Campus News, Georgia State Magazine
In 1956, three African American women — Barbara Pace Hunt, Myra Payne Elliott, and Iris Mae Welch — sued to desegregate Georgia State and won. Their victory set an important legal precedent that paved the way for the integration of universities in the South. Georgia State, now the nation’s leading institution in conferring degrees to African American students, honors the struggle of these civil rights pioneers.
Campus News, Politics, Law & Society
Georgia State University will honor three women who sued for their right to attend the university in the 1950s in a groundbreaking court case that eventually led to the integration of Georgia State and other universities in the South.
Campus News, Politics, Law & Society
Martin “Trey” Kilpatrick, former deputy chief of staff for U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson, has been appointed vice president for government and community affairs at Georgia State University.
Campus News, Education & Leadership
With Kell Hall out of the way, construction crews are nearing completion on the first phase of the greenway, which will become Georgia State’s signature gathering space at the center of the Atlanta Campus.
Campus News, Education & Leadership
Twelve Perimeter College students have been named semifinalists for the national Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, a record for the college.
Philosopher Jason Stanley of Yale University will present “How Fascism Works” on February 6.
Host Ellen DeGeneres surprised Young with a $25,000 check and a trip to an NFL game. Her passenger, Kevin Esch, received a trip to a destination of his choice.
A new semester brings fresh opportunities to achieve academic success. Georgia State is excited to welcome back all of our new and returning students for the spring 2019 semester.
Started in 2018, the Georgia State University Alumni Association’s 40 Under 40 program recognizes and honors the most influential and innovative graduates who embody the values of Georgia State.
Campus News, Education & Leadership
Tiffany Harris says she couldn’t have completed her nursing degree without the help of friends and the words of her 12-year-old daughter Teryn, who died in July.
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