Georgia State University students earn Global Scholar Distinction

ATLANTA, GA (10/01/2024)– More than 100 students at Georgia State University earned the Global Scholar Distinction during the summer of 2024, recognizing their development of global competence: the skills, knowledge and awareness that enhance the ability to succeed in a global environment. The Global Scholar Distinction is open to all Bachelor degree-seeking majors in all colleges, in addition to Associate degree-seeking students at Perimeter College.

Students who take five or more designated courses across the university and earn a grade of “B” or better and keep an institutional grade-point average of 3.0 or higher at the time of graduation are recognized as Global Scholars.

Students earning the Global Scholar Distinction receive an official notice from Georgia State, a digital badge, and a cord at graduation. Recipients are encouraged to include this and other university distinctions on resumes, professional portfolios and other methods of documenting academic accomplishments.

The Atlanta Global Studies Center, a U.S. Department of Education-supported venture with Georgia State and the Georgia Institute of Technology, coordinates the program in collaboration with Georgia State’s Office of International Initiatives.

One of the priorities of the Atlanta Global Studies Center, supported through a four-year Title VI grant, is to promote and support global education across partner universities, and to increase achievement of the Global Scholar Distinction by 10 percent.

Global scholars from your coverage area include:

• Alejandro Saez of Loganville (30052)
• Griffin Ray of Monroe (30656)
• Collin Alexander of Loganville (30052)

Georgia State University, one of the largest, most innovative multi-campus public research universities, transforms the lives of students, advances the frontiers of knowledge and strengthens the workforce of the future. With campuses in and around metro Atlanta, Georgia State readies students for professional pursuits, educates future leaders and prepares citizens for lifelong learning. Enrolling one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation, Georgia State prioritizes student success ensuring that students from all backgrounds graduate at high rates. The university provides outstanding experiential educational opportunities and exceptional support for students seeking degrees from the associate to the doctoral level. One of the nation’s fastest-growing research institutions, Georgia State’s scholarship and research focus on solving complex issues ranging from the most fundamental questions of the universe to the most challenging issues of our day, while our creative activities expand and enrich the world.