Statement from President M. Brian Blake on the Death of Tyre Nichols
Statement from President M. Brian Blake on the Death of Tyre Nichols
Read a statement from President M. Brian Blake on the death of Tyre Nichols.
From the President: The Situation in Ukraine & Community Conversation on Tuesday, March 8
From the President: The Situation in Ukraine & Community Conversation on Tuesday, March 8
To support Georgia State students who have been affected by the crisis in Ukraine, the university's Office of Student Engagement, [...]
M. Brian Blake, George Washington University Provost, Named Georgia State University President
M. Brian Blake, George Washington University Provost, Named Georgia State University President
Dr. M. Brian Blake, executive vice president for academic affairs and provost at George Washington University, has been named Georgia State University’s president by the University System Board of Regents. He begins his tenure Aug. 9.
Finalist Named For Georgia State University Presidency
Finalist Named For Georgia State University Presidency
The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) today announced Dr. M. Brian Blake as finalist for the Georgia State University presidency. Blake is currently executive vice president for Academic Affairs and provost of George Washington University (GWU) in Washington, D.C.
A Message from the University President on the Conviction for the Murder of George Floyd
A Message from the University President on the Conviction for the Murder of George Floyd
Read the statement by Georgia State University President Mark Becker to the university community regarding the murder conviction of George Floyd's killer.
From the President: A Message of Solidarity for the Asian American and Pacific Islander Community
From the President: A Message of Solidarity for the Asian American and Pacific Islander Community
A message from Georgia State University President Mark Becker regarding recent violence against Atlanta's Asian American community.
Provost Wendy Hensel Announces Action Plan for the Recommendations of the Task Force for Racial Equality
Provost Wendy Hensel Announces Action Plan for the Recommendations of the Task Force for Racial Equality
Provost Wendy Hensel announced on Sept. 17 an action plan for the recommendations of the Task Force for Racial Equality to address diversity, equity and inclusion at the university.
Next steps include the first Diversity Dialogues session on Sept. 30 with President Becker discussing the Task Force for Racial Equality's recommendations and issues relating to campus climate.
Click the link to read Provost Hensel's message, access a copy of the action plan and learn more about these actions.
President Becker Announces Major Actions to Advance Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Georgia State
President Becker Announces Major Actions to Advance Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Georgia State
President Mark Becker announced on July 27 three major actions that the university is taking to address diversity, equity and inclusion at the university.
This includes the establishment of the university's first Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Diversity Dialogues during the 2020-21 academic year, and the establishment of a student scholarship in honor of Myra Payne Elliott, Barbara Pace Hunt and Iris Mae Welch, who filed suit to integrate Georgia State in the 1950s.
Click the link to read President Becker's message and learn more about these actions.