at Georgia State University's 102nd commencement, held Dec. 14, 2016 at the Georgia Dome.
Graduation -
2017 Feb 9
Fall 2016 Master's Degree Graduates
More than 600 students earned their master's degrees at Georgia State University's 102nd commencement, held Dec. 14, 2016 at the Georgia Dome.
Graduation -
2017 Feb 9
Fall 2016 Law (J.D.) Graduates
The Georgia State University College of Law conferred juris doctor (J.D.) degrees to more than 20 students during the Fall 2016 semester.
Graduation -
2017 Feb 9
Fall 2016 LL.M. Graduate
Renata Lillywhite, of Marietta, received an LL.M. degree from the Georgia State University College of Law during the Fall 2016 semester.
Graduation -
2017 Feb 9
Authored Academic Study
This public health PhD student co-authored an academic study on the use of electronic nicotine delivery systems among adults with mental health conditions.
Business/professional -
2017 Feb 9
Mathematicians of Color Alliance Solve-A-Thon
Amadou Bah of Lithonia was selected to attend the national Mathematicians of Color Alliance Solve-A-Thon at Iowa State University.
Student Competition -
2017 Feb 6
Authored Academic Study
This public health PhD student co-authored an academic study on predicting colorectal cancer stages at diagnosis.
Business/professional -
2017 Feb 6
Authored Academic Study
This public health PhD student co-authored an academic study on menthol flavored cigarette use among African-American, Hispanic, and white young and middle-aged adult smokers.
Business/professional -
2017 Feb 6
Authored Academic Study
This public health PhD student co-authored an academic study on HIV risk factors among transgender women in Atlanta.
Business/professional -
2017 Feb 6
Authored Academic Study
This public health PhD student co-authored an academic study on HIV risk factors among transgender women in Atlanta.
Business/professional -
2017 Feb 6
Beacon Society Award
The Beacon Society Award is an annual prize awarded to individuals who are dedicated to exposing young people to the study of Sherlock Holmes stories.
Achievement (Other) -
2017 Jan 30
Law Review Board (2017-2018)
Georgia State University Law Review is a legal journal published four times per year by second- and third-year Georgia State Law students who have demonstrated outstanding writing and academic skills.
Club or Organization -
2017 Jan 30
Welch MFA Student Elham Masoudi Included in Focus Iran 2: Contemporary Photography and Video Biennial
Congratulations to 3rd Year MFA candidate Elham Masoudi who is included in the "Focus Iran 2: Contemporary Photography and Video" biennial at The Craft & Folk Art Museum (CAFAM). The second biennial juried exhibition is co-presented with the Farhang Foundation and opens on January 29.
Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement -
2017 Jan 31
Krystle Lynn Caraballo Receives ASC 2016 Ruth D. Peterson Minority Award
The American Society of Criminology's Ruth D. Peterson Fellowship for Racial and Ethnic Diversity is designed to encourage students of color, especially those from racial and ethnic groups underrepresented in the field, to enter the field of criminology and criminal justice, and to facilitate the completion of their degrees.
Academic Award -
2017 Jan 27
STLA Team Advances to Octofinal
Four Georgia State Law students, Sean Robinson (J.D. '18), Cameron Mobley (J.D. '18), Andrew Navratil (J.D. '18), and Annie Yasin (J.D. '18) advanced to the octofinal round in the Buffalo Niagara Mock Trial Competition on Nov. 12-13 in Buffalo, New York.
Student Competition -
2017 Jan 27
PFWA All-Rookie Team
Wil Lutz was named to the Pro-Football Writers Association's (PFWA) All-Rookie Team. PFWA is the official voice of pro football writers, known for promoting and fighting for access to NFL personnel to best serve the public. The PFWA is made up of accredited writers who cover the NFL and the 32 teams daily.
Sports -
2017 Jan 26
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award
This award is presented to an exemplary student or student organization who has demonstrated an outstanding ability to promote multiculturalism at Georgia State University and/or the community at large.
Leadership -
2017 Jan 23
Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Career Development Award
This competitive national award is designed to eliminate the barrier of an unpaid internship by providing a $2,000 stipend for students completing their Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential.
Business/professional -
2017 Jan 26
Lori Jouty Receives a Public Management and Policy Scholarship
The Public Management and Policy (PMAP) Scholarship is awarded annually to one or more outstanding incoming M.P.A. and M.P.P. students. Recipients must maintain full-time and good standing status in the graduate program and serve as graduate research assistants in the PMAP department.
Scholarship -
2017 Jan 20
The Andrew Young School of Policy Studies' Dean's Fellowship
Established through the generosity of The Coca-Cola Foundation in honor of Ambassador Andrew Young, the Dean's Fellowship is awarded annually to an outstanding student or students pursuing a doctoral degree in the Andrew Young School. Each fellowship provides support for a period of three years of doctoral study.
Business/professional -
2017 Jan 20
Governor Joe Frank Harris Scholarship
This award is given annually in honor of former Ga. Gov. Joe Frank Harris, whose administration was noted for improvements in education, and who serves as a Distinguished Executive Fellow in the Andrew Young School. It is given to a Georgia resident student or students in the school based on academic merit.
Academic Award -
2017 Jan 20
The Andrew Young Fellowship
The Andrew Young Fellowship is awarded annually to outstanding students who are pursuing a Ph.D. in economics, public policy or criminal justice and criminology.
Business/professional -
2017 Jan 20
The Amanda G. Hyatt Fellowship
Established in honor of the late Amanda Hyatt and her legacy of commitment to public service and education, this award recognizes a graduate student in policy studies who has demonstrated leadership and a proven commitment to compassionate public service.
Business/professional -
2017 Jan 20
CARE Fellowship
The CARE Fellowship is a one-year graduate student internship program with CARE, a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. Fellows gain practical experience in various aspects of international development and global health to prepare them for careers working with various international aid organizations, financial institutions, governments and related organizations.
Business/professional -
2017 Jan 20