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Sign in to your Merit page , an enterprising urban public research university, is a national leader in graduating students from widely diverse backgrounds. The student body of more than 53,000 demonstrates that students from all backgrounds can achieve at high rates with unsurpassed connections to the city’s business, government, nonprofit and cultural organizations. (see more) , an enterprising urban public research university, is a national leader in graduating students from widely diverse backgrounds. The student body of more than 53,000 demonstrates that students from all backgrounds can achieve at high rates with unsurpassed connections to the city’s business, government, nonprofit and cultural organizations. student Stories See and share stories about what students are achieving student Profiles Discover and explore profiles of students Newsroom News and announcements from Search for students Lorene C. Pilcher Outstanding Dissertation Award Carina Windom is the 2024 recipient of the Lorene C. Pilcher Outstanding Dissertation Award from ’s College of Education & Human Development. This award is given in recognition of a dissertation of especially high quality and potential impact in the field of early childhood and elementary education. Academic Award - May 9 Induction Into The 1913 Society Among the most prestigious student organizations at , ambassadors with The 1913 Society, named for the year the university was founded, serve as hosts for high-profile events and ceremonies. Members maintain excellent grades and carry themselves with poise and professionalism at all times. Honor Society - Apr 11 Jeff and Debbie Rupp Endowed Scholarship in Exercise Science Charity Bundy is the 2024 recipient of the Jeff and Debbie Rupp Endowed Scholarship in Exercise Science. Scholarship - Apr 8 Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education Conference Presentation Instructional technology doctoral student Gozde Uzun co-authored a paper entitled, "Self-Regulation, Self-Efficacy and Fear of Failure Interactions with How Novices Use LLMs to Solve Programming Problems," which has been accepted for the Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education Conference. Business/professional - Apr 4 2023-2024 Wellness in the Law Society Leaders The Wellness in the Law Society’s mission is to provide students with a comprehensive approach to wellness, encompassing mental, physical, social, emotional, intellectual, professional, and inner purpose/values. Through a variety of initiatives, they aim to offer educational opportunities throughout the academic year, focusing on promoting wellness, health, and balance. Club or Organization - Mar 19 Fall 2023 Graduation More than 3,000 students earned degrees at the associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, specialist and doctoral levels, in addition to undergraduate- and graduate-level academic certificates during the Fall 2023 semester. Graduation - Feb 5 Fall 2023 President’s List To be eligible for the President’s List, degree-seeking students must have earned a GPA of at least 4.0 for a minimum of nine semester hours of academic credit taken at Georgia State during the fall or spring term with no incompletes for the semester. Eligible students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 for all classes taken at Georgia State. President’s List - Jan 25 Fall 2023 Dean’s List To be eligible for the Dean’s List, degree-seeking students must have earned a GPA of at least 3.5 for a minimum of nine semester hours of academic credit taken at Georgia State during the fall or spring term with no incompletes for the semester. Eligible students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 for all classes taken at Georgia State. Dean’s List - Jan 25 Student Trial Lawyers Association College of Law extends its congratulations to the newest mock trial team of the Student Trial Lawyers Association for the 2023-2024 academic year. This signifies STLA’s commitment to providing students with real courtroom experience, facilitated by professional attorneys and participation in national competitions, bridging the gap between classroom learning and practical legal skills. Notably, many graduates who have been part of STLA go on to successful careers as litigators and district attorneys. In 2020, achieved a remarkable 21st ranking in the U.S. News & World Report for its outstanding Trial Advocacy Programs. This recognition is well-deserved, as the Student Trial Lawyers Association has a proven track record of excellence, boasting an impressive record of 16 national championships, 15 regional championships, and seven second-place finishes in national competitions. Student Competition - Jan 8 2023 Study Abroad Student of the Year (Niki Nourollahi) Niki Nourollahi (J.D. ’23) has been named the "Study Abroad Student of the Year." Nourollahi is a recent graduate of ’s College of Law Class of 2023. During her second year of law school, Niki spent her spring semester studying international law at Aarhus University. Niki also previously studied abroad during her undergraduate education at ’s Robinson College of Business with Toulouse Business School in Toulouse, France for six months. Upon returning to Georgia State Law from Denmark, Niki has maintained relationships with her friends abroad and assisted new international exchange students in Atlanta as they arrived. She is passionate about her study-abroad experience and loves to share with others how the experience has enriched her life. Niki has recently accepted an associate position with Burr & Forman LLP in Atlanta as part of their corporate and tax practice group, with a concentration in securities transactional work. She hopes to continue traveling, connecting with others, and incorporating international law into her career as it moves forward. Learn more about the Study Abroad Student of the Year Award. Achievement (Other) - Jan 8 ASHA Minority Student Leadership Program communication sciences and disorders student Calia Howse was selected to participate in the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s (ASHA) Minority Student Leadership Program at the 2023 ASHA Convention. Leadership - Jan 8 Georgia State Student Erreannau Zellous Receives Gerontology Scholarship student Erreannau Zellous recently received the Carol Rowe-Jones and Waymon Jones Scholarship Endowment. This scholarship supports outstanding gerontology students (undergraduate & graduate) and may be used for tuition, books, room, board, and other associated expenses. Community Service - 2023 May 24 Georgia State Student James Stamps Receives Undergraduate Study Abroad Scholarship student James Stamps recently received the Eleanor McEdwards International Opportunity Scholarship. The Eleanor McEdwards International Opportunity Scholarship is a study abroad scholarship awarded annually to an undergraduate student pursuing a degree in the College of Arts and Sciences. The scholarship was established by Colleen McEdwards and Scott Burnside in honor of her mother, Eleanor McEdwards, who was dedicated to creating and promoting opportunities for international travel and study among young people. Study Abroad - 2023 May 24 Student Caleb Spainhour Interns at Georgia Capitol student Caleb Spainhour worked recently as an intern at the Georgia General Assembly through the university’s Georgia Legislative Intern Program (GLIP). Spainhour, of Nicholasville, Ky., is a third year Law and Society Interdisciplinary Studies student in the College of Arts and Sciences. Caleb hopes to attend law school in the future, and believes that his GLIP placement will help him gain relevant experience in his career path. As an intern, Spainhour’s responsibilities included researching proposed policies and legislation in neighboring states, compiling reports on bills, and keeping an eye out for concerns of other members. Spainhour said he was excited by "the networking opportunities that are found nowhere else in Georgia." The College of Arts and Sciences provides a skills-based...