Summer 2026 Global Scholar Distinction awarded from Georgia State University

ATLANTA, GA (08/25/2026)– Georgia State University awarded the Global Scholar Distinction during the summer semester of 2026, recognizing the development of the skills, knowledge and awareness that enhance the ability to succeed in a global environment.

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 University and the Georgia Institute of Technology, coordinates the program in collaboration with Georgia State’s Office of International Initiatives.

Global scholars from your coverage area include:

• Kaleb Horsley of Loganville
• Mattel Sakho of Loganville

Georgia State University is an enterprising urban public research institution in Atlanta, the leading cultural and economic center of the Southeast. With six campuses throughout metro Atlanta, the university provides its faculty and more than 52,000 students with unsurpassed connections to the opportunities available in one of the 21st century’s great global cities. A national leader in graduating students from diverse backgrounds, Georgia State provides a rich experience with award-winning housing, hundreds of student clubs and organizations, and one of the most diverse student bodies in the country. Students, faculty and alumni enjoy a unique campus personality and culture based on ambition, hard work, dedication and perseverance.