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Extinguished Luminaries of GSU: Robert R. Johnson

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Laurel Bowen

In the pantheon of distinguished GSU luminaries, the names of George Sparks (first president and recipient of the “Shining Light” award) and Wayne Kell (founder and first director) glow brightly. But there are other leaders and benefactors, now unfortunately forgotten, … Continue reading →

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Little-Known and Unappreciated Facts about GSU History

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Laurel Bowen

It is well known that Georgia State University traces its origins to the Georgia School of Technology’s Evening School of Commerce.  Nighttime classes appealed to workers in Atlanta’s central business district who wanted to further their careers and skills. But … Continue reading →

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Moving Around Town in Downtown: GSU’s Earliest Locations (1914-1955)

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Laurel Bowen

Ever wonder where Georgia State University was headquartered during its early years? The first class met at Georgia Tech, but in 1914 the school relocated to downtown Atlanta, where it then moved from one building to another. Early records are … Continue reading →

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Clyde Faulkner, former dean, dies

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Laurel Bowen

Clyde W. Faulkner, Jr., Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences from 1981-1991, passed away on Saturday.  A celebration of his life will be held tomorrow (Friday, April 15) at 2 p.m. in the chapel of A. S. Turner … Continue reading →

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“Four Negroes Acting Unwise?”

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Laurel Bowen

Charlayne Hunter-Gault, one of two students who integrated the University System of Georgia in 1961, will speak at Georgia State University (GSU) at 11 a.m. today (January 27) in the Student Center Speakers Auditorium.  Integration was attempted at GSU much earlier–in … Continue reading →

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Educating the Urban New South…with a Wry Twist

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Laurel Bowen

Like the red-headed stepchild whose history it tells, Dr. Merl E. Reed’s Educating the Urban New South:  Atlanta and the Rise of Georgia State University, 1913-1969 came into being only through the remarkable ingenuity and persistence of its author.  After … Continue reading →

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GSU Institutional History Highlights Founders & “Firsts”

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Laurel Bowen

Do you know who our first female graduate and faculty member was?  Can you name one of the young people who tried to integrate our school in 1956?  Who was our first African American student? Dr. David Smith, Jr. has … Continue reading →

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Georgia’s Red-Headed Stepchild Comes of Age

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Laurel Bowen
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Georgia State University: you’ve come a long way, baby! From a commuter night school in downtown Atlanta specializing in adult education for local businessmen to a fully accredited urban research university with satellite campuses and dormitories for the most diverse … Continue reading →

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