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 Community Makes History on Georgia State Day 2025
Georgia State University’s annual day of giving, Georgia State Day 2025, set a new GSU giving day record by topping $1 million for the first time. read more ❯
Georgia State University Receives Mellon Grant to Create Innovative Gullah/Geechee Heritage Research and Preservation Program
Georgia State University has received a $500,000 grant to develop research to preserve and protect Gullah/Geechee heritage and sacred land in Georgia and South Carolina. read more ❯
Andrew Young School Awards First Elizabeth Fitch Fellowship
Karen Riveros Uscategui (M.P.A. ’26) has been named the inaugural recipient of the Elizabeth Fitch Fellowship for Nonprofit Studies.read more ❯
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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