The Cruciverbalist
The Cruciverbalist
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.
Stars Align
Stars Align
Since a viral fundraising campaign helped her get to Houston for a coveted internship with NASA, astrophysicist India Jackson (B.S. ’10, M.S. ’13, M.S. ’23, M.S. 24, Ph.D. ’24) returned to campus to earn three more degrees – she will become the first Black woman to earn a Ph.D. in Physics from Georgia State – and a 40 Under 40 award. She'll also work with NASA for a third time this spring.
Summerhill’s Next Act
Summerhill’s Next Act
Atlanta’s historic Summerhill neighborhood and its main artery, Georgia Avenue, are in the midst of a renaissance. And it all started when Georgia State bought a Major League Baseball stadium.
The Voice
The Voice
Going into his fourth decade as the play-by-play man for the Panthers, Dave Cohen (B.A. ’94) reflects on his early days in the booth, recalls some of Georgia State’s biggest sports moments and talks about his status as a superfan of the rock band Kiss.
The Education of Rob Lanier
The Education of Rob Lanier
Georgia State’s new head men’s basketball coach brings a wealth of experience and lessons learned after working with some of college hoops’ top minds.
In Tune
In Tune
A regional director for Pandora Radio, Shalya Forte (B.A. ’04) has made a career out of anticipating the next note.
The Reformers
The Reformers
A political science professor has teamed up with colleagues at Perimeter College to pilot a program that doesn’t just give prisoners the opportunity to learn on the inside. It lets them earn college credit.
More Than A Major
More Than A Major
Today’s employers value more than just a college degree. They want their new hires to have a broad range of skills and knowledge to solve complex problems. A new university-wide initiative aims to make students aware of tomorrow’s most sought-after career competencies as soon as they step on campus.
Mogul In The Making
Mogul In The Making
Kash Molwani (B.B.A. ’17) taught himself English by reading the dictionary. Now, the Schwarzman Scholar has his sights set on owning a media company.
Write On ’Cue
Write On ’Cue
Over his 40-year career, Jim Auchmutey (B.A. ’77) has become one of Atlanta’s most decorated writers. In his latest book, the veteran journalist and award-winning author goes whole hog on the history of BBQ in America.