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.
Mergers and Acquisitions CALI Award
The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction (CALI) Excellence for the Future Award is given to the highest scoring student in each law school class. Awards are given at the discretion of the faculty and in some cases two awards can be given for the same course.

Academic Award -
2016 Nov 14
Estate and Gift Taxation
The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction (CALI) Excellence for the Future Award is given to the highest scoring student in each law school class. Awards are given at the discretion of the faculty and in some cases two awards can be given for the same course.

Academic Award -
2016 Nov 14

Alexandra Borsdorf Is Mayflower Descendants Honors Scholar
Alexandra Borsdorf, a Georgia State University Perimeter College student, received the fourth annual Georgia Society of Mayflower Descendants Honors College Scholarship. The $1,500 scholarship is for students in the Georgia State University Honors College at Perimeter College who are currently history majors or intend to major in history upon transferring to a four-year institution.

Scholarship -
2016 Nov 10

International Business Honors Society Inducts Student Members
Georgia State University's Perimeter College students were recently inducted into Alpha Beta Gamma (ABG), the international honors society for business students.

Honor Society -
2016 Nov 10
Finalists for Sixth Annual Intellectual Property LawMeet Competition
Three of the finalists for this year's LawMeet Competition are law students at Georgia State University College of Law. The team won "Best Draft" during the national competition. Twenty-four teams competed in regional rounds. This year's IP LawMeet involves the drafting and negotiation of a software development, and license & hosting agreement between an education technology company and a company that provides training solutions for home health aides.

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2016 Nov 8
Summa Cum Laude
This achievement is for Georgia State Law students who maintained a GPA of 3.8 or higher through the end of the Fall 2015 semester.

Academic Award -
2016 Oct 19
Pro Bono Honors With Highest Distinction
These Georgia State University College of Law students provided 10,959 hours of pro bono service, our highest distinction. The College of Law's Pro Bono Recognition Program is designed to encourage students to engage in such activities while in law school and thus conduct themselves in accordance with the highest values and standards of the legal profession. The Class of 2016 provided 12,850.1 hours in pro bono service through April 8, 2016.

Honors List -
2016 Oct 18

Pro Bono Honors With Distinction
These Georgia State University College of Law students provided 398 hours of pro bono service, with distinction. The College of Law's Pro Bono Recognition Program is designed to encourage students to engage in such activities while in law school and thus conduct themselves in accordance with the highest values and standards of the legal profession. The Class of 2016 provided 12,850.1 hours in pro bono service through April 8, 2016.

Honors List -
2016 Oct 18

Pro Bono Honors With High Distinction
These Georgia State University College of Law students provided 1,493.1 hours of pro bono service, a high distinction. The College of Law's Pro Bono Recognition Program is designed to encourage students to engage in such activities while in law school and thus conduct themselves in accordance with the highest values and standards of the legal profession. The Class of 2016 provided 12,850.1 hours in pro bono service through April 8, 2016.

Honors List -
2016 Oct 17

Claire Hammond Diercks Scholarship
The scholarship fund was established by John P. Diercks to honor the memory of alumna, Claire Hammond Diercks. It is awarded based on scholastic achievement, leadership ability, active participation in student activities, and active member of Phi Chi Theta Chapter.

Academic Award -
2016 Oct 12
RMI Alumni Club Undergraduate Student of the Year Award
This annual award-sponsored by the RMI Alumni Club-recognizes a senior-level student majoring in risk management and insurance who has demonstrated academic excellence in coursework related to managing risk.

Academic Award -
2016 Oct 12
Chris Yannapoulos Scholarship
Established in 1975 by Mr. Michael C. Carlos in memory of Christopher Yannapoulous, to benefit students in the J. Mack Robinson College of Business.

Academic Award -
2016 Oct 12

2015 Floyd S. Harper Actuarial Science Award
The late Dr. Floyd S. Harper joined Georgia State's faculty in 1958 and was instrumental in the creation of the Department of Risk Management and Insurance's Actuarial Science Program. This award is presented annually to a graduating senior in actuarial science in recognition of outstanding scholastic achievement and character-qualities that Dr. Harper strove to develop in his students.

Academic Award -
2016 Oct 12

Josephine J. Isakson Scholarship
This scholarship is presented in memory of a prominent Atlanta-area real estate family to recognize superior academic achievement and potential. It may be awarded to either a graduate or an undergraduate student.

Academic Award -
2016 Oct 12

The Warrick/Diaz Doctoral Scholarship
This fund provides support to doctoral students in good standing in the Real Estate Department at Georgia State University's Robinson College of Business. Candidates chosen by faculty nomination.

Academic Award -
2016 Oct 12
Stan Sonenshine Award
Presented at the Honors Day Celebration.

Academic Award -
2016 Oct 12
Mrs. Tommy Jackson Scholarship
This fund provides scholarships to deserving students engaged in the study of real estate at Georgia State University.

Academic Award -
2016 Oct 12

John H. Cowart Scholarship
Funded by an endowment established by John H. Cowart, Sr. (John H. Cowart Properties, Inc.), this award is given annually to one or more real estate graduate or undergraduate students to pursue promising research under the direction of faculty in the Department of Real Estate. Both merit and need of candidates are evaluated.

Academic Award -
2016 Oct 12

Robert Batten Actuarial Science Award
Robert W. Batten served as professor and director of Georgia State's Actuarial Science Program for 25 years. This award is presented annually to an actuarial science student in recognition of outstanding performance in actuarial mathematics.

Academic Award -
2016 Oct 11

International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Foundation/Jones Lang LaSalle Diversity Scholarship
International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Foundation/Jones Lang LaSalle Diversity Scholarship provides financial assistance to two minority undergraduates studying real estate or a related field at Georgia State University and The University of Georgia

Academic Award -
2016 Oct 11
International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Foundation D. Scott Hudgens Undergraduate Award
This annual scholarship award by the ICSC Foundation is given to a junior or senior enrolled in an undergraduate real estate program who displays excellence academically and exhibits a career interest in the retail real estate sector. The recipient is selected each fall based on faculty nominations.

Academic Award -
2016 Oct 11
Martin Sherry Scholarship of the ABAC
Martin Sherry Scholarship of the ABAC is awarded to a junior or senior who is majoring in Marketing with a concentration in advertising, and is based on scholastic achievement and a sincere interest and potential for success in a career in advertising. Students must be nominated by a Marketing faculty member.

Academic Award -
2016 Oct 11

E. A. Isakson Scholarship
This scholarship established by the Atlanta Board of Realtors is in honor of Mr. Ed A. Isakson, past president of the Atlanta Board of Realtors. One or more scholarships will be provided each year for outstanding students majoring in real estate. The criteria for selection are need, scholastic achievement, and expression of a sincere interest in a professional career in real estate.

Academic Award -
2016 Oct 11

Michael H. Mescon Scholarship
Annual Fellowships for doctoral students enrolled full-time at Georgia State University J. Mack Robinson College of Business. Students must demonstrate academic achievement, past accomplishments, and potential.

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2016 Oct 11
Spurgeon Richardson Scholarship in Hospitality Leadership
The Spurgeon Richardson Scholarship in Hospitality Leadership is in honor of Spurgeon Richardson, a well-known leader in Atlanta's hospitality community. Richardson served as president and CEO of the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau for 17 years. This scholarship is presented to a hospitality major based on academic achievement, school and community involvement, and work experience.

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2016 Oct 11
Dr. David Schwartz Memorial Scholarship
Established in 2013 through a lead gift from GSU alumnus Lamar Smith, and other GSU alumni and friends in memory of Dr. David A. Schwartz. Dr. Schwartz was a professor of marketing in the J. Mack Robinson College of Business, and was considered a leading American authority on motivation.

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2016 Oct 11
John W. Cook Scholarship
A Master's of Professional Accountancy student with high academic achievement receives a cash award in honor of Dr. John W. Cook.

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2016 Oct 11
Wells Fargo J. Mack Robinson College of Business Scholarship
Originally established by Wachovia Foundation, this scholarship was renamed the Wells Fargo - J. Mack Robinson College of Business Scholarship in 2015. The scholarship provides support to an undergraduate student majoring in any discipline within the Robinson College of Business.

Academic Award -
2016 Oct 11

L.E. Berry Graduate Fellowship
An outstanding Masters of Professional Accountancy student who has excelled in Systems receives a cash award in honor of the retired Director of the School of Accountancy, Dr. L. Eugene Berry.

Academic Award -
2016 Oct 11

Kathryn C. Buckner (PwC) Scholarship
Annually, in honor of Dr. Kathryn C. Buckner, PriceWaterhouseCoopers select an outstanding student to receive a scholarship based on accounting achievements and application to or enrollment in the Masters of Professional Accountancy or Masters of Taxation programs at Georgia State University.

Academic Award -
2016 Oct 11