Spotlight on Raye Rivera (M.F.A. '26): Graduate and Storyteller
Spotlight on Raye Rivera (M.F.A. '26): Graduate and Storyteller
Discover the journey of Atlanta filmmaker Raye Rivera (M.F.A. '26), whose passion shapes every frame.
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Kai Chisholm's (B.I.S '26) Next Act: The Walk to Graduation
Kai Chisholm's (B.I.S '26) Next Act: The Walk to Graduation
From acting on stage to joining curtain calls, Kai Chisholm (B.I.S '26) has enjoyed every moment at Georgia State University. Meet Kai in this article and learn about the actor, writer and friend you will want on your trivia team.
LaKisha Stanley: Supporting Students in Special Education and the Professionals Who Serve Them
LaKisha Stanley: Supporting Students in Special Education and the Professionals Who Serve Them
As a program support specialist in the Cobb County School District, LaKisha Stanley supports teachers and interpreters who work with students by providing resources and guidance. She is currently pursuing a doctoral degree, with a research focus on educational interpreters who work with K-12 students who are deaf or hard of hearing and have additional disabilities.
Osiris Zelaya: Connecting Language Learning to Culture and Community
Osiris Zelaya: Connecting Language Learning to Culture and Community
Whether teaching, tutoring or giving feedback on student work, Osiris Zelaya wants her students to feel their voices matter. Her goal is to teach Spanish at the college level, while also being open to teaching ESOL or Spanish in Georgia’s K-12 schools, and continue supporting students from diverse backgrounds.
Dr. Patrick Freer Named Distinguished University Professor
Dr. Patrick Freer Named Distinguished University Professor
Dr. Patrick Freer becomes the first School of Music faculty member at Georgia State to be named a Distinguished University Professor, recognizing his national leadership and lasting impact on music education.
Amr Abdelkawy - Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Semifinalist
Amr Abdelkawy - Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Semifinalist
Amr Abdelkawy, a biology pathway student at Georgia State University Perimeter College, is a semifinalist for the 2026 Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. Originally from Egypt, he has been in Atlanta for two years and attends classes on Perimeter's Dunwoody Campus.
Ceci Vaughn - Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Semifinalist
Ceci Vaughn - Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Semifinalist
Ceci Vaughn started her journey at Perimeter College during the fall semester of 2024. Currently a student on Perimeter’s Decatur Campus, Vaughn is a semifinalist for the 2026 Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. This is her fourth attempt at higher education, and, as she puts it, “the very first where I had the support I needed to truly shine.”
Navila Azad - Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Semifinalist
Navila Azad - Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Semifinalist
Navila Azad, born and raised in Hartlepool, United Kingdom, moved to three different countries before landing in the United States. She is now a student at the Dunwoody Campus of Georgia State University Perimeter College. Azad is a semifinalist for the 2026 Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.
Nader Adem - Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Semifinalist
Nader Adem - Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Semifinalist
Nader Adem, who began studying at Georgia State University Perimeter College in Spring 2025 as a dual enrollment student, is pursuing the college’s computer science pathway. A student on Perimeter’s Clarkston Campus, he was born and raised in metro Atlanta.