As Atlanta Ballet enters its 96th season, the company continues to play a pivotal role in connecting Atlanta to the global arts scene by bringing internationally recognized performances, diverse artistic talent and culturally rich stories to audiences — helping to reinforce Atlanta’s reputation as a hub for international business and culture.
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Georgia State University Honors Award Winners During International Education Week
Georgia State University’s Office of International Initiatives (OII) celebrates International Education Week (IEW), Nov. 10–14, by recognizing faculty, staff, alumni and students who exemplify global engagement and scholarship.
Busara Advisors is Betting on Atlanta as the Gateway to Africa
Atlanta ’embodies connection,’ a fact that the strategic advisory firm will use to drive business with Africa
Global Learning, Local Impact: How Georgia State’s International Programs Benefit Atlanta Communities
Editor’s note: This article is contributed through a partnership between Global Atlanta and Georgia State University’s Office of International Initiatives. Atlanta’s vibrant international community is growing – not just through […]
KNAPP’s Cobb Presence Supports U.S. Growth Amid Shifting Logistics Landscape
When KNAPP Inc. first set up shop in the United States in 1997, its founders opened the company’s first U.S. office in a Cartersville garage.
Today, the Kennesaw-based subsidiary of Austrian automation provider KNAPP AG employs over 1,100 people nationwide—roughly half of them in Cobb County—and plays a key role in shaping the future of logistics and supply chain automation in North America.
Moving Beyond Family Law, The Manely Firm Expands Into Immigration
The Manely Firm, long recognized in Georgia for its work in family law, is broadening its practice into immigration law, a move that Managing Attorney Kourtney Bernard-Rance describes as a natural extension of its mission to serve families comprehensively during times of crisis.
GSU Chemistry Professor Showcases Biomedical Research at Egyptian, International Universities
Georgia State University (GSU)’s global reach was on display this summer when Professor Maged Henary, Department of Chemistry, College of Arts & Sciences, traveled to Egypt to share his expertise […]
Building Bridges for Expats and Atlantans Alike Through Real Estate and Community
When Maia Samb arrived in Atlanta and launched her real estate firm, she quickly became a trusted name among international newcomers relocating to the city. But today, as founder of […]
GSU’s Italy Conference Showcases Transformative Marketing
The historic Italian city of Pavia served as the backdrop for the 32nd annual CIMaR (Consortium for International Marketing Research) conference this year, bringing together 100+ academics, industry leaders and […]
From Peachtree to the World: GSU Students Discover Global Insight Through Study Abroad
In the heart of downtown Atlanta, Georgia State University has built a global gateway — not just for ideas, but for students eager to experience the world beyond their classrooms. […]
