I am pleased to announce that Dr. Donald Hamelberg, professor of chemistry and interim vice president for Research and Economic Development, has accepted the role of vice president for Research and Economic Development, effective June 1.
We have so much great momentum at GSU, and I am grateful for all you do to contribute to our shared success. Our BluePrint to 2033 is well underway, and your dedication and hard work are driving its progress. I'm pleased to provide you with an important update.
As we close the academic year, I hope that you find an opportunity to reflect and refresh this summer. The belonging we create at GSU shapes a vibrant and unique culture supporting our students, community, and state, and I want you to be all in for the journey.
This year’s Ignite Awards recognized the outstanding contributions of individuals and groups whose work has advanced knowledge and solved complex problems in Georgia and beyond.
There’s something truly inspiring about being in a room filled with passionate, driven students ready to share their work with the world. At this year’s Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) competition, it was my pleasure to meet the enthusiastic finalists.
It was both an honor and a privilege to present my first State of the University Address for the Georgia State community.
Since 2020, the Mario A.J. Bennekin Black History Symposium has served as a key placemaking initiative that offers Georgia State students an opportunity to gain new insight and build community around scholarly endeavors.
It was incredible to see such a great turnout at the groundbreaking ceremony for our new Georgia State University Research Tower, located off Decatur Street in the heart of our downtown Atlanta campus.
As you may have seen late last week, the University System of Georgia released the agenda for today’s Board of Regents meeting, which included a proposed action to start certain projects related to our Building Pathways to Success project — funded by the $80 million gift from the Woodruff Foundation.
I hope you all had a restful holiday break and that you are ready for the new year! Whether you are returning to campus or starting your journey with us, as President I want to personally welcome you back for an exciting and productive spring 2025 semester.
