COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
The New York Times called Georgia State “an innovative engine of social mobility”
Find out why.
Get to Know Us
With every breakthrough we make, every spike we see in enrollment and every stride we hit in graduating more students in less time, we surpass our own standards. Still, our values and commitments never change: You come first.
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About the College
The College of Arts and Sciences is at the heart of Georgia State. We teach the most classes to Georgia State undergraduates, train the largest number of graduate students and drive Georgia State’s ascent as a research university.
We are always working to improve student opportunities. We’ve developed new programs to allow students to get a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in five years in 18 disciplines. We’re increasing our students’ opportunities to study, research, perform and exhibit in the wonderful urban laboratory of Atlanta. And we’re adding new courses with international themes to prepare our students for a global future.
Student success rests on those who teach them and Arts and Sciences students work with a world-class faculty. In the past four years, for example, our faculty has increased its grant funding by 77 percent, despite the fact that the federal government has cut the amount of research funds available.
The Dean's Letter
Our faculty are, working on a cure for cancer and other diseases, discovering new solar systems, addressing the challenges of urbanization, combating the recruitment of young people into terrorist networks, writing award-winning novels and creating new knowledge to advance our understanding of the world around us.
The college continues to evolve to meet the needs of today’s students and society by preparing the next generation of leaders, researchers, creators, teachers and thinkers.
Our innovation and progress benefit one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation. By providing students from all backgrounds with a first-class education, we empower our students and their communities to grow and thrive. I look forward to working with our alumni and friends to offer more access to ever more excellent programs as the College of Arts and Sciences advances.
Funding Priorities
Scholarship and Fellowships
Provide support for undergraduate and graduate students to pursue and expand their educations.
Study-Abroad Scholarships
Allow more of our students access to a global education, giving them a competitive edge in their fields upon graduation.
Research Support
Expand research opportunities for faculty and students.
Endowed Faculty Positions
Create endowed professorships and chairs that help recruit top faculty and provide funds for research.
Program Support
Offer additional opportunities that enhance the student learning experience.
Academic Institutes of Distinction
Support for the new Creative Media Industries Institute, the Gobal Studies Institute, the Center for Humanities and Public Life, and for the fine arts.
– Aryn Rosenbaum, Class of 2016
Many Ways to Give
It’s easy — and rewarding — to invest in Georgia State’s future through a private gift. You can quickly make an online gift here and now. If you prefer, Georgia State development representatives are ready to help you create a named endowment or leave a legacy gift that reflects your personal interests. They can assist, as well, with corporate and matching gifts.
Contact
Trina Olidge, Senior Director of Development, 404-413-5109
Allison Mercer, Director of Development, 404-413-1523
Allison Bass, Assistant Director of Development and Special Events, 404-413-5108
Carrie Griffin, Associate to the Assistant VP for Development, 404-413-5108
Mailing address: College of Arts and Sciences, Georgia State University, PO Box 4038, Atlanta, Ga. 30302-4038
Office location: College of Arts and Sciences, Georgia State University, Office of Development, 25 Park Place, Suite 2500, Atlanta, Ga. 30303
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Annual Fund
Annual giving provides alumni, faculty, staff, students, parents and friends with the opportunity to make yearly contributions to the university.
Women's Philanthropy Initiative
The group believes there is untapped potential in the power of women to create a stronger and more vital community by supporting Georgia State’s transformational goals.
GSU Fund For Excellence
The GSU Fund for Excellence provides unrestricted, university-wide support to ensure our scholarship programs, learning and research resources and outreach programs are consistently up-to-date and world-class.
Annual Fund
Annual giving provides alumni, faculty, staff, students, parents and friends with the opportunity to make yearly contributions to the university.
Women's Philanthropy Initiative
WPI was founded by a group of Georgia State alumnae and friends who work to improve the success rate of our students. They believe there is untapped potential in the power of women to create a stronger and more vital community by supporting Georgia State’s transformational goals.
GSU Fund For Excellence
The GSU Fund for Excellence provides unrestricted, university-wide support to ensure that our scholarship programs, learning and research resources, and outreach programs are consistently up-to-date and world-class.