Dual Threat
Dual Threat
After leading the Panthers in the big win over Tennessee, quarterback Dan Ellington (B.I.S. ’20) aims to get the team back to a bowl game while becoming the best player in the Sun Belt Conference.
The Art Of Sport
The Art Of Sport
After a successful career in marketing, Steven Lester (B.V.A. ’75) rediscovered his passion for painting. He’s now one of the most celebrated sports artists in the country.
Summerhill’s Next Act
Summerhill’s Next Act
Atlanta’s historic Summerhill neighborhood and its main artery, Georgia Avenue, are in the midst of a renaissance. And it all started when Georgia State bought a Major League Baseball stadium.
2019 Georgia State Undergraduate Research Conference Winners
2019 Georgia State Undergraduate Research Conference Winners
More than 430 students from 53 academic departments presented their research projects during the 2019 Georgia State Undergraduate Research Conference hosted by the Honors College at Georgia State University.
A Two-fold Transformation
A Two-fold Transformation
It’s been a little more than a year since Georgia State University kicked off construction to transform Turner Field into the Panthers’ new football stadium. And while the difference within the shiny metal gates is dramatic, beyond it, another remarkable rebirth is in the works.
Georgia State Names Football Field For Business Leader Parker H. “Pete” Petit
Georgia State Names Football Field For Business Leader Parker H. “Pete” Petit
ATLANTA—Georgia State University will name its football field at Georgia State Stadium in honor of Parker H. “Pete” Petit, chairman and chief executive officer of MiMedx Group, successful entrepreneur and long-time supporter of the university, who has made a $10 million gift to the university to support the Athletics program.
Carrying The Flame
Carrying The Flame
Turner Field, the former home of the Atlanta Braves and the 1996 Olympics, is now Georgia State’s. The acquisition of the hallowed ground promises to become the most transformative land deal in university history.
Georgia State, Private Development Venture Finalize Acquisition Of Turner Field Site
Georgia State, Private Development Venture Finalize Acquisition Of Turner Field Site
ATLANTA--Georgia State University, along with the Carter, Oakwood Development and Healey Weatherholtz joint venture, finalized the acquisition of the Turner Field site today (Jan. 5) and closed on the property.
What Turner Field Could Look Like As A Panthers Football Stadium
What Turner Field Could Look Like As A Panthers Football Stadium
In a presentation to the state Board of Regents, Georgia State officials showed off what the stadium could look like as the new home for Panthers football. The project, to be completed in multiple phases, will create a new seating bowl initially with 23,000 seats with future plans for 10,000 additional seats. The school also is seeking naming rights partners.
Board Of Regents Approves Georgia State University's Purchase Of Turner Field
Board Of Regents Approves Georgia State University's Purchase Of Turner Field
ATLANTA–The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia today (Nov. 9) approved Georgia State University’s purchase of Turner Field from the Georgia State Foundation.