M.S. in Finance alumnus Blake Phillips went from being a personal trainer who knows nothing about finance to an investment banking analyst at Truist Securities—a coveted position that kids from Ivy League schools typically land.
Youssef Zniber was working full-time as a financial analyst when he enrolled in the QRAM program. His GRA position has enabled him to fully focus on his studies instead of “going through the motions” and merely passing. He’s completed some really interesting projects, such as calculating the cost of health insurance based on customers’ personal habits and traits as well as predicting the value of soccer players based on FIFA data.
Ariane is pursuing a dual degree in actuarial science and quantitative risk analysis & management. Because she’s an international student, applying for a loan would have been extremely difficult, so her GRA position has alleviated that burden. After Stephen Shore’s Theory of Risk Sharing class as well as networking with other risk professionals, she realized she wants to work in the risk department for a large corporation.
The Department of Occupational Therapy O.T./M. alumni earned 100% pass rate on the 2020-2021 National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) examination.
“The program maintained its 100% pass rate, which is remarkable as clinical placements and graduation were delayed by the pandemic,” said Dr. Kinsuk Maitra, department chair.
Georgia State Law emeriti faculty Lynn Hogue and Sylvia Caley share their memories of the college's beginnings and how they're involved after retirement.
Ekhlas researched the options for LL.M. bar track programs that would help prepare him to get his license in the United States. He says it was clear from the moment he walked into the College of Law that it was a great fit for him.
Georgia State was awarded a seed grant from the American Economic Association to increase diversity and inclusion in economics Ph.D. candidates.
Nigel Walton is getting a wealth of experience interning for the Minority Leader’s Office through the Georgia Legislative Internship Program.
Tina Aldridge (M.S. ’06) has built a successful career as a rehabilitation counselor and advocate for people with disabilities in Georgia.
For the last five years she’s enjoyed teaching foreign-trained attorneys in the LL.M. program, but this semester she is taking on a new challenge. Butler designed a health law research course in support of the Center for Law, Health & Society.
