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.
Urban Adolescent Teaching and Learning Awards
Awarded to outstanding students in the Urban Adolescent Teaching and Learning discipline. Recipients are chosen by faculty based on academic achievement, teaching, expertise, community service and a commitment to excellence.
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2015 May 21
Glenn A. Vergason Scholarship
For advanced study in special education. The recipient received a $1,500 scholarship.
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2015 May 21
Social Studies Education Awards
Awarded to outstanding students in Social Studies Education. Recipients are chosen by faculty based on academic achievement, teaching, expertise, community service and a commitment to excellence.
Academic Award -
2015 May 21
Outstanding Social Foundations Graduate Teaching Assistant Award
Given to a graduate teaching assistant in recognition of outstanding teaching in the classroom and in working with individual students.
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2015 May 21
Mary Helen Huggins Memorial Scholarship Award
Presented to an active graduate student in sports administration. As the former Marketing Services Director for the Atlanta Braves and faculty member in the Department of Kinesiology and Health, Huggins dedicated herself to and attained a high level of integrity and personal ethics. The recipient will receive a $1,000 scholarship.
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2015 May 21
Outstanding Research, Measurement and Statistics Graduate Teaching Assistant Award
Given to a graduate teaching assistant in recognition of outstanding teaching in the classroom and in working with individual students.
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2015 May 21
Outstanding Research, Measurement and Statistics Master's Award
Given to a master's student who has exhibited academic excellence in the research, measurement and statistics program.
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2015 May 20
Outstanding Sports Medicine Graduate Student Award
For academic excellence and participation in the sports medicine graduate degree program.
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2015 May 20
Outstanding Research, Measurement and Statistics Ph.D. Award
Given to doctoral students who have exhibited academic excellence in the research, measurement and statistics program.
Academic Award -
2015 May 20
Howard S. and Marie H. Starks Scholarship
Howard S. and Marie H. Starks Scholarship was established by Mr. Starks in 1992 to provide financial support for deserving students in the J. Mack Robinson College of Business.
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2015 May 19
Outstanding Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership Student Award
Given to students who have exhibited academic excellence, leadership and service in the educational leadership Ed.D. program.
Academic Award -
2015 May 19
Jack and Barbara Barber Award
Dylan Henderson was awarded the Jack and Barbara Barber Award at the 2015 Honors Day Celebration.
Academic Award -
2015 May 19
Outstanding Performance-Based Educational Leadership Program Student Award
Given to students in the educational leadership program who have demonstrated an outstanding ability to connect theoretical concepts with practical application in the classroom and workplace.
Academic Award -
2015 May 19
Megan Gaddis Life Toucher Award
In recognition of an outstanding first-year teacher who views the teacher-student relationship as reciprocal and creates within the classroom a learning community which inspires the students and affirms their experiences and backgrounds.
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2015 May 19
KPMG/John T. Zeller in Actuarial Science
Friends and colleagues at KMPG, LLP established this scholarship to honor John "Jay" Thomas Zellner, Sr., who passed away in 2013. Mr. Zellner was a Director of KPMG in the Atlanta office, and held a BBA from Georgia State University.
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2015 May 19
Louis Samuel Brooke, Jr., Scholarship
Louis Samuel Brooke, Jr., Scholarship was established through the Estate of Louis Samuel Brooke, Jr. to benefit students in the J. Mack Robinson College of Business.
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2015 May 19
Outstanding Undergraduate in Early Childhood Education Award - Special Education
In recognition of outstanding leadership and service to the educational community in the Bachelor of Science in Education program in Early Childhood Education, with a concentration in Special Education.
Academic Award -
2015 May 19
Robert L. Blaney and Joe C. White Scholarship Award
In recognition of an outstanding student who best demonstrates the potential for excellence in teaching and who exemplifies those characteristics which Dr. Blaney valued so highly. The recipient of this award will receive a $500 scholarship.
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2015 May 19
Mills B. Lane/Bank of America Scholarship
Mills B. Lane/Bank of America Scholarship was established in 1997 as the Mills B. Lane/Nationsbank (now Bank of America Scholarship).
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2015 May 19
Outstanding Undergraduate in Early Childhood Education Award - ESOL
In recognition of outstanding leadership and service to the educational community in the Bachelor of Science in Education program in Early Childhood Education, with a concentration in English to Speakers of Other Languages.
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2015 May 19
PMAP Graduate Student Wins Regional Competition
Angela Smith (M.P.P. '15), was part of the Southeast regional winning team of the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs and Administration's (NASPAA) 2015 Inaugural Student Simulation Competition on February 28, 2015. The daylong event brought together 45 teams of graduate students representing 93 participating NASPAA schools across the U.S. at five regional sites and challenged them to provide a locally led "bottom up" approach to health care reform.
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2015 May 19
Academic Honors (Summa Cum Laude, College of Law)
Georgia State College of Law recognizes students in the current graduating class with a grade point average of 3.8 or higher. This honors designation is based on performance through the end of the previous fall semester.
Honors List -
2015 May 19
Pro Bono Honors (Highest Distinction, College of Law)
This recognition is for Georgia State Law students who participated in 150 or more hours of pro bono service through April 24, 2015.
Honors List -
2015 May 18
Nicholas and Anne Marie Shreiber Scholarship
Nicholas and Anne Marie Shreiber Scholarship was established in 2011 by Mr. and Mrs. Shreiber, who are friends of Georgia State University, to provide financial support for deserving students in the J. Mack Robinson College of Business. Mr. Shreiber is an Honorary Alumnus of the J. Mack Robinson College of Business.
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2015 May 18
Panthers Accelerated Consulting Experience (PACE) Scholarship
The Panthers Accelerated Consulting Experience (PACE) Scholarship was established by Mr. Ken Lewis, retired Chairman of Bank of America, and his wife Mrs. Donna Lewis to provide support for students to participate in experiential learning experiences at the Robinson College of Business.
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2015 May 18
Georgia State University Announces Pickett Riggs Scholarship Award Recipients
Pickett Riggs Scholarship was established by the Young Alumni Council of the Georgia State University Alumni Association upon retirement of faculty member Pickett Riggs, to provide support for students in the J. Mack Robinson College of Business.
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2015 May 18
Stuart Schwarzchild Scholarship Fund
The Stuart Schwarzchild Scholarship Fund was established in 2013 by Stuart Schwarzschild, Ph.D, who was an Emertius Professor of Risk Management and Insurance at Georgia State University.
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2015 May 18
Tasca A. Moore Scholarship
The Tasca A. Moore Scholarship was established in 1973 by Mr. Moore to provide support for students in the J. Mack Robinson College of Business
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2015 May 18
Thera H. Richter Memorial Scholarship
The Thera H. Richter Memorial Scholarship was established by Mr. Marvin O. Richter in 1998 in honor of his late wife, Thera H. Richter. This scholarship is awarded by the Honors Program in the Robinson College of Business and recognizes scholastic achievement with preference given to students participating in the Upsilon Chapter of Phi Chi theta.
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2015 May 18
Lorene Pilcher Outstanding Dissertation Award
In recognition of a dissertation of especially high quality and potential impact in the field of early childhood education.
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2015 May 18