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Researchers at Georgia State University have released a trove of data from the social media site Twitter to help represent the spread and impacts of the global coronavirus outbreak.
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Every spring, Georgia State College of Law hosts an Honors Day Program to celebrate student accomplishments. Due to the Coronavirus, the College of Law held a virtual Honors Week by recognizing outstanding students on Facebook and Instagram.
Researchers at Georgia State University have released a trove of data from the social media site Twitter to help represent the spread and impacts of the global coronavirus outbreak.
Yuqi Chen, who is studying early childhood education, is one of 12 Perimeter College students chosen as national semifinalists for the 2020 Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.
Georgia State Law graduate Bill Grob gives back by serving on the Board of Visitors while co-chairing the Sports and Entertainment Practice Group at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Students already in tenuous circumstances may find themselves under even more financial strain in the coming weeks due to the coronavirus pandemic. Georgia State’s Emergency Assistance Fund was created to help relieve some of that strain.
Moumita Deb, who studies engineering, is one of 12 Perimeter College students selected as semifinalists for the 2020 Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.
Georgia State Law graduates share how taking coursed offered through the Legal Analytics & Innovation Initiative helped them find unexpected careers.
Larry Berman, founding dean of the Honors College at Georgia State University, will step down from his position, effective July 1. A renowned scholar and author on different aspects of the Vietnam War era and its legacy, he will be on research leave for the upcoming academic year to focus on research and writing for his next book.
Georgia State’s respiratory therapists (RTs) combat COVID-19 at its worst. Part of a healthcare specialty which focuses solely on the lungs and heart, RTs provide bedside treatment for patients using a mechanical ventilator.
The Andrew Young School of Policy Studies is once again in the 20 top-ranked public affairs graduate schools according to U.S. News & World Report.
Ted Afield, director of the Philip C. Cook Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic and Georgia State associate professor of law is hoping to bring his unique viewpoint to IRSAC. Afield began a three-year term on the council in January.
Assistant Professor Chad Killian is working to create a series of free, online teaching modules that high school physical education teachers can use to connect with their students.
Graduate programs in the Lewis College reported an increase in the recently released U.S. News & World Report 2021 rankings. One degree program moved up 65 and a new program made its debut at number 108.
Drew Wensel, one of Perimeter College’s 12 semifinalists for the 2020 Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, wants to become a medical doctor.
Liquid Blackness, the research project on blackness & aesthetics joins the Duke University Press publishing program in spring 2021.
While this baseball season might’ve been thrown a curveball, Georgia State Baseball coach Brad Stromdahl — a former assistant coach for the Panthers — is excited about the program’s future.
Since starting at Georgia State in 2012, Anderson has developed a course in law, health and equity, and also teaches real estate transactions and property. She said an advantage to being in Atlanta is having students that care about their community and want to remain attached to it.
Vanessa Rodriguez, who wants to be an immigration attorney, is one of 12 Perimeter College students named as Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship semifinalists.
Things have a changed a bit for all of us, but Georgia State’s commitment to providing you with the highest-quality education is unwavering. As you navigate the new waters of all-online coursework for the remainder of the spring semester, we are here to guide and support you. Let’s keep learning.
Professor Tameka Lester, associate director of the Tax Clinic, gives back to the community and trains law students to help real clients reconcile their accounts with the IRS.
Georgia State scientists are joining the race to unravel how the new coronavirus operates — and find effective treatments.
Rachel Hefner, who wants to pursue horticulture, is one of 12 Perimeter semifinalists for the national Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.
Heled wants to ensure that the law reflects a balance between innovation and patient access to these new pharmaceuticals. However, biologics also cost significantly more to develop and manufacture than traditional drugs, and thus cost significantly more for patients needing these advanced therapies.
The part-time MBA at Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business jumped to 28th overall (up 20 spots) and 16th among programs at public universities in rankings released March 17 by U.S. News & World Report.
Georgia State University business student Matthew Wessler is one of 12 Perimeter College semifinalists for the 2020 national Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.
The Georgia Health Policy Center celebrates 25 years in 2020. Here, CEO Karen Minyard discusses the organization’s impact and shares her vision for the future.
History student Alex Kendrick is one of 12 Perimeter College semifinalists for the 2020 Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.
Perimeter College students are working with Newton High School students to raise Newton County awareness about opioid abuse.
A background role for Shahreen Elahi (B.S. ’18) in “Spider-Man: Homecoming” brought a glaring lack of Muslim representation in TV and film front and center.
As we prepare to build a new science facility, research at Georgia State continues to grow at record-setting rates and contribute to the health of communities around Georgia and across the world.
As executive director of the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition, Rebecca Serna (M.S. ’07) is focused on improving infrastructure for all modes of travel.
Author Tom Chaffin (B.A. ’77) digs deep into the past to uncover some of history’s most intriguing stories.
Researchers in the School of Public Health are helping stabilize Georgia families affected by substance abuse.
Most U.S. students struggle to meet grade-level writing standards. Georgia State education researcher Cynthia Puranik is working to improve children’s performance on the page.
How Wil Lutz (B.A. ’17), a walk-on at Georgia State and an undrafted free agent, has become one of the National Football League’s best kickers.
In one of the nation’s top cities for startups, Georgia State’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation Institute has teamed up with The Marcus Foundation to fund, mentor and develop 21 new businesses.
Georgia State University College of Law alumnus Robert Rohr (J.D. ’90) recently joined the Sun Life Family Health Center as the director of human resources and corporate compliance.
With Kell Hall out of the way, construction crews are nearing completion on the first phase of the greenway, Georgia State’s future gathering space at the center of the Atlanta Campus.
Diana Ha, one of 12 Perimeter College students named as semifinalist for the 2020 Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, wants to be a pediatric cardiologist.
Georgia State Law professor Anne Tucker expands the bounds of legal analytics by using computer analysis to assess whether mutual funds are working for you.
Recipients of the College of Education & Human Development’s 2020 Faculty Awards were recognized at a luncheon in their honor on March 11.
In her latest book, Georgia State Law professor Natsu Saito unpacks the 17th century colonial attitudes that are undergirding race relations in America today.
Georgia State Law Review is hosting its annual symposium; this year’s topic is “Prioritizing Prevention in Human Trafficking Research, Innovation and Advocacy.” Susan Coppedge, who served as the Ambassador-at-Large to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons under President Barack Obama, will serve as the keynote speaker.
Scott says student well-being should to be an institutional priority. She is working to make that commitment to the students with her new course, The Reflective Lawyer.
Congratulations to Department of Nutrition alumna Ashley Matthews for being named to the Georgia State Alumni Association’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2020.
Most U.S. students struggle to meet grade-level writing standards. Georgia State education researcher Cynthia Puranik is working to improve children’s performance on the page.
The clinic and IRS jointly invite Georgia residents with upcoming court dates for federal tax disputes to the College of Law. The event allows them access to free legal representation from the clinic and an opportunity to discuss their case with IRS attorneys.
Georgia State University students will manage and clerk what is believed to be the first student-run polling location in Fulton County.
College of Law students, faculty and alumni were in attendance for the 65th Henry J. Miller Distinguished Lecture held in the ceremonial courtroom Thursday, March 5.
Georgia State University School of Music alumna Gabrielle Beteag (M.Mu. ’18), was one of five winners in the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions March 1.
The first class graduates of the master’s of occupational therapy (O.T./M.) program in the Lewis College has earned a 100 percent pass rate on the 2019 National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) examination.
Because the safety of the Georgia State University community is its highest priority, during the coronavirus pandemic, the Georgia State Esports PantherLAN Tournament will be livestreamed on Twitch March 28-29. The tournament was originally scheduled to be held at Georgia State Stadium.
Georgia State Regents’ Professor and Bobby Lee Cook Professor of Law Paul Lombardo is known across the globe for his work on the legal history of the American eugenics movement, but what’s now the focal point of his career actually came about by accident.
The faculty of Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business are the most productive researchers in Georgia and fourth in the Southeast, according to 2020 rankings from the Naveen Jindal School of Management at the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD).
Georgia State Law research centers collaborate on micromobility research with a focus on the pervasiveness of e-scooters in Atlanta.
Psychology researcher Sierra Carter talks about her research into the relationship between early life stress from racism and serious health problems among African Americans.
Jonathan Lochamy, associate professor at Georgia State University’s Perimeter College, is donating one of his kidneys to a former high school classmate.
Nestor Kaputo, one of Perimeter College’s 12 semifinalists for the Jack Kent Cooke undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, mentors immigrant youth at a local ministry.
Lester and Yaun educate the volunteers on basic components of the tax return such as filing status and what to look for to make sure the people actually qualify for different credits. More recently, Lester has also created an advanced training program to help volunteers address more complicated tax scenarios such as self-employment.
Nearly 24 years after the Centennial Olympic Games, the cauldron lit by boxing great Muhammad Ali during the opening ceremony will be reignited publicly for the first time Saturday for the U.S. Olympic Team marathon trials.
Tim Sass, economist & faculty director of the Metro Atlanta Policy Lab for Education, was named as a top-200 education influencer.
Having the Federal Reserve on hold for the foreseeable future, bipartisan agreement on fiscal spending and the signed phase-one tariff deal with China have reduced the uncertainty that typically bedevil growth prospects, according to Rajeev Dhawan of the Economic Forecasting Center at Georgia State University’s Robinson College of Business.
Will Miller joined the Immigration Clinic faculty this spring. He talks about what it is like to practice immigration law and what he hopes to achieve at Georgia State.
Cassie Turner is one of Perimeter College’s 12 semifinalists for the 2020 Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.
Kendall Kerew has been leading the externship program at Georgia State Law for the past decade. She says that she has a passion for clinical legal education, which is rooted in the unique way that it blends student learning of the profession’s knowledge, skills, and values through hands-on experiences.
Alumnus Chris Ferguson is helping Atlanta’s homeless population in his role as the development manager for the Midtown Assistance Center (MAC) in Atlanta.
Amid the continuing opioid epidemic in the United States, a new report on opioid prescribing from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine claims guidance for treating acute pain is lacking, which could play a factor in the crisis.
In 1956, three African American women — Barbara Pace Hunt, Myra Payne Elliott and Iris Mae Welch — sued to desegregate Georgia State and won. Now the nation’s leading institution in conferring degrees to African American students, Georgia State honors the struggle of these civil rights pioneers.
Dr. Jan Ivery, an associate professor of social work, joins the Dean’s Office in the Andrew Young School as assistant dean for academic programs.
The Center for the Comparative Study of Metropolitan Growth hosted a lunchtime lecture with Brazilian professor Romulo Sampaio.
Esther Hyacinth, whose goal is to become a physician, is one of Perimeter College’s 12 Jack Kent Cooke Semifinalists for 2020.
The opportunity to do clinical work played a big factor in her decision to attend Georgia State Law. At the time, she never imagined practicing law. Instead, she saw herself as a researcher. After two semesters in the Health Law Partnership (HeLP) Legal Services Clinic, her desired career path had changed.
Georgia State University’s College of Law has partnered with the Squire Patton Boggs Foundation to offer a prestigious public policy fellowship to law students with an interest in public service.
Alex Domaleski, a master’s candidate in criminal justice, is making an impact as an intern with the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia.
According to a new study increasing taxes on e-cigarettes in an attempt to cut vaping may cause people to purchase more traditional cigarettes.
From red carpet Hollywood premieres to the Great White Way, actor and producer, Carra Patterson (B.A. ’06) has been chosen […]
TFE Times ranks the Master of Science in Quantitative Risk Analysis and Management (M.S. in QRAM) at Georgia State University’s Robinson College of Business as 16th in the nation among all financial engineering programs (up two spots), and 6th among public university programs.
Racquel McGee came to Georgia State Law after working as a psychologist in the penal system and public defender’s office. Now, in her final semester of law school, she shares her path from family law to entertainment law.
Layten Robinson, a sophomore in Georgia State University’s Honors College who is majoring in political science, will be studying abroad for his fall 2020 semester in Barcelona.
In 2019, 100 percent of the radiologic tech graduates from Georgia State University’s Perimeter College (and its partner hospitals) found jobs within six months.
Not wanting to substitute one addictive product for another was cited as a major reason why U.S. smokers who have never used electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) rejected them as a means to quit cigarettes, according to a new study by tobacco researchers.
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.
A new conference presented by Georgia State University’s Robinson College of Business will bring together senior marketing professionals from throughout the Southeast for a half day of learning with leading futurists and some of the nation’s most knowledgeable marketing executives.
The discovery could have wide-ranging impacts, including more effective diagnosis and precision treatment, and less risk to patients.
An increase in donor generosity is helping more students at Georgia State Law get the most out of their education. This year, 183 students are scholarship recipients, the greatest number the college has ever seen.
Renowned scholar and Mellon Fellowship award winner Herman Bennett will be the plenary speaker at the 2020 Georgia State University Undergraduate Research Conference (GSURC) on April 17.
Dr. Tim Denning, professor and associate director of the Institute for Biomedical Sciences at Georgia State University, has received a four-year, $1.67 million federal grant to study how an immunological pathway influences inflammatory signaling in the intestine that can lead to chronic human diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease.
The Master of Science in Finance at Georgia State University’s Robinson College of Business is the top public university program in the Southeast and 2nd overall in the region, according to new rankings from TFE Times (formerly The Financial Engineer).
As a fourth generation educator, Georgia State Law professor Tanya Washington wants to encourage all of her students to change the world.
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.
Perimeter College presents “The Struggle for Black Freedom” symposium Feb. 11-13, with events on five Georgia State University campuses.
The 2020 Daffodil Festival and Symposium at Georgia State University’s Newton Campus Feb. 11-12 will explore black history and the quest for freedom.
Dr. Gerardo Chowell, a mathematical epidemiologist in the School of Public Health, is producing daily 10-day forecasts of the cumulative number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus in China.
The Health Law Partnership (HeLP) Legal Services Clinic allows law students to work on health-related legal cases, representing families of children with disabilities, most often fighting for supplemental security income. While the clinic usually has one or two hearings to prepare for, in the fall of 2019, there were five.
Matt Markham works closely with the state’s most innovative logistics companies, helping them grow, introducing them to researchers, clients & partners.
Linda Darling-Hammond, the Charles E. Ducommun Professor of Education Emeritus at Stanford University, will deliver the 31st annual Benjamin E. Mays Lecture on Feb. 20 at 6:30 p.m. in Georgia State University’s Florence Kopleff Recital Hall.
Georgia State University has been named to the Public Interest Technology University Network, aimed at creating a new civic-minded technologists.
Georgia State Law professor Jonathan Todres and Dr. Angela Diaz spoke about their new book, which looks into how sex and labor trafficking can be prevented using public health methods.
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.
The redesigned Master of Science in Human Resources Management (MS-HRM) offered by Georgia State University’s Robinson College of Business provides graduates with functional acumen in H.R. management and an understanding of people leadership strategy.
Jenny Pham, a Presidential Scholar in the Honors College majoring in political science, has been selected as Georgia State University’s 2020 Outstanding Student by the University System of Georgia Board of Regents.
Twelve Perimeter College students have been named semifinalists for the national Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, a record for the college.
Three Andrew Young School alumna were recently awarded the Young Nonprofit Professional Network’s (YNPN) 30 Under 30 Award.
Philosopher Jason Stanley of Yale University will present “How Fascism Works” on February 6.
Georgia State University Perimeter College is offering a series of astronomy viewings at the Dunwoody campus observatory.
New research from Risa Palm and Toby Bolsen finds that coastal residents’ public attitudes about climate change differ by political party.
Arun Rai, Regents’ Professor of the University System of Georgia and director of the Center for Digital Innovation at Georgia State University’s Robinson College of Business, has received the LEO Award for Lifetime Exceptional Achievement
Georgia State health law student Ngan Nguyen shares her family’s immigration story from Vietnam and talks about going from pre-med to pursuing a legal career.
Georgia State researchers have developed a new framework for understanding changes in the brain’s activity and connections.
The Georgia Health Policy Center’s Debra Kibbe was selected for the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition’s 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award.
The Department of Educational Policy Studies received an award under the Provost’s Visiting Scholars Program to bring Professor Joel Warrican from The University of the West Indies to visit Georgia State University.
In Atlanta, home of the world’s busiest airport, Georgia State professor Eric Friginal is working to improve communication and safety in global travel.
On Jan. 16, Georgia State Law alumni and students gathered to celebrate a 26-year partnership with the Atlanta Law School Foundation. They have provided $3.7 million in support to the College of Law since 1994.
On the day before his big research conference presentation, Honors College junior Abu Nadim Kabir was fretful.
The Andrew Young School and the Georgia Institute of Technology recently hosted a half-day workshop to kick off their new collaborative research fellowship.
Hyperallergic reviews artist lecturer Jiha Moon’s new show “Enigmatics” at New York’s Lower East Side Derek Eller Gallery.
Students attending Georgia State University’s Perimeter College successfully transfer to four-year degree programs at dramatically higher rates than students at other two-year colleges around the nation, according to a new ranking by The Chronicle of Higher Education.
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.
Veronica Macias talks about her journey from working in her parents’ Mexican restaurant to giving back to her community as president of the Latinx & Caribbean Law Students Association.
The Georgia State University College of Education & Human Development’s online master’s degree programs have been ranked No. 35 in the country in the U.S. News & World Report 2020 Best Online Education Programs rankings released on Jan. 14.
Eight graduates of the Andrew Young School are among the Georgia State University Alumni Association’s 2020 class of distinguished alumni under 40.
The Department of Criminal Justice & Criminology received a $30,000 grant from Affordable Learning Georgia to reduce textbook costs.
Associate professor Erin Fuse Brown has been named the director of the Center for Law, Health & Society at Georgia State College of Law effective January 1. She follows Leslie Wolf, who was appointed interim dean of the law school last summer.
The College of Education & Human Development awarded its 2019 Partnership Awards to Clayton County Public Schools and Global Village Project at the college’s Fall Graduate Commencement on Dec. 17.
The Evidence-Based Cybersecurity Research Group (EBCS) finds that conditions preventing recreational hackers from defacing websites do not deter politically motivated hackers.
The Center for Access to Justice has announced five Alternative Spring Break opportunities for Georgia State Law students in 2020.
Seven graduates of the Honors College at Georgia State University are recipients of the university’s Alumni Association 40 Under 40 award.
A novel nanoparticle vaccine that combines two major influenza proteins is effective in providing broad, long-lasting protection against influenza virus in mice, showing promise as a universal flu vaccine, according to a study by the Institute for Biomedical Sciences at Georgia State University.
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.
When junior Jack Briggette took on an internship with the Woodruff Park Project, he never imagined he’d become an advocate for a forgotten community.
Dr. Dawn Aycock, associate professor of nursing, delivered the Georgia State University Fall 2019 Ph.D. hooding ceremony keynote address.
Social Work alums Kaitlyn Bailey Wilson (M.S.W. ‘09) & Kirsten Thornate (M.S.W. ‘09) represent Purposity, a new app connecting social workers to clients.
New research finds that ridesharing services, which keep drunk drivers off the road, are also likely to increase excessive levels of alcohol consumption.
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.
Mock trial allows Perimeter College criminal justice students at the Newton Campus to learn firsthand about juvenile court system.
Even before his decision to become a librarian, libraries were a special place for Jose Rodriguez.
Georgia State University student Laura Das Neves learned how to balance motherhood, overcome depression and succeed in biology classes on her way to graduation.
Georgia State University economist Carlianne Patrick has been elected to the 15-member board of the National Tax Association.
A new study finds that occupations characterized by high cognitive and people skill requirements are generally less sensitive to recessions.
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.
Alexander Kim hopes to share his love of paleontology and anthropology with a wider audience.
In the new book, “Preventing Child Trafficking,” College of Law professor Jonathan Todres and Dr. Angela Diaz, director of the Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center, recommend a using public health approach to end trafficking.
Perimeter College will honor its fall graduates at two Commencement ceremonies Dec. 18. Almost 1,000 students are on track to graduate this semester.
When Lidya Gossa came to America at the age of 7, she didn’t speak English. This week, the honors student graduates from Georgia State with a new goal — to become a surgeon.
New study finds that creative placemaking can help focus urban planning on collaborations and community needs rather than resource challenges.
After delaying higher education while she worked and raised a family, Moniquekia Thompson will graduate from Georgia State this week alongside her daughter, Sierra Jenkins.
If books are on your holiday gift list, consider these recent titles published by faculty of the College of Arts and Sciences.
11Alive television station featured the Georgia State University Panther’s Pantry in a segment during the annual 11Alive and Salvation Army canned food drive.
Experts from around the globe gathered at the College of Law on Dec.10 for the annual meeting of the Academy of Food Law & Policy. The Center for Law, Health & Society hosted the event, where scholars discussed pressing issues ranging from reducing obesity to the future of beef.
Perimeter College nursing students promote health literacy by using the “teach back” method when seeing patients at Grace Village Medical Clinic.
Grady, WellStar and Other Health-Aligned Organizations Sign Pledge to Work Collectively on Affordable Housing Solutions
Georgia State University’s varsity esports program has won its second national championship this fall, winning 3-1 against the Georgia Institute of Technology in the American Video Game League’s (AVGL) “SMITE” Collegiate Championship in the grand finals.
Targeted immunization against bacterial flagellin, a protein that forms the appendage that enables bacterial mobility, can beneficially alter the intestinal microbiota, decreasing the bacteria’s ability to cause inflammation and thus protecting against an array of chronic inflammatory diseases, according to a new study by the Institute for Biomedical Sciences and the Neuroscience Institute at Georgia State University.
Researchers at Georgia State’s School of Public Health will coordinate a regional partnership with universities and state agencies to help parents with addiction issues improve their lives and the lives of their children.
Making its third bowl appearance in the last five years, Georgia State will play in the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl Dec. 31 in Tucson, Ariz., against Wyoming.
Michaels has been named director of Georgia State University’s Office of Technology Licensing & Commercialization, which helps university scientists bring their inventions and discoveries from the lab into the marketplace.
The Georgia State Law LL.M. program helped Robert Moses return to environmental law after moving to the U.S. from Australia. As an assistant attorney for the City of Atlanta, he provides legal counsel for the Department of Watershed Management and Atlanta City Council.
Jonassie Zamor, a senior majoring in biology, was the winner of the Fall 2019 Honors Thesis Pitch at Georgia State University.
The School of Film, Media and Theatre Associate Professor Daniel Robin was recently invited to attend the screening of his […]
From pre-med to post-grad, Jasmine Becerra plans to use her education in health law to make healthcare accessible to everyone.
Georgia State researchers have found that earlier intervention may reduce the number of homeless youth at risk of human trafficking in Metro-Atlanta.
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.
Jenny Yang is the first Georgia State researcher to receive the honor. Her work focuses on protein engineering and diagnostic imaging.
Georgia State professor Yuan Liu has developed a novel form of immunotherapy that has the potential to provide long-lasting protection against any type of cancer.
Researchers find that a well-designed game can show students how complex economic theory is applied in the field of climate change policy.
A new course in the Entertainment, Sports and Media Law Certificate program focusing on rapper Ludacris gives students an inside look at key contracts in the Atlanta rapper’s career.
By Angelita Streeter Mary Fernandes, doctoral candidate in clinical neuropsychology, grew up 8,500 miles away from Atlanta in densely-populated Mumbai, […]
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.
The School of Music is pleased to announce that jazz studies artist-in-residence David Sánchez has received a 2020 GRAMMY® award nomination for “Carib” in the Best Latin Jazz Album category. The prestigious honor, presented by the Recording Academy, marks Sánchez’s seventh GRAMMY® nomination with a win in 1997 for “Habana” as Best Latin Jazz Performance.
College of Education & Human Development graduate student Daria Manior was selected as a Forbes Under 30 Scholar for the second consecutive year.
Winner of the 2019 Sun Belt Cross-Country Championship, runner Lotte Meyberg (B.S. ’21) shines on and off the trail.
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.
Alumna Tamara Melton hopes to bring the percentage of minorities in the nutrition field in sync with the U.S. population.
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.
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.
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.
The Ernest G. Welch School of Art & Design and College of the Arts congratulate alumnus, Paul Stephen Benjamin (M.F.A. ’13) as the recipient of the prestigious 2019 Hudgens Prize, one of the largest awards given to an individual artist in the United States.
David A. Martin, Warner-Booker Distinguished Professor of International Law Emeritus at the University of Virginia School of Law, delivered the 64th annual Henry J. Miller Distinguished Lecture in the College of Law on Thursday, Nov. 21 at 5:30 p.m. in the ceremonial courtroom.
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.
David Iwaniec of the Urban Studies Institute will lead Atlanta’s contribution in the National Science Foundation’s “Growing Convergence Research” project.
Laura Schroeder is the third member of her family to attend Georgia State University and follows in her mother’s footsteps as a university staff member.
Assistant professor Claire Spears is using mindfulness to help low-income Americans kick the habit.
Georgia State University’s varsity esports team won the national fall collegiate tournament in the video game “SMITE” on Nov. 17 at Dreamhack Atlanta, a large esports and digital festival attracting thousands in person and many more viewing through the Twitch platform.
The ongoing global slowdown and the U.S.-China trade spat are fostering a deteriorating business investment climate, and a slowdown in job growth has made consumers wary of spending, according to Rajeev Dhawan of the Economic Forecasting Center at Georgia State’s Robinson College of Business.
The number of U.S. adults who perceive e-cigarettes to be at as harmful as, or more harmful than, cigarettes has increased between 2017 and 2018, even prior to the national outbreak of vaping-related lung disease and deaths, a study by tobacco researchers from Georgia State University’s School of Public Health has found.
The College of Education & Human Development’s sport administration program is collaborating with the NCAA and Atlanta Basketball Host Committee on a series of academic initiatives focused on sport event management slated for spring 2020.
Georgia State Law swore in 99 graduates to various state courts on Nov. 15. Held in the college’s ceremonial courtroom, family and friends gathered to see graduates take oaths for the State Superior Court, Court of Appeals and/or Supreme Court.
About 40 Georgia State students are working behind the scenes to help get everything ready for the production of the Democratic Presidential Debate.
Over the past decade, research expenditures at Georgia State have shot up by more than 153 percent.
Georgia State University climbed four spots in the past year to be ranked No. 7 in the nation by Military Times Best for Vets Top Colleges 2020.
As an educational specialist for ATL PBA, master’s student Alita McCalmon connects with educators and students across Atlanta on projects from WABE, an NPR station in town, and the city’s Public Broadcasting Service station.
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.
The Executive Master of Business Administration program at Georgia State’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business is the top public university program in the Southeast and 18th among U.S.-based programs, according to the Financial Times.
Georgia State is proud to celebrate International Education Week (IEW), Nov. 18-21, for the 20th year. Like institutions from more than 100 nations around the world, our campus will host an array of globally inspired events, ranging from Finnish music performances to guided meditation, to showcase the benefits of global education and exchange.
The Rohingya refugee crisis will be the focus of a special panel discussion Nov. 16 at Georgia State University’s Clarkston Campus.
The Signal covers “The Rho” and its modernized adaptation of Aphra Behn’s 1677 play “The Rover” produced by Professor W. Keith Tims.
CEHD faculty members Dennis Gilbride and Franco Dispenza will continue preparing cohorts of clinical rehabilitation counselors for positions in vocational rehabilitation agencies thanks to two recent federal grants.
Students from the Andrew Young School, J. Mack Robinson College of Business and College of Arts & Sciences pursued opportunities in Washington, D.C.
As a child, JenVon Cherry, a certifying official for veterans at Georgia State, suffered a tragic injury that causes unpredictable seizures. But she refuses to let her condition hold her back.
Register for the Center for Access to Justice’s State of the South Conference, Feb. 20-21. The focus of this year’s conference is housing justice.
Associate Professor Beth Cianfrone is the 2019 recipient of the Sport Marketing Association’s Stotlar Award, which recognizes a university faculty member for their outstanding contributions to sport marketing education and graduate mentorship.
Law professor Clark Cunningham is using linguistic analysis to shed light on the original meaning of America’s founding documents.
Georgia State University’s College of Education & Human Development is expanding its teacher residency programs to rural districts in Georgia with its new Network for Urban and Rural Teachers United for Residency Engagement (NURTURE) Project.
Faculty members Christopher Tullis, Sarah Hansen and Claire Donehower have established a new initiative to combat the shortage of educators and behavior analysts who can support young children with high-intensity needs.
Law student Sierra Lawrence wants to use her competitive drive to ensure that everyone has access to legal representation.
Georgia State University Professor Terri Pigott will coordinate a five-day research institute designed to teach early career STEM educators important data analysis skills necessary for high-quality STEM education research.
The colleges and universities are working together on research and teaching to improve understanding of the physical, economic and social impacts of climate change in Georgia.
Georgia State Law interim dean, Leslie Wolf, discusses her path to academia and her plans to expand the school’s reputation for diversity, value and innovation.
Ashley Watts, the Andrew Young School’s new Assistant Director of Alumni Relations, is excited to bring innovative new opportunties for alumni involvement.
The findings could help scientists develop more energy-saving and environmentally sustainable production processes for industries including petroleum, plastics, paper, pharmaceuticals and brewing.
Thaddeus and Natasha Johnson (Ed.D ’19) share a passion for justice. But that’s not all. Married 10 years, the couple also share the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies as their home away from home.
Entertainer and entrepreneur Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, and Tom Luse, former executive producer of “The Walking Dead,” will participate in a full-day master class Nov. 16 presented by the Entertainment, Sports and Media Law Initiative and the Creative Media Industries Institute.
Meet the Georgia State scientists who are using big data to help transform the way we think about mental illness.
Perimeter College invites communities to observe Transit of Mercury celestial event on Nov. 11. Clarkston, Decatur and Dunwoody campuses will participate in rare opportunity to watch Mercury transit the sun.
The findings by a Georgia State biologist and his research group could present new treatment strategies for viruses that can infect the central nervous system, triggering an immune response.
Georgia State Center for Law, Health & Society hosted a lecture with professor Timothy D. Lytton about his book “Outbreak: Foodborne Illness and the Struggle for Food Safety” on October 30, 2019.
The gravest health threats facing developing countries are not viral outbreaks or parasites, but chronic conditions such as heart disease and cancer. Professor Collins O. Airhihenbuwa has pioneered a culturally informed approach to confront the global spread of these diseases.
Social work alumnus Patrick Phillips, a.k.a. the Change Agent, is an award-winning speaker and author working to inspire first-generation college students.
Associate professor Regena Spratling is helping parents care for children with extraordinary medical needs.
Associate professor Martin Norgaard studies how jazz improvisation affects the brain.
Perimeter College will recognize student veterans in special ceremony Nov. 6 at Georgia State University’s Clarkston Campus.
E-cigarette taxes will increase the purchase and use of cigarettes, a study by Georgia State University economist Michael Pesko and his colleagues.
Georgia State Law graduate Abby Howd shares her passion for helping the wrongfully convicted and how her theater degree made her a better litigator.
Georgia State University has named Lee Foster, former assistant director of the Office of the Arts at the Georgia Institute of Technology and operational manager of the Ferst Center for the Arts, executive director of the Rialto Center of the Arts, effective Nov. 1.
John C. Thomas, published a new book, Leading as a Public-Minded Manager, to provide guidance to managers in the public and nonprofit sectors.
John T. Marshall discusses working in New Orleans post Hurricane Katrina, building resilient cities and teaching students to consider the environment first.
Georgia State College of Law is No. 2 in bar passage for the July 2019 exam, with an overall bar passage rate of 84.8 percent — the state average is 65.8 percent.
From an intern in the ticket booth to walk-on to team captain, Remy Lazarus (B.A. ’20) has made the most of his opportunities.
AYS student Taos Wynn (M.P.A./J.D.) is balancing the demands of pursuing a dual degree while leading his nonprofit, the Perfect Love Foundation.
The protein-based MRI contrast dye is also effective at lower dosage than conventional dyes, reducing the risk of metal toxicity.
In his new book, law professor Timothy Lytton examines the history and complex workings of the country’s food safety system.
Chris Bridges – known professionally as Ludacris – is joining Georgia State’s Creative Media Industries Institute (CMII) this fall as an artist-in-residence.
Professor Sang-Moo Kang may have found a way to make a safe vaccine for RSV, an infection that hospitalizes more than 50,000 infants every year.
College of Law graduate, Paul Panusky, uses his experience as an ASL interpreter to bridge the gap between the Deaf community and the legal system.
The Georgia State University Panther Band has been selected as one of 20 marching bands to perform in the Tournament of Roses parade on New Year’s Day 2021 in Pasadena, Calif.
William Trivelpiece, a drug intelligence officer, works on an effort to assuage the opioid epidemic by shifting the conversation to include public health.
The Honors College at Georgia State University connected 15 students with professional internships in London last summer—the largest group ever to participate in the London Experience program.
Eugene Butler grew up in South Georgia and chose to attend Georgia State for his bachelor’s and law degrees. Now, he wants to use the law to serve underprivileged youth.
CEHD alum Roxanne Russell (Ph.D. ’11) created a program teachers can use to design their own reading presentations and recently received a patent for the program’s key features.
Robinson’s team recently placed second in the National Black MBA Association Graduate Case Competition.
Georgia State Law hosted the LatCrit Biennial Conference, featuring scholars from across the country discussing how marginalized people experience the law.
At the Center for Research on Interpersonal Violence, Georgia State faculty are helping to stop assaults.
Across the nation, the mortality rate of women with aggressive triple-negative breast cancer is 39 percent higher for African Americans. Biology professor Ritu Aneja wants to know why.
Biomedical sciences professor Cynthia Nau Cornelissen on the rising threat of antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea and her work to develop the world’s first vaccine against the superbug.
A team of Georgia State economists finds that cleaning up school buses pays dividends in the classroom.
Metro Atlanta needs more science and math teachers. It also needs more diverse teachers. A new Georgia State project aims to deliver both.
Leah Platt Boustan, from Princeton University, will present a lecture on Immigration and the American Dream for the 2019 W.J. Usery, Jr. Lecture.
Jacinta White is combining her artistic passion with her skills in nonprofit management through her new community consultation company, The Word Project.
A new antiviral drug that induces mutations in the genetic material of influenza virus is highly effective in treating influenza infection in animals and human airway tissue and could be a groundbreaking advance in influenza therapy, according to a study by the Institute for Biomedical Sciences at Georgia State University.
Cynthia Searcy has been named the Associate Dean for Academic Innovation and Strategy in the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies.
Professor Eric Wright recently led a study of homelessness and human trafficking among metro Atlanta youth.
Georgia State joins the CDC’s Prevention Research Center network with a new Clarkston-based office focused on migrant health.
Georgia State Law alumna Catherine Henson uses her legal experience to advocate for educational equity and give back her alma mater. In the College of Law, she serves on the board of visitors, named the atrium, and endowed a professorship and scholarship.
Linguists and attorneys collaborate on young scholars’ papers at Law & Linguistics Workshop hosted by professor Clark Cunningham at Georgia State Law.
Perimeter professors to focus on housing and disparities during upcoming lecture.
DeMarco Pittman made history when he became the first deaf African American student picked for Georgia State’s Homecoming Court.
The study found that Atlanta’s homeless youth, especially minority and LGBTQ, are more likely to be trafficked against their will for labor than commercial sexual exploitation.
The Center for Sport and Urban Policy is honored for its work helping sports organizations become leaders in sustainability.
A new partnership is connecting Georgia State social scientists with Georgia Tech computer scientists in a unique collaboration to address historic social inequities.
The Georgia State University Department of Respiratory Therapy (RT) will celebrate 50 years of educating respiratory therapists during National Respiratory Care Week, Oct. 20-26.
Kinda Abdus-Saboor, a lecturer and externship supervisor in the College of Law, talks about helping young attorneys develop cultural awareness and her passion for juvenile justice.
Georgia State has announced the first group accepted into the Main Street Entrepreneurs Seed Fund. Supported by the Marcus Foundation, the program provides entrepreneurs in the Georgia State community with aid to start and grow new ventures.
College of Law alumnus Mawuli Davis on fighting for justice, giving back and why he stays connected to Georgia State Law.
As far back as Eshan Bhojane can remember, he’s been a tinkerer with a boundless imagination.
“I think we’re less and less surprised when primates outsmart humans sometimes,” researcher notes.
The College of Law is ranked No. 7 overall Best Value in preLaw Magazine, and received accolades for its business law, tax law and trial and advocacy programs.
Kathryn Szypulski is no stranger to the spotlight. Growing up in Cary, N.C., she joined a summer youth theater camp, working mostly backstage on set and costume design.
The presence of specific microbiota, or microorganisms that live in the digestive tract, can prevent and cure rotavirus infection, which is the leading cause of severe, life-threatening diarrhea in children worldwide, according to a new study by the Institute for Biomedical Sciences at Georgia State University.
Recent College of Law graduate Furhawn Shah wants to use his law degree to help domestic violence victims and make his mom proud.
Political science researchers found that the impact of emotions was stronger for women viewers of the first presidential election debate of 2016 between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton than it was for men.
WGPB “On Second Thought” interviews Grammy-winning jazz artist-in-residence David Sanchez on his career, Georgia State residency and his new “Carib” record project on the music of the African Diaspora.
Howell Wechsler, director of U.S. programs for FHI 360, will be the featured speaker at the 2nd Annual Mike and Terry Metzler Distinguished Lecture, scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 2 p.m. in Georgia State University’s Speaker’s Auditorium.
The Georgia State Law community includes successful alumni from around the world. Look at what our graduates have been up to in our digital class notes.
Isaiah Richburg grew up playing video games with his dad. Now, he is hoping to become a game designer himself.
Georgia State University’s varsity esports program will host and compete against multiple college and university teams in the fourth PantherLAN Esports Tournament Saturday, Nov. 9, at Georgia State Stadium, marking the first time the stadium has hosted an esports tournament.
A Perimeter College computer science student attends an international conference for women in technology.
The inspiration to one day become a doctor hit Chetna Batra hard—literally.
2019-2020 Georgia State University Law Review editors Kassi Conley and Parth Matalia discuss why law reviews still matter and tackling human trafficking.
The Facebook engineer-in-residence will teach an undergraduate course, offer workshops, conduct mock interviews and organize a competitive coding team.
The pen is mightier but, in the eyes of Bronson Tharpe, programming code may be mightiest.
The Georgia State University Alumni Association will present its top honor, the Distinguished Alumni Award, to five outstanding graduates at a dinner on Friday, Oct. 4 at The Southern Exchange at 200 Peachtree St.
John Tyler of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation led a recent Brown Bag Conversation hosted by the Department of Public Management and Policy.
Jason Fletcher’s work as a state trooper inspired him to transfer his law enforcement experience from the streets to the courtroom.
The stress of racism can influence both mental and physical health symptoms at an early age in life, according to a new Georgia State psychology study.
Faculty in Georgia State Law’s Center for Law, Health & Society have been awarded a grant to develop an undergraduate diversity in bioethics course. Students in the Honors College can enroll in spring 2020.
The Georgia State Law chapters of The Order of the Coif and The Order of Barristers inducted 27 students and two honorary alumni this week.
Understanding the relationship between growth, aging infrastructure and vulnerable watersheds is critical for urban planners.
Growing up in the sub-Saharan African nation of Uganda, Charlotte Dennison had monkeys in her yard and could see the shores of Lake Victoria from her house.
Veda Balaji was on the way to middle school when a radio news broadcast grabbed her attention.
Longtime Georgia State associate professor Malinda Snow talks about competing on the epic quiz show “College Bowl” in 1966 and defeating Princeton University in one of the biggest upsets in trivia game history.
Research from Ross Rubenstein and his colleagues found that programs providing tuition guarantees can increase student enrollment rates and retention.
Alexis Martinez joined the Georgia State Law leadership team last year. She is making it her mission to help students make the most of their law degree.
Attorneys Carolina Antonini (J.D. ’89) and Martin Rosenbluth came to Georgia State Law to discuss the state of immigration law in Georgia and the college’s new clinic.
School of Music instructor Michelle Mercier-De Shon has been honored with the 2019 College Music Society Education in Music Award for her work with the music-in-residence project Sound Learning.
Research by Stefano Carattini finds that when people take action on climate change, their friends and neighbors are likely to as well.
The 8,000-seat, multiuse facility near Georgia State Stadium will host Panthers’ basketball, commencement and other large events.
PreLaw Magazine featured Georgia State Law in the 2019 Back To School issue for excellence in employment outcomes and health law.
The College of Law marked Constitution Day with a debate about Originalism vs Living Constitutionalism, and whether judges should be bound to, or persuaded by, history.
Creating mutations in a key Ebola virus protein that helps the deadly virus escape from the body’s defenses can make the virus unable to produce sickness and activate protective immunity in the infected host, according to a study by the Institute for Biomedical Sciences at Georgia State University.
Professor Vince Calhoun and associate professor Jean Liu will use advanced machine learning to identify and separate subtypes of Alzheimer’s disease, the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S.
The Andrew Young School Podcast is a new monthly series featuring interviews with change-makers and thought leaders in public policy and related fields.
Georgia State University will become the first public university to offer a Master of Science in Health Sciences with a concentration in Health Informatics degree, beginning in spring 2020.
Dan Johnson (J.D. ’19) was determined to change his life after working in the restaurant industry. He came to Georgia State Law and fell in love with data privacy law.
Brooke Silverthorn wants to help professionals in the M.J. program expand their career possibilities and discover their passions.
This year’s Constitution Day programs at Perimeter College will include speakers, voter registration efforts and other activities.
Three Ph.D. Candidates from the Andrew Young School have been awarded fellowships by the Association for Public Policy Analysis & Management (APPAM).
Pulitzer Prize winner Isabel Wilkerson will deliver the keynote speech at the seventh annual Founders Lecture, hosted by the Honors College at Georgia State University on Oct. 28.
Faculty in public affairs, nonprofits and computing gathered in mid-August for the Andrew Young School’s first Data Science for Public Service Workshop.
Georgia State esports champion Praful Gade, an Honors psychology and neuroscience major, wants to research what goes on inside the minds of video gamers.
College of Law professor, Erin Fuse Brown, received a grant to study policy and regulation of air ambulance bills in order to protect consumers.
Evan Malbrough, a rising senior in Public Policy, just completed an internship with the United States Department of Defense at the Pentagon.
Psychology researchers at Georgia State University are using large-scale imaging analysis to study how symptoms associated with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and major depression relate to changes in the brain.
Meagan Chinnis decided to pursue a career in law after losing a close friend to violent crime. Here, she talks about finding her place and the pursuit of justice.
Georgia State University is ranked the second most innovative university and third for its commitment to undergraduate teaching in the 2020 Best Colleges edition of U.S. News & World Report magazine.
The Andrew Young School of Policy Studies has named Cathy Yang Liu the new chair of the department of Public Management & Policy.
Perimeter College will help host the fourth annual Refugee and Immigrant Employment Summit and Job Fair Sept. 20 at Georgia State University’s Clarkston Campus.
Georgia State Law student Lina Machado Bejarano shares her journey of leaving Colombia, seeking asylum in America and preparing to graduate from law school.
Trade tensions, a reduction in business investment and an earlier than usual presidential election swoon are contributing to a lowered growth path for 2020-21, according to Rajeev Dhawan of the Economic Forecasting Center at Georgia State University’s Robinson College of Business.
Students in the new Global Health Study Abroad in London, the Lewis College’s third study abroad program, experienced diverse world culture while examining the early days of modern medicine and nursing.
Georgia State Law alumnus Gregory Fosheim (J.D. ’14) combines his experience as a microbiologist and passion for health law to help underserved communities.
Three law students from the Health Law Partnership (HeLP) Legal Services Clinic won a court victory for a child with a disability this spring.
Researchers from across Georgia State University joined Andrew Young School faculty for the Urban Studies Institute’s Third Annual Research Roundabout.
Sophomore business major Malayna Valree spends her days shuffling between classes and dance practice with the Georgia State Pantherettes. In her free time, she performs alongside some of the music industry’s biggest stars.
Georgia State University President Mark Becker has named Wendy Hensel, interim provost and senior vice president for academic affairs since July 1, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs.
The College of Education & Human Development added several faculty this academic year – faculty whose research, teaching and service make significant contributions to the college and its students.
Professor Jonathan Todres, whose research areas of expertise include children’s rights and human trafficking, was one of three faculty members awarded the title of Distinguished University Professor this year.
Four Georgia State University students and a graduate are among those selected as fellowship recipients in the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, setting a university record.
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.
Susan Navarro Smelcer joins the Legal Analytics & Innovation Initiative after starting her career in antitrust law. Here, she talks about her journey to teaching and why there’s no getting around big data.
Harnessing the energy-burning potential of white fat could lead to new therapies in the fight against obesity and type 2 diabetes, according to a study by Georgia State University researchers.
Mawuli Davis (J.D. ’02) Davis delivered the Public Interest Keynote through the Center for Access to Justice. Davis encouraged students to find what they’re dedicated to and build a career in public interest law.
Georgia State University’s College of Education & Human Development, Clayton County Public Schools and Curriculum Associates will work together on a new $1.2 million grant program to support Clayton County middle school teachers implementing the county’s math curriculum in their classrooms.
Trade tensions, a reduction in business investment and an earlier than usual presidential election swoon are contributing to a lowered growth path for 2020-21, according to Rajeev Dhawan of the Economic Forecasting Center at Georgia State University’s Robinson College of Business.
The Center for Law, Health & Society at Georgia State University College of Law and Atlanta Legal Aid Society hosted the “Olmstead at Twenty: The Past and Future of Community Integration” symposium on August 8 and 9.
Delta Air Lines’ manager of international social media strategy and 40 Under 40 honoree Juanita Velez (M.I.B. ’13) has devoted herself to connecting people across cultures with opportunity and community.
As a Clarkston, Ga., city councilwoman, Yterenickia “YT” Bell is leading the charge to connect her town government with the residents of America’s most diverse square mile.
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.
Professor Vince Calhoun is using data to transform the way we think about mental illness.
As we welcome a new guard of senior leaders, Georgia State gains even more momentum.
Lisa Armistead, associate provost for graduate programs at Georgia State University, has been appointed the inaugural dean of the university’s Graduate School, established as part of strategic efforts to expand and strengthen graduate and professional programs at the institution.
A law professor for most of the day, Samuel Donaldson also turns a trade as a builder of puzzles and often finds ways to cross one with the other.
She’d dreamt of becoming an astrophysicist since the eighth grade. But when doctoral student and single mother India Jackson (B.S. ’11, M.S. ’13) won a prized internship at NASA, she couldn’t afford the move to Houston. Then, the world came to her aid.