G.S.U. Department of Respiratory Therapy

03/04/2026

For over three decades, Georgia State University’s Department of Respiratory Therapy has proudly partnered with Saudi Arabia to advance respiratory care education and professional training. This powerful international collaboration continues to elevate the field and open doors for future leaders in healthcare. 💙💨

As we grow our study‑abroad programs and global partnerships, we remain committed to shaping skilled, compassionate respiratory care professionals who make a difference around the world. 🌐💪

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Editor’s note: This article is made possible through a partnership between GSU’s Office of International Initiatives (OII) and Global Atlanta. For more than three decades, a specialized health sciences program […]

10/19/2025

🎉 Celebrating Respiratory Care Week 🎉
This week, we honor the incredible work of respiratory therapists, essential members of the healthcare team who help patients breathe easier and live better. It’s a profession that truly makes a difference.

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12/04/2023

Kudos to Dr. Doug Gardenhire, chair of respiratory therapy, who will take on the additional title and responsibilities of assistant dean for international initiatives in the Lewis College. This position is new as the college expands its efforts in international study, research collaborations and graduate student recruitment.

Dr. Gardenhire has chaired the college’s International Services Committee and has been chair of respiratory therapy since 2015. Under his leadership, the committee has strongly advocated and supported the college’s international activities, including new study abroad programs, international recruitment and institutional collaborations. His appointment is effective Jan. 1.

11/28/2023

On this Giving Tuesday, help send 13 extraordinary respiratory therapy students on an intensive study-abroad to the Dominican Republic. For nine days, students will be immersed in the small rural farming village of Puerto Plata, where they will conduct clinical screenings and assessments. This study-abroad will cost about $1,600 per student, including program fees, food, lodging, transportation and airfare. We're looking to raise $10,000 to help offset costs! Make a gift at https://impact.gsu.edu/project/39912

10/24/2023

09/28/2023

has come to an end, and we want to say thank you to all of our supporters. Over 100 gifts were received! To learn more about the Lewis College, visit us at https://t.gsu.edu/3svG5NG.

09/26/2023

There is still time, so let's keep the gifts coming! Thank you to those who have made a gift today. https://t.gsu.edu/46pN38b

09/26/2023

Happy Georgia State Day! Our 6th annual day of giving begins at 10 a.m. Today’s the day to show your support for the Lewis College of Nursing & Health Professions because your gift on can go even further.

We have $3,500 in giving challenge funds to unlock for a variety of our five featured initiatives. Check out the spotlighted programs and help make today a success for the Lewis College and .

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09/25/2023

kicks off TOMORROW! Please join us on this annual day of giving and show your support of the Lewis College.

06/21/2023

Congratulations to the Department of Respiratory Therapy, which was recognized by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care for its high rate of credentialing success among its graduates. More than 90 percent of GSU's respiratory graduates become credentialed.

04/25/2023

GSU was selected by NAFSA: Association of International Educators to receive a 2023 Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization. The Lewis College integrates international education throughout its curricula and offers many study abroad opportunities.

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Georgia State University was selected by NAFSA: Association of International Educators to receive a 2023 Senator Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization. Named after the late U.S. Senator Paul Simon of Illinois, the award celebrates outstanding innovation and accomplishment in campus intern...