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
Persistence Opens Doors to Dream Career
Khayla McClinton (M.I.S. ’21) has a thriving research career as a clinical trials associate at Seattle-based Sana Biotechnology and gives back to Georgia State students through her mentoring program.read more ❯
Family Healthcare Experiences Inspire Career as Physician Assistant
After facing many health challenges in his own family and watching his relatives care for other patients, Christopher Nava (B.I.S. ’23) dreams of becoming a physician assistant.read more ❯
Georgia State University Alumni Association and Volunteers Give a Hand to Organizations Across Atlanta During 10th Annual GSU Cares
A record number of volunteers registered, and more than 200 Georgia State University alumni and volunteers pitched in to help a range of community organizations throughout Atlanta during GSU Cares events on April 7-8.
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
Making A Difference
From the moment Evan Malbrough (B.S. ’20) started at the university, he began working to get himself and his fellow Panthers more informed and engaged politically. FULL STORY
Members of Decatur First United Methodist Church Fund Scholarship
Georgia State will create an endowed scholarship that honors U.S. Representative and civil rights icon Rev. John Lewis. FULL STORY
Georgia State Library to Preserve the Voices of Labor Movements in the South
Georgia State Library has received a $23,945 grant from the Council on Library and Information Resources to support digitizing historical audio holdings. FULL STORY
Presidential Scholarship Unlocks Discovery of a Research Career
Presidential and Marshal Scholarship recipient, Nitheyaa Shree (B.S. ’21), prepares to start her Ph.D. program in neuroscience at the University of Bristol in England. FULL STORY
EXPLORE WAYS TO GIVE
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