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Teaching and Learning Excellence and Innovation Recognized by the Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning & Online Education

Teaching and Learning Excellence and Innovation Recognized by the Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning & Online Education

Georgia State is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024-25 awards from the Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning & Online Education (CETLOE), recognizing outstanding contributions to teaching and learning at GSU. These awards celebrate the innovative and effective practices of our faculty and graduate teaching assistants who have made significant impacts on student engagement and success.

Winners were recognized for effectiveness and innovation in instruction, and awards specifically for part-time instructors and graduate teaching assistance recognized excellence and their contributions to teaching and learning at the university.

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Georgia State Recognizes Faculty Excellence through Distinguished University Professorships and University Awards

Georgia State Recognizes Faculty Excellence through Distinguished University Professorships and University Awards

Georgia State University Provost Nicolle Parsons-Pollard has announced the appointment and reappointment of university faculty to its highest institutional-level faculty rank, the Distinguished University Professorship.

The appointment of Distinguished University Professor at Georgia State is intended to recognize a sustained and outstanding record in scholarship and instruction, and to provide the impetus for continuing high achievement.

Additionally, GSU faculty have earned awards for excellence in research, scholarship, creativity, service and mentoring. Learn more here.

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John Horgan Recognized for Leadership with the Violent Extremism Research Group

John Horgan Recognized for Leadership with the Violent Extremism Research Group

Distinguished University Professor John Horgan was recognized on April 25, 2025 by the Atlanta field office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation with its Directors’ Community Leadership Award for dedication in directing GSU’s Violent Extremism Research Group.

His internationally recognized research and scholarship have helped to inform scientists, policymakers, and the public to better understand the pathways and processes by which people become attracted to, engaged with, and –  importantly – disengaged from violent extremist ideologies and activities.

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Margaret Ferguson Appointed Senior Associate Provost for Academic Affairs

Margaret Ferguson Appointed Senior Associate Provost for Academic Affairs

Margaret Ferguson will join Georgia State University as Senior Associate Provost for Academic Affairs, effective August 1. Ferguson brings a wealth of experience in academic leadership and institutional effectiveness, coming to Georgia State from Indiana University Indianapolis, where she serves as Senior Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.

As Senior Associate Provost for Academic Affairs, Ferguson will oversee the university’s academic program development and review processes, curricular policy, faculty advancement, and accreditation. She will work closely with academic units across the university to support the quality, integrity, and innovation of the institution’s academic offerings.

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Faculty Spotlight: Jennifer Siegler

Faculty Spotlight: Jennifer Siegler

Dr. Jennifer Siegler, a lecturer at Georgia State University’s Ernest G. Welch School of Art and Design, has recently received a mini-grant from the Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning & Online Education (CETLOE) to support her latest project. Her work integrates the newly acquired Larry M. and Gwendolyn E. Walker Collection of Art donation into a hands-on syllabus.

She plans to prepare GSU students with knowledge of art handling, collection, storage creation, and exhibition design – giving her students the skills and experience necessary for early-career museum management.

Dr. Siegler’s primary research focuses on Latin American museum collections with Latin American art, and she hopes to expand the scope of art history.

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Faculty Highlight: Thaddeus Johnson

Faculty Highlight: Thaddeus Johnson

The Western Society of Criminology (WSC) recently honored Thaddeus Johnson (Ph.D. ’20), an assistant professor in Georgia State University’s Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology, with the 2025 W.E.B. Du Bois Award.

The W.E.B. Du Bois Award is an annual honor instituted by the WSC more than 25 years ago. It recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to advancing awareness of racial and ethnic issues in criminal justice.

With over two decades of experience, Johnson brings a unique perspective to his academic work, combining scholarly research with practical insights gained during his time as a police commander in Memphis, Tenn.

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