Georgia State University College of Arts and Sciences

08/24/2026

Fall semester is here! So, we want to share a few welcome back words of wisdom from our faculty members! Today, Dr. Rosita Scerbo, a professor of visual and digital cultures in the Institute for Women's Gender & Sexuality Studies is offering a word on curiosity!

"Education begins with the courage to question established truths and imagine new possibilities,” Scerbo said.

08/24/2026

After sifting through years of federal disability data and statistics, graduate researchers in the Department of Sociology's Interdisciplinary Community Research on Disability (iCORD) Lab have made a significant discovery about the housing risks facing veterans with disabilities. Read more: https://t.gsu.edu/4gxV5mk

Georgia State University - Department of Sociology

08/24/2026

Welcome back Panthers! Have a great first day of classes! 🐾

08/21/2026

Getting to witness the impactful work and dedication of our Arts & Sciences faculty and students never gets old! We can't wait to continue this fall!

08/21/2026

RSVP NOW for the inaugural Green Chemistry Awareness Day at Georgia State University! The event is free and open to all GSU students, faculty, and staff. Come celebrate, learn, connect, and discover more about the Green Chemistry Initiative!

RSVP: https://t.gsu.edu/4wqBzOq

🗓️ Sept. 23 from 1:50 - 6:30 p.m.
📍Student Center East Ballroom

08/21/2026

Georgia State mathematician Ivanna Poliashenko was featured on 11Alive! Watch as she shares about her journey to complete a 4 year degree in 14 months. Tune in and read the story here:

Ivanna Poliashenko will spend the next couple of years getting her master's degree from Georgia Tech

08/20/2026

This past Spring, Dr. Marta Galindo in the Department of World Languages and Cultures launched a pilot course exploring the integration of AI into Global Career Pathways. The course, which was done in collaboration with the Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning & Online Education (CETLOE) and BoodleBox AI, allowed students to strengthen their foundation in AI literacy.

Read more: https://t.gsu.edu/4gaNqLP

08/20/2026

From teaching English to elementary students in South Korea to pursuing his current doctoral research in second-language learning and assessment among young learners at Georgia State, Ph.D. Applied Linguistics and ESL student Sak Lee has been working to understand how children communicate. After being selected for the prestigious 2026-27 ETS Young Students Graduate Research Fellowship, he will be able to do that at a deeper level. Read more: https://t.gsu.edu/4gHhqyT

Department of Applied Linguistics and ESL at GSU

08/19/2026

Get ready for a Global Grillout! As a part of GSU's Panther Welcome events, new and returning international students are invited Thursday, Aug. 20 from 1pm until 3pm in the Student Center East State Ballroom to celebrate with the entire Panther community. Enjoy food, music, performances and fun activities!

Learn more on PIN: https://t.gsu.edu/4xbG14X

08/19/2026

We're thrilled to Congratulate to our 2026 International Education Award winners! These awards honor outstanding faculty, staff and students for their commitment to international education. Major kudos to:

- Political Science Professor Charles R. Hankla - Faculty Award for Global Engagement – Research & Scholarship

- PhD History major Raymond Ejikemeuwa - International Graduate Student of the Year

- Political Science and Interdisciplinary Studies major Elisa Heinzelmann - International Undergraduate Student of the Year

Learn more about them: https://t.gsu.edu/4gfqLN4

Office of International Initiatives, Georgia State University