Winter 2019Winter 2019 WINTER 2019 ISSUE The deadly childhood disease known as rotavirus produces a staggering annual death toll, but Georgia State researchers have just discovered a way to fight it — with bacteria. By Jennifer Rainey Marquez As assistant vice president of ethics, advanced care planning and spiritual health for WellStar Health System, Jason Lesandrini (M.A. ‘06) helps patients navigate difficult situations for morally optimal outcomes. By Randy Trammell Winner of the 2019 Sun Belt Cross-Country Championship, runner Lotte Meyberg (B.S. ’21) shines on and off the trail. By Austin Birchell (B.A. '20) An improbable journey led Omar Rodriguez (B.S. ’14) to Georgia State, introducing him along the way to not only his bride-to-be, Meredith Steinmetz (M.P.A. ’16), but also a lifelong mentor in Honors College Dean Larry Berman — the officiant of the couple’s wedding. By Matt Nixon An immigrant born in the wake of the Vietnam war, Mai Duong (B.A.S. ’08) has worked her way back to Georgia State as the chef and co-owner of a unique lunchtime spot on campus a decade after graduating. By Matt Nixon EXTRAS Search More results... Generic filters Hidden label Exact matches only Hidden label Hidden label Hidden label Filter by Custom Post Type Hidden label Hidden label Content from mm/dd/yy Content to mm/dd/yy Georgia State has shown it’s possible for universities to eliminate achievement gaps based on race, ethnicity and income, and it’s time for the rest of nation to follow. READ MORE ... CLASS NOTESView More Class NotesTell Us What's Happening With You Tell Us What's Happening With You Class Notes Submissions First Name * Last Name * Email Section Major/Year * College/School(s) * Andrew Young School of Policy Studies Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions College of Arts and Sciences College of Education & Human Development College of Law College of The Arts Institute of Biomedical Sciences J. Mack Robinson College of Business Perimeter College School of Public Health Note * Photo Drop a file here or click to upload Choose File Maximum upload size: 1MB reCAPTCHA Submit If you are human, leave this field blank. Close https://news.gsu.edu/class_note/dustin-dusty-bennett/ Dustin "Dusty" Bennett B.A. '08, M.S. '09 Dustin "Dusty" Bennett (B.A. '08, M.S. '09) is the chief of staff for the football program at Tennessee State University in Nashville, Tenn. Bennett played baseball at Georgia State and previously served as the foot... https://news.gsu.edu/class_note/isaiah-dennis/ Isaiah Dennis B.A. '17 Isaiah Dennis (B.A.'17) recently started a new position as opening assistant general manager at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Marietta, Ga. https://news.gsu.edu/class_note/tad-deriso/ Tad Deriso B.B.A. '96 Thomas A (Tad) Deriso (B.B.A. '96) was named one of Virginia's Most Influential People of 2019 by Virginia Business. Deriso is president and CEO of Mid-Atlantic Broadband Communities Corp. and Board Member ... Georgia State fielded a team from scratch and stormed the gridiron for its first season of football in 2010. Ten years, three coaches, two bowl games — the Panthers will play in their third bowl game this month — and two stadiums later, the program is gaining momentum and becoming an established tradition. by Jim Auchmutey (B.A. '77) In the early 1970s, Sloan Hayes (B.A. ’17) dropped out of Georgia State to tour with his band and soon became a rock star. Now, he’s back on campus, and he wants to use his experience to inform a new career – high school teacher. By Charles McNair With their revolutionary app, two guys in their 20s have helped more than 62,000 people pay off nearly $10 million in student loan debt using the tiniest sums of money. by Ray Glier More Articles An improbable journey led Omar Rodriguez (B.S. ’14) to Georgia State, introducing him along the way to not only his bride-to-be, Meredith Steinmetz (M.P.A. ’16), but also a lifelong mentor in Honors College Dean Larry Berman — the officiant of the couple’s wedding. By Matt Nixon An immigrant born in the wake of the Vietnam war, Mai Duong (B.A.S. ’08) has worked her way back to Georgia State as the chef and co-owner of a unique lunchtime spot on campus a decade after graduating. By Matt Nixon Georgia State has shown it’s possible for universities to eliminate achievement gaps based on race, ethnicity and income, and it’s time for the rest of nation to follow. By Mark Becker As assistant vice president of ethics, advanced care planning and spiritual health for WellStar Health System, Jason Lesandrini (M.A. ‘06) helps patients navigate difficult situations for morally optimal outcomes. By Randy Trammell Winner of the 2019 Sun Belt Cross-Country Championship, runner Lotte Meyberg (B.S. ’21) shines on and off the trail. By Austin Birchell (B.A. '20) The deadly childhood disease known as rotavirus produces a staggering annual death toll, but Georgia State researchers have just discovered a way to fight it — with bacteria. By Jennifer Rainey Marquez CLASS NOTES View More Class NotesTell Us What's Happening With You Tell Us What's Happening With You Class Notes Submissions First Name * Last Name * Email Section Major/Year * College/School(s) * Andrew Young School of Policy Studies Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions College of Arts and Sciences College of Education & Human Development College of Law College of The Arts Institute of Biomedical Sciences J. Mack Robinson College of Business Perimeter College School of Public Health Note * Photo Drop a file here or click to upload Choose File Maximum upload size: 1MB reCAPTCHA Submit If you are human, leave this field blank. Close https://news.gsu.edu/class_note/alejandra-trombetta/ Alejandra Trombetta B.B.A. '16 International Market Centers has announced the re-hiring of Alejandra Trombetta (B.B.A. '16) who, as the new senior events manager – apparel, will be responsible for creating a memorable experience for buyers at all... https://news.gsu.edu/class_note/diane-parks/ Diane Parks MBA '76 Diane Parks (MBA '76) has been elected to the Board of Directors for The Lymphoma Research Foundation, the nation’s largest nonprofit organization devoted exclusively to funding innovative lymphoma research and serv...
https://news.gsu.edu/class_note/dustin-dusty-bennett/ Dustin "Dusty" Bennett B.A. '08, M.S. '09 Dustin "Dusty" Bennett (B.A. '08, M.S. '09) is the chief of staff for the football program at Tennessee State University in Nashville, Tenn. Bennett played baseball at Georgia State and previously served as the foot... https://news.gsu.edu/class_note/isaiah-dennis/ Isaiah Dennis B.A. '17 Isaiah Dennis (B.A.'17) recently started a new position as opening assistant general manager at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Marietta, Ga. https://news.gsu.edu/class_note/tad-deriso/ Tad Deriso B.B.A. '96 Thomas A (Tad) Deriso (B.B.A. '96) was named one of Virginia's Most Influential People of 2019 by Virginia Business. Deriso is president and CEO of Mid-Atlantic Broadband Communities Corp. and Board Member ...
https://news.gsu.edu/class_note/alejandra-trombetta/ Alejandra Trombetta B.B.A. '16 International Market Centers has announced the re-hiring of Alejandra Trombetta (B.B.A. '16) who, as the new senior events manager – apparel, will be responsible for creating a memorable experience for buyers at all... https://news.gsu.edu/class_note/diane-parks/ Diane Parks MBA '76 Diane Parks (MBA '76) has been elected to the Board of Directors for The Lymphoma Research Foundation, the nation’s largest nonprofit organization devoted exclusively to funding innovative lymphoma research and serv...