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This resolution commends Georgia State University (GSU) for its significant achievements in 2024, highlighting the institution's notable characteristics and accomplishments. Founded in 1913, GSU is recognized as a premier urban research university serving over 52,000 students with campuses in multiple Georgia counties. The resolution emphasizes the university's top national rankings, including being named the number one public university for undergraduate teaching and among the top five "Most Innovative" universities. GSU has made remarkable strides in student success, increasing its six-year graduation rate by 74% since 2003 and is particularly noted for graduating students from diverse backgrounds. The university has received substantial financial recognition, including an $80 million gift from the Woodruff Foundation and nearly $186 million in research funding for Fiscal Year 2024. The resolution also celebrates GSU's research efforts in critical areas like cancer, heart disease, and mental health, its economic impact of $3.2 billion on metro Atlanta, and its strategic ten-year plan focusing on student success, research innovation, and career preparation. Additionally, the resolution highlights the university's academic achievements, including over 200 student-athletes receiving academic honors and the National Institute for Student Success receiving a prestigious Trailblazer Award from the U.S. Department of Education. The House of Representatives officially recognizes and commends Georgia State University for its comprehensive success and the pride it brings to its students, staff, and alumni.

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71139