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Panthers throughout Atlanta and beyond continue to inspire the Georgia State community and bring recognition to the university with their impressive work. We have more stories about their accomplishments for you below from our summer issue. And what about you? Got a promotion? A new addition to the family? We want to hear what you’re up to. Post your good news and read about your fellow alumni here. Georgia State Magazine, Summer 2019 Studies conducted over the last two decades unanimously indicate that higher education in prison programs reduces recidivism and translates into reductions in crime, savings to taxpayers, and the safety and well-being of the communities to which formerly incarcerated people return. Five years ago, Georgia State political science Peter Lindsey began teaching in prisons. Today, Lindsey and his colleagues at Perimeter College are developing a program that doesn't just give prisoners the opportunity to learn on the inside. It lets them earn college credit. The Reformers Written by Max Blau Read the Story Georgia State tells the stories of our alumni, students and university community. In this issue, you'll read about a pioneering new student success initiative that prepares students of all majors to start careers as soon as they graduate, one alum's journey from an editor for The Signal to a decorated journalist and barbecue aficionado, and much more. Here are just a few. Court Vision The former associate head coach for Tennessee and Texas, new men's basketball head coach Rob Lanier brings the Panthers a wealth of experience and lessons learned after working with some of college hoops' top minds.   Read More Mogul in the Making A native of Pakistan, Kash Molwani (B.B.A. '17) taught himself English by reading the dictionary. Now, the Schwarzman Scholar has his sights set on owning a media company.   Read More Visit magazine.gsu.edu to see the rest of our stories from the summer 2019 issue of the Georgia State University Magazine. GSU Magazine   |  ISSUU  |  Class Notes

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