Adventures Of A Lifetime
Adventures Of A Lifetime
A political science major who graduated in May, Austin Birchell had an incredible college career — from meeting Bill Gates to hosting his own man-on-the-street interview series.
Pivot in the Pandemic
Pivot in the Pandemic
When the economic consequences of the pandemic disrupted his growing restaurant business, Matt Hinton (B.A. ’97) did what he’s always done — found ways to adapt.
Anthropology Grad Embraces Heritage, Helping Others During Pandemic
Anthropology Grad Embraces Heritage, Helping Others During Pandemic
Kwaneya Black is keeping her commitment to help Floating Doctors provide healthcare to people in remote communities in coastal Panama.
Role Model
Role Model
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.
The Chronicler
The Chronicler
Author Tom Chaffin (B.A. ’77) digs deep into the past to uncover some of history’s most intriguing stories.
Georgia State Neuroscience Student Triumphs Through Transition
Georgia State Neuroscience Student Triumphs Through Transition
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.
Patient-Centered Care
Patient-Centered Care
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.
The Next Big Gig
The Next Big Gig
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.
Former Georgia State Student Ludacris Comes Back to Campus as CMII Artist-In-Residence
Former Georgia State Student Ludacris Comes Back to Campus as CMII Artist-In-Residence
Chris Bridges – known professionally as Ludacris – is joining Georgia State’s Creative Media Industries Institute (CMII) this fall as an artist-in-residence.
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.