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Recent News
Georgia State Student Turns Internship into Full-Time Job Helping to Promote Creatives
Hard work and networking led Georgia State student Noah Washington to a full-time job at Atlanta-based Fanbase Social Media Inc.
Creative Media Industries Institute Adds India.Arie, Dianne Ashford as Artists-in-Residence
They will join CMII this summer as artists-in-residence and, over the course of the next academic year, mentor students and share firsthand knowledge of their industries.
Belgian Economic Mission Visits Georgia State’s Creative Media Industries Institute
The Belgian Economic Mission to the United States toured the Creative Media Industries Institute in an event highlighting the video gaming industry in Belgium and Atlanta.
Not College 101
Far from the typical classroom experience, a number of Georgia State’s undergraduate and graduate courses offer students unexpected lessons — sometimes in unexpected places.
Journalism, Media Entrepreneurship Major Turning Curiosity Into a Career
After interning at Atlanta magazine and CNN, Clay Voytek plans to continue working in journalism.
Game Design Major Launches 3D-Animation Business
While pursuing a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Game Design and Development, Joel Mack founded a company that's worked with some high-powered names in entertainment.
Georgia State to Grant Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges Honorary Degree
Georgia State will award Chris “Ludacris” Bridges an honorary degree at commencement on May 4.
Students To Compete In Spring 2022 PantherLAN Esports Tournament April 9-10
PantherLAN, co-sponsored by the National Association of Collegiate Esports, attracts competition from across the nation.
Georgia State Varsity Esports Program Ranked Among Nation’s Top 10
Georgia State’s four-year-old varsity esports program is among the best in the nation, according to a recent ranking by the website BestColleges.
Georgia State Launches M.F.A. in Digital Filmmaking With Focus on Virtual Production and Visual Effects
The program addresses the workforce needs of the growing film industry in Georgia.