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In this March 4, 2020 photo, Roslyn Pope poses with a framed copy of "An Appeal for Human Rights" in her home in Atlanta. Roslyn Pope, a college professor and musician who wrote “An Appeal for Human Rights,” laying out the reasons for the Atlanta Student Movement against systemic racism in 1960, has died. She was 84. Pope died on Jan. 18 in Arlington, Texas, where she moved from Atlanta to be with her daughters after her health began to fail in 2021, according to her family's obituary.

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Roslyn Pope, author of 'Appeal for Human Rights,' dies at 84

Roslyn Pope has died aged 84. She was a 21-year-old senior at Spelman College when she wrote "An Appeal for Human Rights," laying out the reasons for the Atlanta Student Movement in 1960.

February 13, 2023
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  • Associated Press
Headshot of the Georgia Court of Appeals Judge Clyde Reese. The court says Reese died unexpectedly on Saturday after a short hospital stay.

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Georgia Court of Appeals Judge Clyde Reese dies at 64

A Georgia Court of Appeals judge has died at age 64. The court says Judge Clyde Reese died on Saturday.

December 19, 2022
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  • Associated Press
University of Georgia freshmen eat lunch behind one of the main dining halls.

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Public college costs to fall in Georgia as fee goes away

Prices are going down for almost all of Georgia's 340,000 public university and college students. University System regents voted Tuesday to eliminate a fee in exchange for a big boost in state funding.

April 13, 2022
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  • Associated Press
People gathered on a lawn at Georgia State University Thursday Sept. 9.

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Despite Ongoing Calls For Mask Mandate, Regents Make No Policy Change At Board Meeting

The best way to prevent COVID-19 and spread of the virus is through vaccination and masking. That’s what Board of Regents Acting Chancellor Teresa MacCartney says.   

But she and the Board also agree with the governor that mandates cause division on campus. And they will not be swayed by protests.

September 09, 2021
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  • Ellen Eldridge
Dr. Brian Blake

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  • Education

Georgia State Names First Black President In School History

Dr. M. Brian Blake will become Georgia State University’s first Black president in the school’s 100-year history. Announced as the sole finalist last week, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia will have a chance to take action on the appointment at their meeting Friday.

June 17, 2021
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  • Madeline Thigpen
UGA students

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  • Education

In Responding To Coronavirus, Some Georgia Colleges Don't Make The Grade

As college students return to campus amid a global pandemic, the true spread of the coronavirus at schools across Georgia is not fully known, thanks to a disparity in university’s testing and reporting of COVID-19 cases.

September 08, 2020
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  • Isaiah Poritz and
  • Georgia News Lab
The residential housing at University Commons near Georgia State is operated by Corvias.

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U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren Pushes For Answers From Georgia Dorm Operator

Two national Democrats have started an inquiry into a business that operates college dormitories in Georgia.

September 02, 2020
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  • Ross Williams
The Delta Tau Delta house on the Georgia Tech campus.

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  • Health

More College Students, Faculty Want More COVID-19 Safety On Campus

Nearly 1,000 graduate students and supporters from across the state are calling for changes to the University System of Georgia’s reopening plans.

August 05, 2020
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  • Ross Williams
GPB News NPR

Georgia State Placekicker Tests Positive for COVID-19, Thinks He Got It At Beach

Michael Hayes, the placekicker and punter for Georgia State's football team, doesn't know precisely where he contracted coronavirus. But he has an idea.

July 08, 2020
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  • Ben Abrams
Georgia State University President Mark Becker says a limited number staff and faculty can return to the campuses next week.

Georgia State President Announces Plan To Reopen Campuses

Georgia State University President Mark Becker released a video on Tuesday to explain the college’s plan to allow students and faculty back on its...

May 28, 2020
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  • Ben Abrams
A recent Georgia State University study found that more than half of all homeless youth in Atlanta have experienced some form of human trafficking.

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GSU Study Highlights High Human Trafficking Risk Among Atlanta Homeless Youth

More than half of all homeless youth in Atlanta have experienced some form of human trafficking. The ‘ Atlanta Youth Count ’ – a Georgia State...

October 30, 2019
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  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Pria Mahadevan

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  • News

On Second Thought For Monday, Sept. 30, 2019

Senator David Perdue has a new plan to create a clearinghouse of information to help schools enhance security, and Senator Isakson has a new bill that...

September 30, 2019
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  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Amy Kiley ,
  • and 6 more
Singer-songwriter John Legend poses for a group photo with students at a Stacey Abrams campaign event.

John Legend Campaigns for Stacey Abrams

The Democratic candidate for governor in Georgia is hoping that a little star power will provide the boost she needs to win in November. Stacey Abrams'...

October 02, 2018
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  • Robert Jimison

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