News coverage validates the meaningful work being done here. It brings the perspectives of Georgia State people onto the public agenda, and it helps to build recognition of our university regionally, nationally and internationally. This compilation of news clips from the Office of Public Relations and Marketing Communications highlights some of the most prominent recent stories that focus on or include Georgia State. Some of the story links below are only accessible with a subscription. To request an electronic copy of an article, email gsudigest@gsu.edu.
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
Economists Split Over Path Of Interest Rates In 2019
Rajeev Dhawan, director of the Economic Forecasting Center, in an article about how
most private economists continue to expect Federal Reserve officials will raise short-term interest rates two more times this year, but are split over the path of rates in 2019. Dhawan was also quoted in a Wall Street Journal article about how tariffs have yet to meaningfully affect the U.S. economy because of the relatively small amounts imposed so far, but trade tensions remain the biggest risk to the economic outlook.
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THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
The Rare Workers Who Thrive On Negative Feedback
Kris Byron, associate professor of managerial sciences, in a story about employees who seek out constructive criticism on the job, viewing it as a necessary way to shore up their weaknesses.
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THE NEW YORK TIMES
Does Originalism Matter Anymore?
Eric Segall, professor of law, in an opinion piece about whether originalism matters to Supreme Court justices.
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THE WASHINGTON POST
College Rankings Need More Focus On Graduation Rates Of Low-Income Students
Georgia State’s student success efforts highlighted in an opinion piece by Bridget Burns, executive director of the University Innovation Alliance.
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GLOBAL ATLANTA
Georgia State And Georgia Tech Receive $2.5 Million Grant For Atlanta Global Studies Center
Risa Palm, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, in a story about The U.S. Education Department awarding a $2.25 million grant to Georgia State and the Georgia Institute of Technology for an Atlanta Global Studies Center.
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THE CONVERSATION
What Is Flood Insurance And Why The System Is Broken: 6 Questions Answered
Robert Klein, director of the Center for Risk Management Insurance Research, in an opinion piece about why the flood insurance system is broken.
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THE ATLANTIC
How Parents Can Help Shield Kids From A Hurricane’s Trauma
Shannon Self-Brown, chair of the Health Policy and Behavioral Sciences Department, in an article about natural disasters’ psychological effects on families, as well as how children make sense of why natural disasters happen.
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THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Georgia Colleges Score Top Marks On Prestigious National Rankings List
Georgia State highlighted in an article about the university rising to No. 2 In the nation in the U.S. News innovation and commitment to teaching rankings. Georgia State was the fourth most innovative institution in last year’s rankings. It was eighth last year among national universities cited for an “unusually strong commitment to undergraduate teaching.”
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ATLANTA BUSINESS CHRONICLE
Georgia State Rises To No. 2 In Nation In Innovation
President Mark Becker in an article about Georgia State rising in the U.S. News and World Report rankings.
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THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Officials Unveil $20 Million Financial Tech Academy At Georgia State
A report on the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia announcement that the Georgia FinTech Academy, a statewide talent development initiative, will have two physical locations at the J. Mack Robinson College of Business, executive offices on the university’s downtown campus and a professional education hub at its Buckhead Executive Center.
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THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
GBI Sends Atlanta Open Records Investigation To AG’s Office
Greg Lisby, communications professor and expert in Georgia’s records law, in an article about how the state criminal investigation into open records practices at Atlanta City Hall has moved into its next stage
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