SUPPORTING GEORGIA STATE
At Georgia State all students, no matter their background, can achieve at high levels. A majority of our students come from historically underserved communities, and we know that when they’re provided the proper resources they’ll succeed. Despite tremendous growth in both the number of donors and their total contributions, many students’ needs remain unmet due to lack of funding.
University Advancement works to further Georgia State’s status as a national leader in student success, research and innovation, and cultural impact. By connecting with alumni, engaging donors and increasing philanthropic support for students and scholars, we’re helping to transform lives and build our global community.
WHY WE'RE HERE
Many of our students are among the first in their families to go to college, which can improve the economic trajectory of their family for generations.
85%
OF STUDENTS WITH DEMONSTRATED NEED RECEIVE TUITION ASSISTANCE.
55%
OF STUDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR PELL GRANTS.
16,500+
PANTHER RETENTION GRANTS HAVE BEEN AWARDED SINCE 2011.
WHY WE'RE HERE
STORIES WORTH TELLING
Georgia State University Receives Kaiser Permanente Grant to Support School of Nursing and Narrative Exposure Therapy Program
The grant from Kaiser Permanente will fund Georgia State University recruitment and retention activities aimed at increasing enrollment in the School of Nursing, as well as the expansion of opportunity for School of Public Health students practicing narrative exposure therapy.
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Building a Platform
Alumni Association honoree Charbel Aoun (B.S. '18) is one of Georgia Trend's 40 Under 40.read more ❯
Georgia State Community Boosts Student Support and Opportunity, Sets New Highs for Engagement During Georgia State Day 2023
Record levels of total engagement with students, alumni and supporters helped Georgia State University raise more than $766,000 on Georgia State Day 2023 for programs that create student opportunity inside and outside the classroom. read more ❯
OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPACT
A MATTER OF DEGREES
16,500
PANTHER RETENTION GRANTS AWARDED TO STUDENTS
70%
OF GRANT RECIPIENTS HAVE REMAINED ENROLLED OR GONE ON TO GRADUATE
NOURISHING STUDENT SUCCESS
Food insecurity is a persistent reality for many students at Georgia State, which serves a vulnerable population. Established in 2014 by graduate students in the Nutrition Department, Panther’s Pantry helps remove barriers to achievement by alleviating food insecurity.
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PANTHER'S PANTRY LOCATIONS TO SERVE OUR STUDENT POPULATION
68%
OF STUDENTS REPORTED FOOD INSECURITY IN A SURVEY CONDUCTED BY NUTRITION DEPARTMENT STUDENTS
CONVERSION FACTOR
The University Library is transforming another downtown space to provide Panthers with more room to learn, connect, collaborate and create. The parking area under Library North (C Lot) will become a student-focused Study Commons, increasing the library’s capacity by nearly 10 percent.
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ADDITIONAL SEATS IN THE STUDY COMMONS
19,000
SQUARE FEET OF NEW STUDY SPACE
- Retaining Students
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A MATTER OF DEGREES
16,500
PANTHER RETENTION GRANTS AWARDED TO STUDENTS70%
OF GRANT RECIPIENTS HAVE REMAINED ENROLLED OR GONE ON TO GRADUATE - Fighting Hunger
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NOURISHING STUDENT SUCCESS
Food insecurity is a persistent reality for many students at Georgia State, which serves a vulnerable population. Established in 2014 by graduate students in the Nutrition Department, Panther’s Pantry helps remove barriers to achievement by alleviating food insecurity.4
PANTHER'S PANTRY LOCATIONS TO SERVE OUR STUDENT POPULATION68%
OF STUDENTS REPORTED FOOD INSECURITY IN A SURVEY CONDUCTED BY NUTRITION DEPARTMENT STUDENTS - Library Reimagined
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CONVERSION FACTOR
The University Library is transforming another downtown space to provide Panthers with more room to learn, connect, collaborate and create. The parking area under Library North (C Lot) will become a student-focused Study Commons, increasing the library’s capacity by nearly 10 percent.200
ADDITIONAL SEATS IN THE STUDY COMMONS19,000
SQUARE FEET OF NEW STUDY SPACE
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Student Retention
Each semester hundreds of students are dropped from their classes solely due to an inability to fully pay tuition and fees. The Panther retention grant program was created to help students stay in school.
Student Hunger
Food insecurity is a persistent reality for many students at Georgia State, which serves a vulnerable population. Established in 2014 by graduate students in the Nutrition Department, Panther’s Pantry helps remove barriers to achievement by alleviating food insecurity.
Library Reimagined
The University Library is transforming another downtown space to provide Panthers with more room to learn, connect, collaborate and create. The parking area under Library North (C Lot) will become a student-focused Study Commons, increasing the library’s capacity by nearly 10 percent.
SEE YOUR IMPACT
Andrew Young School Students to Save $1 Million On Learning Materials Thanks to Georgia State Foundation Gift
The Georgia State University Foundation helped make education more affordable for Andrew Young School for Policy Studies students – and helped reduce their financial stress – by giving a $20,000 boost to the school’s AYS Open initiative. FULL STORY
Groundbreaking Literary Journal with Incarcerated Writers Made Possible by Mellon Foundation Grant
Georgia State faculty and graduate students will collaborate with incarcerated writers and editors to establish a the first-of-its-kind literary journal, Beyond Bars, which will allow their voices to be heard and connect them with the university’s campuses. FULL STORY
Giving Back to Georgia State and Closing the Financial Gap for Students
Georgia State gave Thomas Reiman a second chance at a college education. Tom and his wife, Wendy, showed their gratitude to the university by establishing The Reiman Family Close the Gap Fund, which will aid juniors and seniors in the College of Arts & Sciences who are falling short financially. FULL STORY
Persistence Met Opportunity to Open Doors to Dream Career
Khayla McClinton (M.I.S. ’21) pursued internships, lab experience and research opportunities to land a career as a biomedical researcher. The clinical trials associate for Seattle-based Sana Biotechnology is also a committed mentor through her nonprofit. FULL STORY
EXPLORE WAYS TO GIVE
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